Neighbourhood in Alphen aan den Rijn
Europaplein is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, in the district Kerk en Zanen The neighbourhood has a total area of 26 hectares, of which 26 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04840802. The postcode area is 2408BA-2408ZE.
One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Decent neighbourhood with lots of green and shops nearby'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Europaplein has 1.965 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 52,2% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (34,4%). The other age groups are 26,0% for '65 years or older', 20,4% for '45 to 65 years', 10,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 51,9% is unmarried, 29,0% is married, 12,0% is divorced and 7,4% is widowed. 1.210 residents originate from the Netherlands, 300 come from Europe and 455 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.270 households in Europaplein. 63,0% of these are single-person households, 22,0% households without children and 15,0% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons.
In Europaplein there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.700, which is €2.100 (6%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €30.500, which is €1.300 (4%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Europaplein are educated to an intermediate level. 46,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 1.965 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.277 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Europaplein, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 470 people receive this benefit.
In Europaplein there are 1.137 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €283.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 79% rental homes and 21% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 21% privately owned, 54% owned by housing associations and 25% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Europaplein are 1990-2000 (40%) and 2000-2010 (26%).
There are currently 4 homes for sale in Europaplein. The most recently listed home is Zuidpoolsingel 198 by Angela den Hartog makelaardij B.V.. Over the past year, 12 homes were sold in Europaplein. On average, a home was sold within 72 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Europaplein over the past year was €544.000. This is 92% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €283.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.778.
There are 2 homes for rent in Europaplein. The most recent home is Provinciepassage 144, offered by Schep Vastgoedmakelaars. Over the past year, 21 homes were let in Europaplein. On average, a listing was let within 34 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Europaplein over the past year was €1.033 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €14 per month.
In Europaplein there are 1.214 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (47%), B (32%) and C (18%). On average, an address in Europaplein uses 2.030 kWh of electricity per year. This is 28% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 580 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 55% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
Since I've lived here, about 13 years, the residents have become a bit less civilised. But it's safe, little police or anything in the streets, higher average age.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is relatively young — 92% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (94%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Europaplein was listed for an average of €579,219 (€4,367 per m²).
A rental home in Europaplein cost an average of €1,139 per month (€16 per m²).
Buurt Europaplein has 1,965 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (34%). Notably, 63% of the households are single-person households.
The housing supply in Europaplein is remarkably efficient: 89% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 580 m³ per year.
From Europaplein you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 0.7 km, a primary school at 1.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
