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Neighbourhood Dussen

Municipality of Altena

8.5
Residents give Dussen a very good ratingThis score is based on 1 response
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Dussen has 2,545 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,078 homes in DussenCurrently there are 8 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in DussenBased on registered homes

Dussen is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Altena, in the district Dussen. The neighbourhood has a total area of 179 hectares, of which 179 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19590501. The postcode area is 4271AA-4271XT.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.5. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Nice cosy little village'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Dussen has 2.545 residents. Of these, 50,7% are men and 49,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,1%). The other age groups are 24,6% for '25 to 45 years', 21,8% for '65 years or older', 16,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,2% is unmarried, 43,4% is married, 5,5% is divorced and 5,7% is widowed. 2.250 residents originate from the Netherlands, 125 come from Europe and 170 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.070 households in Dussen. 29,4% of these are single-person households, 34,1% households without children and 36,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Dussen there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.000, which is €3.200 (8%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.200, which is €2.700 (8%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Dussen are educated to an intermediate level. 44,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 23,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.545 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.934 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Dussen, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 490 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Dussen there are 1.078 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €410.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 32% rental homes and 68% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 68% privately owned, 25% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Dussen are 1950-1970 (23%) and 1970-1980 (19%).

Homes for sale in Dussen

There are currently 8 homes for sale in Dussen. The most recently listed home is Oude Kerkstraat 9 by De Makelaars van Altena. Over the past year, 26 homes were sold in Dussen. On average, a home was sold within 36 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Dussen over the past year was €557.538. This is 36% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €410.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.241.

Rental homes in Dussen

There are currently no homes for rent in Dussen. No homes were let in Dussen over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Dussen.

Energy

In Dussen there are 673 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (30%), C (21%) and B (19%). On average, an address in Dussen uses 3.180 kWh of electricity per year. This is 25% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 950 m³ per year, is 19% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
11,4 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
15,0 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
9,0 km
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8.5
Nick michael
Family · Boerderij
29-04-2025
Nice cosy little village

Cosy neighbourhood, safe for children

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
315Single-person households
365Households without children
390Households 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
€32,200 P.A.average per resident8% below the national average
€39,000 P.A.average per income recipient8% below the national average
81%of the employed are in paid employment
19%of the employed are self-employed
76%
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
Dussen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Dussen

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days ▼ 72,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
26
sales in the past year
136 m²
average living area
+8%
more expensive 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)
Dussen
950
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Dussen
3.180
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Dussen

What does the housing stock in Dussen look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 67% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How much does a home cost in Dussen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Dussen was listed for an average of €557,538 (€4,241 per m²).

How is the population of Dussen composed?

Buurt Dussen has 2,545 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Dussen?

The housing supply in Dussen is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 950 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Dussen?

From Dussen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 15.0 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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