Den Burg

Den Burg, Texel – “Social”

Neighbourhood in Texel

8.1
Residents give Den Burg a very good ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Den Burg has 6,790 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 3,686 homes in Den BurgCurrently there are 58 for sale and 3 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Den BurgBased on registered homes

Den Burg is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Texel, in the district Het Oude Land en duingebied The neighbourhood has a total area of 258 hectares, of which 258 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04480000. The postcode area is 1791AA-1791XV.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.1. They describe it as 'Social', 'Free and happy!' and 'Small but cosy'. Opinions in this neighbourhood are divided, but on the whole all aspects are rated fairly evenly.

Residents

Den Burg has 6.790 residents. Of these, 48,2% are men and 51,8% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (30,0%). The other age groups are 26,0% for '45 to 65 years', 22,4% for '25 to 45 years', 13,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,8% is unmarried, 39,4% is married, 10,2% is divorced and 7,7% is widowed. 5.800 residents originate from the Netherlands, 395 come from Europe and 605 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.435 households in Den Burg. 45,0% of these are single-person households, 30,9% households without children and 24,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Den Burg there are 5.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.200, which is €7.000 (17%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.400, which is €4.500 (13%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Den Burg are educated to an intermediate level. 49,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 23,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 6.790 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.957 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In Den Burg, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.880 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Den Burg there are 3.686 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €370.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 43% rental homes and 57% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 58% privately owned, 31% owned by housing associations and 11% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Den Burg are 1950-1970 (18%) and 1980-1990 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 52 homes for sale in Den Burg. The most recently listed home is Bernhardlaan 112 by Kortekaas & Kooijman makelaars en taxateurs. Over the past year, 206 homes were sold in Den Burg. On average, a home was sold within 93 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Den Burg over the past year was €498.108. This is 35% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €370.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.922.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Den Burg. The most recent home is Hof van Geus 5, offered by www.wonenindekop.nl. Over the past year, 9 homes were let in Den Burg. On average, a listing was let within 10 days.

No recent rental data available for Den Burg.

Energy

In Den Burg there are 2.553 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (24%), A (23%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Den Burg uses 2.290 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption in this neighbourhood, at 800 m³ per year, exactly matches the national average.

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
1,4 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
14,4 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,2 km
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8.1
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8.1
Ludy Moens
Living alone · Apartment
22-12-2025
Social

We have a very social neighbourhood! Everyone is there for each other! We are the oldest on the street and in need of help, no problem, everyone is there for us! Lovely little neighbourhood, close to the centre! Very cosy to live there! For over 40 years!

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8.0
Ludy Moens
Living alone · Apartment
13-12-2025
Free and happy!

We have a very friendly social neighbourhood! Everyone is there for each other! We are the old people, my husband is quite disabled, but we only have to ask and everyone helps us! We are very happy with our little neighbourhood!

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8.3
Sanne
Family · Terraced house
23-08-2024
Small but cosy

It's a small but cosy and close-knit community. The area is also clean and there's little trouble with pests. If I could change something, it would be that more facilities are added or that more is done to make sports clubs more well-known and appealing to young people.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,545Single-person households
1,060Households without children
830Households 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
€30,400 P.A.average per resident13% below the national average
€35,200 P.A.average per income recipient17% below the national average
78%of the employed are in paid employment
22%of the employed are self-employed
73%
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
Den Burg
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Den Burg

Sale price · Q4 2026
€487.400
averagestabiel
€385.000
median▼ 9,7%
5 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.658
averagestabiel
€3.983
median▼ 7,2%
-6% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
93 days ▼ 41,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
206
sales in the past year
119 m²
average living area
-6%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
8 days
average time listed · vs. last year
5
lettings in the past year
68 m²
average living area
-53%
cheaper than the national average

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)
Den Burg
800
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Den Burg
2.290
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Den Burg

What is the average asking price in Den Burg?

Over the past year a home for sale in Den Burg was listed for an average of €498,108 (€4,534 per m²).

How does Den Burg score on liveability?

Residents give Den Burg a 8.1 out of 10 based on 3 reviews.

Who lives in Den Burg?

Buurt Den Burg has 6,790 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (30%).

How sustainable is the housing supply in Den Burg?

The housing supply in Den Burg is remarkably efficient: 55% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 800 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Den Burg?

From Den Burg you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 14.4 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Den Burg?

Right now you will find 58 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Den Burg. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 92 days — relatively long for the current market.

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