Dorp, Zoetermeer – “super cosy neighbour...”

Dorp is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Zoetermeer, in the district Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 103 hectares, of which 100 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06370001. The postcode area is 2712AA-2712XX.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.3. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'super cosy neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Dorp has 5.100 residents. Of these, 47,8% are men and 52,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (28,3%). The other age groups are 25,3% for '45 to 65 years', 22,6% for '65 years or older', 14,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,0% is unmarried, 35,1% is married, 10,4% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 3.925 residents originate from the Netherlands, 370 come from Europe and 810 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.570 households in Dorp. 42,8% of these are single-person households, 28,4% households without children and 28,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Dorp there are 4.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.600, which is €1.800 (5%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €31.700, which is €2.500 (9%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Dorp are educated to an intermediate level. 51,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 5.100 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.519 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Dorp, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.050 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Dorp there are 2.616 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €337.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 34% rental homes and 66% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 65% privately owned, 24% owned by housing associations and 11% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Dorp are 1950-1970 (52%) and 1925-1950 (10%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 20 homes for sale in Dorp. The most recently listed home is De Ruyterstraat 38 by Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 121 homes were sold in Dorp. On average, a home was sold within 38 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Dorp over the past year was €386.194. This is 15% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €337.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.389.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Dorp. The most recent home is Nassaulaan 515, offered by www.woonnet-haaglanden.nl. Over the past year, 16 homes were let in Dorp. On average, a listing was let within 23 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Dorp over the past year was €1.611 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €20 per month.

Energy

In Dorp there are 2.736 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are E (23%), C (15%) and A (14%). On average, an address in Dorp uses 2.440 kWh of electricity per year. This is 13% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 910 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 29% below the national average of 1.280 m³.