Electrobuurt
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Electrobuurt, Hilversum – “Working-class neighb...”

Neighbourhood in Hilversum

6.9
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Electrobuurt has 2,610 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,257 homes in ElectrobuurtCurrently there are 24 for sale and 5 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ElectrobuurtBased on registered homes

Electrobuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Hilversum, in the district Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 23 hectares, of which 23 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04020602. The postcode area is 1221CD-1221JX.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.9. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Working-class neighbourhood where everyone looks out for each other and we help each other without expecting payment.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Electrobuurt has 2.610 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (33,9%). The other age groups are 24,1% for '45 to 65 years', 18,2% for '0 to 15 years', 12,8% for '65 years or older' and 10,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 56,3% is unmarried, 31,4% is married, 9,2% is divorced and 3,1% is widowed. 1.425 residents originate from the Netherlands, 310 come from Europe and 875 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.290 households in Electrobuurt. 46,9% of these are single-person households, 19,4% households without children and 33,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Electrobuurt there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.100, which is €5.100 (12%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.100, which is €4.800 (14%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Electrobuurt are educated to an intermediate level. 40,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 28,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.610 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.827 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Electrobuurt, 22% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 290 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Electrobuurt there are 1.257 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €370.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 60% rental homes and 40% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 40% privately owned, 48% owned by housing associations, 11% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Electrobuurt are 1925-1950 (39%) and 1900-1925 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 11 homes for sale in Electrobuurt. The most recently listed home is Bakkerstraat 41 by ID WONINGMAKELAARS. Over the past year, 36 homes were sold in Electrobuurt. On average, a home was sold within 50 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Electrobuurt over the past year was €444.750. This is 20% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €370.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.424.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Electrobuurt. The most recent home is Ohmstraat 20, offered by Dorenbos I Rasch Makelaars. Over the past year, 19 homes were let in Electrobuurt. On average, a listing was let within 25 days.

No recent rental data available for Electrobuurt.

Energy

In Electrobuurt there are 971 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (35%), C (34%) and B (12%). On average, an address in Electrobuurt uses 2.170 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 690 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 14% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Verbindingslaan
  • Larenseweg
  • Jan van der Heijdenstraat
  • Siemensstraat
  • Bakkerstraat
  • Edisonstraat
  • Galvanistraat
  • Morsestraat
  • Ohmstraat
  • Coulombstraat
  • Ampèrestraat
  • Eemnesserweg
  • Wattstraat
  • Bellstraat
  • De Melkfabriek
  • Edisonplein
  • Voltastraat
  • Zuivelpad
  • Franklinstraat

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,4 km
Hospital
2,4 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
1,2 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
0,4 km
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6.9
Marina Bodijn.Slot
Living together · Terraced house
25-07-2025
Working-class neighbourhood where everyone looks out for each other and we help each other without expecting payment.

Great neighbourhood, working-class neighbourhood where everyone looks out for each other and we help each other when necessary without expecting payment.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
605Single-person households
250Households without children
435Households 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
€30,100 P.A.average per resident14% below the national average
€37,100 P.A.average per income recipient12% below the national average
82%of the employed are in paid employment
18%of the employed are self-employed
70%
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
Electrobuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Electrobuurt

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days ▼ 32,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
51
sales in the past year
81 m²
average living area
-19%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days
average time listed · vs. last year
8
lettings in the past year
106 m²
average living area
+11%
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)
Electrobuurt
690
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Electrobuurt
2.170
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Electrobuurt

What kind of homes are there in Electrobuurt?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 69% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (42%).

What do you pay for a house in Electrobuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Electrobuurt was listed for an average of €425,294 (€5,489 per m²). That is 19% below the Dutch national average.

What kind of people live in Electrobuurt?

Buurt Electrobuurt has 2,610 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (34%).

What is within walking distance in Electrobuurt?

From Electrobuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 1.2 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Electrobuurt?

Right now you will find 24 homes for sale and 5 homes for rent in Electrobuurt.

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