De Mare is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Alkmaar, in the district De Mare. The neighbourhood has a total area of 61 hectares, of which 57 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03610604. The postcode area is 1825BA-1825TL.
Three residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.9. They describe it as 'My changed neighbourhood', 'Change of the neighbourhood' and 'Nice neighbourhood'. Aspects such as education, accessibility, greenery are rated well in this neighbourhood, while cleanliness and community score less well.
De Mare has 2.480 residents. Of these, 48,6% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (28,6%). The other age groups are 27,6% for '65 years or older', 22,8% for '45 to 65 years', 12,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 51,4% is unmarried, 25,0% is married, 15,1% is divorced and 8,5% is widowed. 1.485 residents originate from the Netherlands, 215 come from Europe and 780 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.435 households in De Mare. 59,9% of these are single-person households, 16,7% households without children and 23,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In De Mare there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.400, which is €11.800 (28%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €26.000, which is €8.900 (26%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of De Mare are educated to an intermediate level. 44,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 20,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 2.480 residents, around 59% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.463 people. This is 13% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In De Mare, 44% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 640 people receive this benefit.
In De Mare there are 1.541 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €255.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 77% rental homes and 23% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 23% privately owned, 68% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Mare are 1980-1990 (80%) and 1990-2000 (14%).
There are currently 5 homes for sale in De Mare. The most recently listed home is Urkstraat 35 by Broekman Makelaars Heerhugowaard. Over the past year, 16 homes were sold in De Mare. On average, a home was sold within 27 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in De Mare over the past year was €362.125. This is 42% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €255.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.382.
There are currently no homes for rent in De Mare. The most recent home is Laan van Bath 102, offered by www.svnk.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in De Mare. On average, a listing was let within 13 days.
The average rent for a rental home in De Mare over the past year was €1.600 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €20 per month.
In De Mare there are 1.311 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (33%), B (22%) and A (20%). On average, an address in De Mare uses 1.960 kWh of electricity per year. This is 23% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 670 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 16% below the national average of 800 m³.
Have lived here for 43 years. Since the completion. It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice. I'm from Amsterdam and I'm not used to this. Here it's every man for himself and God for us all.
Auto-translated to English by AIScandalously deteriorated in the 40 years I've lived here.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant neighbourhood to live in, often rubbish is dumped, people think that bulky waste is collected every day. Furthermore, occasionally some loitering youths by the bridges but I haven't been bothered by that yet. Schools within walking distance, and plenty of green spaces.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 92% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (73%).
Over the past year a home for sale in De Mare was listed for an average of €381,974 (€3,953 per m²). That is 26% below the Dutch national average.
Residents give De Mare a 6.9 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Especially education (8.0) scores well; community (5.3) receives the lowest rating.
Buurt De Mare has 2,480 residents. Notably, 60% of the households are single-person households.
The housing supply in De Mare is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 670 m³ per year.
From De Mare you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 2.7 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
