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Neighbourhood in AltenaGenderen

Neighbourhood Genderen

Municipality of Altena

Genderen has 1,580 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 643 homes in GenderenCurrently there are 5 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in GenderenBased on registered homes

Genderen is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Altena, in the district Genderen. The neighbourhood has a total area of 81 hectares, of which 81 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19591901. The postcode area is 4265HA-4265JZ.

Residents

Genderen has 1.580 residents. Of these, 51,6% are men and 48,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,5%). The other age groups are 22,5% for '25 to 45 years', 21,8% for '65 years or older', 15,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,1% is unmarried, 49,7% is married, 4,7% is divorced and 4,4% is widowed. 1.465 residents originate from the Netherlands, 70 come from Europe and 50 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 655 households in Genderen. 29,8% of these are single-person households, 32,1% households without children and 38,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Genderen there are 1.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.600, which is €4.600 (11%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.700, which is €4.200 (12%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Genderen are educated to an intermediate level. 45,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 20,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.580 residents, around 79% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.248 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In Genderen, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 300 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Genderen there are 643 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €412.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 24% rental homes and 76% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 76% privately owned, 17% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Genderen are 1950-1970 (23%) and 1970-1980 (19%).

Homes for sale in Genderen

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Genderen. The most recently listed home is Doeverensestraat 49 by ViaJoop Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 10 homes were sold in Genderen. On average, a home was sold within 94 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Genderen over the past year was €578.850. This is 40% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €412.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.167.

Rental homes in Genderen

There are currently no homes for rent in Genderen. The most recent home is Ruiterhof 46, offered by ViaJoop Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Genderen. On average, a listing was let within 60 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Genderen over the past year was €2.500 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Genderen there are 331 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (30%), C (25%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Genderen uses 3.400 kWh of electricity per year. This is 33% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.010 m³ per year, is 26% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Hoofdstraat
  • Doeverensestraat
  • Teisterband
  • Ruiterhof
  • Kerkstraat
  • Burgemeester Brunestraat
  • Weteringshof
  • Rondendans
  • Weidestraat
  • Akkerstraat
  • Oegemastraat
  • Kelderstraat
  • Bulkstraat
  • Van der Beekstraat
  • Meerhoek
  • Hoefstraat
  • Susterenhof
  • Voompad
  • Genderensedijk

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
5,2 km
Hospital
9,6 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
17,3 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
5,3 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
195Single-person households
210Households without children
250Households 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
€30,700 P.A.average per resident12% below the national average
€37,600 P.A.average per income recipient11% below the national average
78%of the employed are in paid employment
22%of the employed are self-employed
79%
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
Genderen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Altena

Figures for the municipality Altena due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
49 days ▼ 26,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
594
sales in the past year
148 m²
average living area
+3%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
29 days ▼ 5,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
11
lettings in the past year
184 m²
average living area
-7%
cheaper 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)
Genderen
1.010
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Genderen
3.400
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Genderen

How expensive are houses in Genderen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Genderen was listed for an average of €535,980 (€3,859 per m²).

What is the rent in Genderen?

A rental home in Genderen cost an average of €1,747 per month (€14 per m²).

Who lives in Genderen?

Buurt Genderen has 1,580 residents. Many families: 38% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Genderen?

The housing supply in Genderen is remarkably efficient: 54% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,010 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Genderen?

From Genderen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 17.3 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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