Europaplein

Europaplein, Alphen aan den Rijn – “Decent neighbourhood...”

Neighbourhood in Alphen aan den Rijn

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Europaplein has 1,965 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,137 homes in EuropapleinCurrently there are 3 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in EuropapleinBased on registered homes

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.

Residents

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.

Housing

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%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Europaplein. The most recently listed home is Euromarkt 29 by HOLLAND WEST MAKELAARDIJ. Over the past year, 9 homes were sold in Europaplein. On average, a home was sold within 77 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Europaplein over the past year was €553.111. This is 95% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €283.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.815.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Europaplein. The most recent home is Euromarkt 53, offered by www.hureninhollandrijnland.nl. Over the past year, 21 homes were let in Europaplein. On average, a listing was let within 34 days.

No recent rental data available for Europaplein.

Energy

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.

Street names

  • Noordpoolsingel
  • Laan der Continenten
  • Europaplein
  • Noorderkeerkring
  • Zuidland
  • Zuidpoolsingel
  • Zeelandstraat
  • Groningenstraat
  • Utrechtstraat
  • NoorderkeerkringEuropalaan
  • Brabantstraat
  • Euromarkt
  • Noorwegenstraat
  • Oslopad
  • Europalaan
  • Drenthestraat
  • Europapark
  • De Verbinding
  • Provinciepassage
  • Flevolandstraat
  • Aziëlaan
  • Australiëlaan
  • Weteringpad

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
1,2 km
Hospital
3,3 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
0,7 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
1,3 km
Secondary school
0,8 km
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8.0
Anke
Living alone · Terraced house
03-09-2025
Decent neighbourhood with lots of green and shops nearby

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.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
800Single-person households
280Households without children
190Households 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
€30,500 P.A.average per resident1% below the national average
€33,700 P.A.average per income recipient10% 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
Europaplein
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Kerk en Zanen

Figures for the district Kerk en Zanen due to limited data

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
34 days
average time listed · vs. last year
96
sales in the past year
132 m²
average living area
€325.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
35 days
average time listed · vs. last year
15
lettings in the past year
79 m²
average living area
€755
lowest rent 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)
Europaplein
580
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Europaplein
2.030
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Europaplein

What does the housing stock in Europaplein look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 92% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (94%).

How much does a home cost in Europaplein?

Over the past year a home for sale in Europaplein was listed for an average of €579,219 (€4,367 per m²).

What is the average rent in Europaplein?

A rental home in Europaplein cost an average of €1,139 per month (€16 per m²).

How is the population of Europaplein composed?

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.

What are the energy labels in Europaplein?

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.

How far are amenities from Europaplein?

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).

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