Neighbourhood in Nieuwegein
Burgen is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Nieuwegein, in the district Batau Noord The neighbourhood has a total area of 35 hectares, of which 35 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03560401. The postcode area is 3437AA-3437SX.
One resident rates the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'We Know Each Other'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Burgen has 2.930 residents. Of these, 49,5% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (32,1%). The other age groups are 22,7% for '65 years or older', 21,0% for '45 to 65 years', 15,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 50,2% is unmarried, 33,8% is married, 11,3% is divorced and 4,6% is widowed. 1.845 residents originate from the Netherlands, 230 come from Europe and 860 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.555 households in Burgen. 45,7% of these are single-person households, 27,3% households without children and 27,0% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Burgen there are 2.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.600, which is €4.600 (11%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.400, which is €1.500 (4%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Burgen are educated to an intermediate level. 40,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 29,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 2.930 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.963 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Burgen, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 600 people receive this benefit.
In Burgen there are 1.519 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €341.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 55% rental homes and 45% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 45% privately owned, 35% owned by housing associations and 20% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Burgen are 1980-1990 (66%) and 1970-1980 (19%).
There are currently 7 homes for sale in Burgen. The most recently listed home is Apolloburg 39 by Beumer Nieuwbouw. Over the past year, 71 homes were sold in Burgen. On average, a home was sold within 37 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Burgen over the past year was €382.176. This is 12% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €341.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.294.
There are 3 homes for rent in Burgen. The most recent home is Hermesburg 40, offered by Vesteda. Over the past year, 32 homes were let in Burgen. On average, a listing was let within 22 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Burgen over the past year was €1.642 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €16 per month.
In Burgen there are 829 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (28%), C (27%) and B (24%). On average, an address in Burgen uses 2.220 kWh of electricity per year. This is 13% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 150 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 81% below the national average of 800 m³.
Despite the mess on the streets and the often-present youngsters, the neighbourhood is still a pleasant area where people know each other and are not averse to offering help. Different cultures come together and there are often activities in the vicinity.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 78% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (68%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Burgen was listed for an average of €382,880 (€4,075 per m²). That is 28% below the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Burgen cost an average of €1,480 per month (€18 per m²). That is 31% below the national average.
Buurt Burgen has 2,930 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (32%).
The housing supply in Burgen is remarkably efficient: 57% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 150 m³ per year.
From Burgen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 6.5 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 7 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Burgen.
