Generalenbuurt, Eindhoven

Generalenbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Eindhoven, in the district Begijnenbroek The neighbourhood has a total area of 82 hectares, of which 82 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU07724310. The postcode area is 5623GA-5623MZ.

Residents

Generalenbuurt has 5.340 residents. Of these, 51,4% are men and 48,6% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (32,8%). The other age groups are 23,4% for '45 to 65 years', 19,1% for '65 years or older', 12,5% for '15 to 25 years' and 12,2% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 53,0% is unmarried, 31,6% is married, 9,6% is divorced and 5,9% is widowed. 2.715 residents originate from the Netherlands, 715 come from Europe and 1.915 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.725 households in Generalenbuurt. 47,9% of these are single-person households, 26,6% households without children and 25,5% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.

In Generalenbuurt there are 4.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.600, which is €3.200 (9%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.600, which is €1.600 (5%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Generalenbuurt are educated to an intermediate level. 46,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 5.340 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.364 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Generalenbuurt, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 940 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Generalenbuurt there are 2.677 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €296.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 57% rental homes and 43% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 43% privately owned, 43% owned by housing associations and 14% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Generalenbuurt are 1950-1970 (54%) and 1980-1990 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 21 homes for sale in Generalenbuurt. The most recently listed home is Europalaan 68 by Makelaarskantoor Brabant B.V.. Over the past year, 73 homes were sold in Generalenbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 29 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Generalenbuurt over the past year was €395.000. This is 33% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €296.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.115.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Generalenbuurt. The most recent home is Generaal van Merlenstraat 65, offered by www.wooniezie.nl. Over the past year, 26 homes were let in Generalenbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 42 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Generalenbuurt over the past year was €1.618 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €22 per month.

Energy

In Generalenbuurt there are 2.653 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (26%), A (21%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Generalenbuurt uses 2.220 kWh of electricity per year. This is 21% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 930 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 27% below the national average of 1.280 m³.