Centrum, Dongen – “a nice neighbourhood”

Centrum is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Dongen, in the district Dongen The neighbourhood has a total area of 88 hectares, of which 87 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU07660105. The postcode area is 5102AA-5104KK.

Four residents rate the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.3. They describe it as 'a nice neighbourhood' and 'a good experience'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, community, safety, housing are seen as strong points.

Residents

Centrum has 4.245 residents. Of these, 48,5% are men and 51,5% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (33,0%). The other age groups are 24,6% for '45 to 65 years', 21,4% for '25 to 45 years', 11,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,2% is unmarried, 41,0% is married, 9,2% is divorced and 10,6% is widowed. 3.630 residents originate from the Netherlands, 245 come from Europe and 365 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.030 households in Centrum. 41,6% of these are single-person households, 32,0% households without children and 26,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Centrum there are 3.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.700, which is €1.500 (4%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €35.800, which is €900 (3%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 41,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 28,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 4.245 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.014 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Centrum, 37% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.300 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Centrum there are 1.984 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €362.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 36% rental homes and 64% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 63% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 17% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum are 2000-2010 (18%) and 1980-1990 (15%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 16 homes for sale in Centrum. The most recently listed home is Binnenhoven 7 by vb&t Makelaars. Over the past year, 107 homes were sold in Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 26 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Centrum over the past year was €444.346. This is 23% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €362.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.151.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Centrum. The most recent home is Dr. Mollerstraat 71, offered by www.woninginzicht.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Centrum. On average, a listing was let within 3 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Centrum over the past year was €1.500 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €12 per month.

Energy

In Centrum there are 1.405 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (38%), C (16%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Centrum uses 2.630 kWh of electricity per year. This is 3% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 820 m³ per year, is 3% above the national average of 800 m³.