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 6,675 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 3,533 homes in Den BurgCurrently there are 56 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 6.675 residents. Of these, 47,9% are men and 52,1% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (30,0%). The other age groups are 26,8% for '45 to 65 years', 21,6% for '25 to 45 years', 13,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,5% is unmarried, 40,1% is married, 10,4% is divorced and 7,7% is widowed. 5.740 residents originate from the Netherlands, 370 come from Europe and 560 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.315 households in Den Burg. 43,7% of these are single-person households, 31,4% households without children and 24,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.

In Den Burg there are 5.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.400, which is €4.400 (12%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.200, which is €2.000 (7%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Den Burg are educated to an intermediate level. 50,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 6.675 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.406 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In Den Burg, 35% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.820 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Den Burg there are 3.533 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €344.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 41% rental homes and 59% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 59% privately owned, 31% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Den Burg are 1950-1970 (19%) and 1980-1990 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 51 homes for sale in Den Burg. The most recently listed home is Groeneplaats 2 by Hendrik Vastgoedadvies op Funda. Over the past year, 99 homes were sold in Den Burg. On average, a home was sold within 106 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Den Burg over the past year was €538.247. This is 56% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €344.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.376.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Den Burg. The most recent home is Verzetstraat 71, offered by www.wonenindekop.nl. Over the past year, 6 homes were let in Den Burg. On average, a listing was let within 18 days.

No recent rental data available for Den Burg.

Energy

In Den Burg there are 3.659 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (26%), A (22%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Den Burg uses 2.340 kWh of electricity per year. This is 17% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 950 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 26% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
1,2 km
Hospital
1,5 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
14,0 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
1,1 km
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8.1
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Experiences of Den Burg

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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
1,450Single-person households
1,040Households without children
825Households 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
€27,200 P.A.average per resident11% below the national average
€31,400 P.A.average per income recipient16% 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
Den Burg
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Den Burg

Sale price · Q3 2026
€600.412
average▲ 43,0%
€565.000
median▲ 40,4%
17 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€5.127
average▲ 48,1%
€4.508
median▲ 29,8%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
133 days
average time listed · vs. last year
54
sales in the past year
132 m²
average living area
€237.500
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)
Den Burg
950
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Den Burg
2.340
Netherlands
2.810

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 €552,120 (€4,507 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 43%.

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 6,675 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: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 950 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 14.0 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Den Burg?

Right now you will find 56 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Den Burg. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 132 days — relatively long for the current market.

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