Centrum

Centrum, Papendrecht – “Perfect surroundings”

Neighbourhood in Papendrecht

8.9
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Centrum has 975 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 659 homes in CentrumCurrently there are 5 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in CentrumBased on registered homes

Centrum is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Papendrecht, in the district Westpolder The neighbourhood has a total area of 14 hectares, of which 14 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05900107. The postcode area is 3351AB-3353HH.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.9. They describe it as 'Perfect surroundings' and 'Market'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Centrum has 975 residents. Of these, 43,1% are men and 56,4% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (54,9%). The other age groups are 21,0% for '45 to 65 years', 12,8% for '25 to 45 years', 6,7% for '15 to 25 years' and 4,6% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 25,6% is unmarried, 44,6% is married, 9,7% is divorced and 20,0% is widowed. 845 residents originate from the Netherlands, 45 come from Europe and 80 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 560 households in Centrum. 56,3% of these are single-person households, 33,0% households without children and 10,7% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons.

In Centrum there are 800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.157, which is €2.643 (7%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.804, which is €2.396 (8%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 39,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 27,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 975 residents, around 56% are in paid employment, which amounts to 546 people. This is 9% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Centrum, 57% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 510 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Centrum there are 659 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €319.000. Of these, around 87% are occupied and 13% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 55% rental homes and 45% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 45% privately owned, 23% owned by housing associations and 32% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum are 1980-1990 (38%) and 2000-2010 (30%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 3 homes for sale in Centrum. The most recently listed home is Veerpromenade 200 by Kooyman Eigen Huis B.V. op Funda. Over the past year, 16 homes were sold in Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 50 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Centrum over the past year was €450.813. This is 41% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €319.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.668.

Rental homes

There are 3 homes for rent in Centrum. The most recent home is Schooldwarsstraat 35, offered by Schep Vastgoedmakelaars. Over the past year, 23 homes were let in Centrum. On average, a listing was let within 32 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Centrum over the past year was €1.114 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €16 per month.

Energy

In Centrum there are 791 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (47%), C (32%) and B (6%). On average, an address in Centrum uses 2.030 kWh of electricity per year. This is 28% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 920 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 28% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Eilandstraat
  • Achterom
  • Meentpassage
  • Passage
  • Westeind
  • Schoolstraat
  • De Schans
  • Meent
  • Brederodehuis
  • Overtoompassage
  • Markt
  • Schooldwarsstraat
  • Brederodelaan
  • Bosch
  • Veerpromenade
  • Noordersingel

Amenities

GP
0,3 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
7,9 km
Supermarket
0,2 km
Railway station
5,2 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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9.8
T. De jager
Family · Semi-detached
29-04-2025
Perfect surroundings

You are next to the Meent where there is often something going on and you have a lot of peace because it is not along a busy road

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8.0
Connie
29-08-2023
Market

A cosy neighbourhood near the shops

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
315Single-person households
185Households without children
60Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€26,804 P.A.average per resident13% below the national average
€33,157 P.A.average per income recipient11% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Centrum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Westpolder

Figures for the district Westpolder due to limited data
Rent · Q3 2026
€1.130
average▲ 11,9%
€1.175
median▲ 22,0%
10 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€15,5
average▼ 1,5%
€14,8
median▼ 14,2%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
49 days ▲ 422,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
78
sales in the past year
111 m²
average living area
€235.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
34 days
average time listed · vs. last year
18
lettings in the past year
74 m²
average living area
€963
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Centrum
920
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Centrum
2.030
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Centrum

Which type of home is most common in Centrum?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 66% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (83%).

How expensive are houses in Centrum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Centrum was listed for an average of €423,058 (€3,849 per m²).

What is the rent in Centrum?

A rental home in Centrum cost an average of €1,104 per month (€15 per m²).

Who lives in Centrum?

Buurt Centrum has 975 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (55%). Notably, 56% of the households are single-person households.

Which amenities are close to Centrum?

From Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.2 km, a GP at 0.3 km, a railway station at 5.2 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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