Neighbourhood in Alkmaar
Grootschermer is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Alkmaar, in the district Schermer The neighbourhood has a total area of 1.125 hectares, of which 984 hectares are land and 140 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03610906. The postcode area is 1843HD-1843KE.
One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Green in your backyard'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Grootschermer has 710 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,9%). The other age groups are 26,8% for '65 years or older', 20,4% for '25 to 45 years', 12,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,2% is unmarried, 40,8% is married, 7,0% is divorced and 4,2% is widowed. 640 residents originate from the Netherlands, 40 come from Europe and 30 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 315 households in Grootschermer. 27,0% of these are single-person households, 39,7% households without children and 33,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Grootschermer there are 600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.000, which is €200 (0%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €35.000, which is €100 (0%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Grootschermer are educated to an intermediate level. 46,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 710 residents, around 74% are in paid employment, which amounts to 525 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (70%), while 30% are self-employed. In Grootschermer, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 170 people receive this benefit.
In Grootschermer there are 304 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €522.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 22% rental homes and 78% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 79% privately owned, 14% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Grootschermer are 1950-1970 (27%) and 2000-2010 (15%).
There are currently 6 homes for sale in Grootschermer. The most recently listed home is Prof. Willem Schermerhornstraat 8 by Ascoba makelaardij VOF. Over the past year, 18 homes were sold in Grootschermer. On average, a home was sold within 19 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Grootschermer over the past year was €562.944. This is 8% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €522.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.504.
There are currently no homes for rent in Grootschermer. The most recent home is Zuideinde 71, offered by www.svnk.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Grootschermer. On average, a listing was let within 10 days.
No recent rental data available for Grootschermer.
In Grootschermer there are 163 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (37%), B (24%) and C (15%). On average, an address in Grootschermer uses 3.320 kWh of electricity per year. This is 30% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.140 m³ per year, is 43% above the national average of 800 m³.
Grootschermer is a village that feels as if time has stood still. It lies in the middle of the North Holland polder landscape, surrounded by meadows, ditches, and old dikes. What strikes me most is the peace and quiet compared to the hustle and bustle of the city. The proximity of the De Eilandspolder nature reserve made it complete; ideal for a canoe trip or birdwatching. Grootschermer is small, but big in charm. A place where you can unwind and reconnect with the landscape and history of the Netherlands.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is detached houses (58%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Grootschermer was listed for an average of €664,617 (€4,230 per m²).
The housing supply in Grootschermer is remarkably efficient: 59% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,140 m³ per year.
From Grootschermer you can on average reach a supermarket at 4.3 km, a GP at 4.2 km, a railway station at 12.3 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
