De Citadel

De Citadel, Heemskerk – “cosy”

Neighbourhood in Heemskerk

8.1
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De Citadel has 2,955 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,121 homes in De CitadelCurrently there are 16 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in De CitadelBased on registered homes

De Citadel is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Heemskerk, in the district Broekpolder The neighbourhood has a total area of 48 hectares, of which 42 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03961001. The postcode area is 1967CV-1967KL.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.1. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'cosy'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

De Citadel has 2.955 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,1%). The other age groups are 23,9% for '25 to 45 years', 20,3% for '0 to 15 years', 14,0% for '15 to 25 years' and 10,7% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 52,3% is unmarried, 37,6% is married, 7,6% is divorced and 2,4% is widowed. 2.155 residents originate from the Netherlands, 215 come from Europe and 580 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.115 households in De Citadel. 24,2% of these are single-person households, 24,2% households without children and 51,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,6 persons.

In De Citadel there are 2.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.700, which is €4.900 (14%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €33.200, which is €4.000 (14%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of De Citadel are educated to an intermediate level. 45,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.955 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.128 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In De Citadel, 15% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 270 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In De Citadel there are 1.121 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €472.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 33% rental homes and 67% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 66% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Citadel are 2000-2010 (96%) and 2010-2020 (4%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 14 homes for sale in De Citadel. The most recently listed home is Begijnenweide 114 by Teer Makelaars Heemskerk B.V.. Over the past year, 33 homes were sold in De Citadel. On average, a home was sold within 42 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in De Citadel over the past year was €553.742. This is 17% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €472.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.619.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in De Citadel. The most recent home is Laan van Broekpolder 317, offered by Prismaat Makelaars Beverwijk. No homes were let in De Citadel over the past year.

The average rent for a rental home in De Citadel over the past year was €2.500 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €18 per month.

Energy

In De Citadel there are 1.147 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (88%), B (10%) and A+ (1%). On average, an address in De Citadel uses 2.880 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 810 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 37% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Grote Weide
  • Begijnenweide
  • Vuursteen
  • Avenweide
  • Waddenlaan
  • Hevel
  • Schutterskwartier
  • Weverskwartier
  • Steenhouwerskwartier
  • Gildenplein
  • Kadijk
  • Ossenweide
  • Stroomwal
  • Weergang
  • Ganzenveer
  • Spinsteen
  • Der Slinger
  • Singelweide
  • Musket
  • Laan van Broekpolder
  • Schrijverskwartier
  • Laan van Archeologie

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
4,2 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
2,2 km
Day nursery
1,5 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
2,7 km
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Amara
Family · Overig
26-08-2024
cosy

It's a cosy neighbourhood, there are many shops and other facilities nearby which is very nice and in the neighbourhood there are many families with young children. The neighbourhood is easily accessible and the hygiene is also good.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
270Single-person households
270Households without children
575Households 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
€33,200 P.A.average per resident8% above the national average
€40,700 P.A.average per income recipient9% above 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
De Citadel
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the district Broekpolder due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€558.417
average
€564.000
median
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.108
average
€3.984
median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
68 days
average time listed · vs. last year
22
sales in the past year
153 m²
average living area
€395.000
lowest sale price 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)
De Citadel
810
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
De Citadel
2.880
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about De Citadel

What does the housing stock in De Citadel look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 100% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (49%).

How much does a home cost in De Citadel?

Over the past year a home for sale in De Citadel was listed for an average of €578,409 (€3,909 per m²).

How is the population of De Citadel composed?

Buurt De Citadel has 2,955 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 52% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in De Citadel?

The housing supply in De Citadel is remarkably efficient: 100% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 810 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from De Citadel?

From De Citadel you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 2.2 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in De Citadel?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in De Citadel.

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