Centrumeiland, Amsterdam – “Cosy”

Centrumeiland is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam, in the district IJburg-Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 27 hectares, of which 27 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU0363MK04. The postcode area is 1087HP-1087WM.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Cosy'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Centrumeiland has 1.130 residents. Of these, 50,0% are men and 49,6% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (44,7%). The other age groups are 22,1% for '0 to 15 years', 18,6% for '45 to 65 years', 10,2% for '15 to 25 years' and 3,5% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 67,3% is unmarried, 26,5% is married, 4,9% is divorced and 0,4% is widowed. 495 residents originate from the Netherlands, 165 come from Europe and 460 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 515 households in Centrumeiland. 37,9% of these are single-person households, 20,4% households without children and 41,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Centrumeiland there are 200 income recipients. Most residents of Centrumeiland are highly educated. 56,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 28,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 15,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4).

Of the 1.130 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 814 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In Centrumeiland, 8% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 30 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Centrumeiland there are 352 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €579.000. Of these, around 64% are occupied and 36% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 37% rental homes and 63% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 63% privately owned, 16% owned by housing associations and 21% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrumeiland are 2020 and later (95%) and 2010-2020 (5%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 19 homes for sale in Centrumeiland. The most recently listed home is Gamerenstraat 50 by LV Housing op Vastgoed Nederland. Over the past year, 65 homes were sold in Centrumeiland. On average, a home was sold within 43 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Centrumeiland over the past year was €710.215. This is 23% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €579.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.821.

Rental homes

There are 4 homes for rent in Centrumeiland. The most recent home is Strandeilandlaan 37, offered by NMG Wonen op Funda. Over the past year, 37 homes were let in Centrumeiland. On average, a listing was let within 25 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Centrumeiland over the past year was €2.208 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €26 per month.

Energy

In Centrumeiland there are 598 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A+++ (68%), A (19%) and A++++ (8%). On average, an address in Centrumeiland uses 3.140 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 310 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 76% below the national average of 1.280 m³.