Haarwijk West
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Haarwijk West, Gorinchem – “Filthy.”

Neighbourhood in Gorinchem

7.4
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Haarwijk West has 3,805 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,708 homes in Haarwijk WestCurrently there are 16 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Haarwijk WestBased on registered homes

Haarwijk West is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Gorinchem, in the district haarwijk The neighbourhood has a total area of 62 hectares, of which 61 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05120403. The postcode area is 4205AD-4205VL.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.4. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Filthy.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Haarwijk West has 3.805 residents. Of these, 49,9% are men and 50,1% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,0%). The other age groups are 22,6% for '25 to 45 years', 21,2% for '65 years or older', 15,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,1% is unmarried, 39,8% is married, 9,1% is divorced and 5,0% is widowed. 1.955 residents originate from the Netherlands, 370 come from Europe and 1.475 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.685 households in Haarwijk West. 35,6% of these are single-person households, 28,2% households without children and 36,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Haarwijk West there are 3.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.400, which is €4.800 (11%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.600, which is €4.300 (12%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Haarwijk West are educated to a lower level. 40,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1), 37,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 21,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.805 residents, around 62% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.359 people. This is 10% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Haarwijk West, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 700 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Haarwijk West there are 1.708 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €352.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 62% rental homes and 38% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 38% privately owned, 51% owned by housing associations, 10% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Haarwijk West are 1950-1970 (57%) and 1925-1950 (12%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 14 homes for sale in Haarwijk West. The most recently listed home is Nieuwe Hoven 95 by Koster Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 76 homes were sold in Haarwijk West. On average, a home was sold within 53 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Haarwijk West over the past year was €481.053. This is 37% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €352.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.486.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Haarwijk West. The most recent home is Koningin Emmastraat 114, offered by leuk! makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 4 homes were let in Haarwijk West. On average, a listing was let within 21 days.

No recent rental data available for Haarwijk West.

Energy

In Haarwijk West there are 1.377 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (33%), B (23%) and C (22%). On average, an address in Haarwijk West uses 2.260 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 830 m³ per year, is 4% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Sint Jorisplein
  • Piazza Center
  • Nieuwe Hoven
  • Koningin Emmastraat
  • Kabeljauwenlaan
  • Heer Ottostraat
  • Prinses Irenestraat
  • Frank van Borselenstraat
  • Johan van Egmondstraat
  • Grote Haarsekade
  • Tiende Penninglaan
  • Testoenenstraat
  • Boogschutterstraat
  • Prinses Margrietstraat
  • Willem de Zwijgerstraat
  • Ruwaardlaantje
  • Maria van Bourgondiëstraat
  • Van Lumeijstraat
  • Dokter Biegelstraat
  • Jacobastraat
  • Dokter Zwaanstraat
  • Karel de Stoutestraat
  • Banneweg
  • Keizer Maximiliaanstraat
  • Willem van Arkellaan
  • Johanna van Gulikstraat
  • Arend van Leijenburgstraat
  • Het Geuzenhuis
  • Dirk Bommerstraat
  • Lijsterbeslaan
  • Prinses Marijkestraat
  • Karel V laan
  • Prins Bernhardstraat
  • Jacob van Gaasbeekstraat
  • Don Antoniostraat
  • Vrouwe Jacobastraat
  • Philips de Goedepad
  • Gravin van Megenstraat
  • Reijnoud van Gelderstraat
  • Sportlaan
  • Lindelaantje
  • Orakellaantje
  • Vroedschapstraat
  • Sparta
  • Plantsoen
  • Koningin Wilhelminalaan
  • Esdoornstraat
  • Athene
  • Vrouwe Mariastraat
  • Prins Hendrikstraat
  • Van Maaseijckstraat
  • Hagemuntstraat
  • Oude Hoven
  • Busschieterstraat
  • Koningin Julianalaan
  • Prinses Beatrixstraat
  • Arend van Schonauwenstraat
  • Elect van Luikstraat
  • Hoekenstraat
  • Graaf Albrechtstraat
  • Dillenburgstraat
  • Nassaulaantje
  • Philips de Schonestraat
  • Vlietlaan
  • Willem van Brederodestraat
  • Willem van Beierenstraat
  • Dukatenplein
  • Mollenburgseweg

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
1,0 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
1,5 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
0,4 km
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7.4
Zegert ,van Eijk
Living together · Terraced house
02-07-2025
Filthy.

Lots of litter every day at the underground bins. I report it regularly. Haarwijk is often a mess because of litter.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
600Single-person households
475Households without children
610Households 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
€30,600 P.A.average per resident12% below the national average
€37,400 P.A.average per income recipient11% below the national average
86%of the employed are in paid employment
14%of the employed are self-employed
62%
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
Haarwijk West
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Haarwijk West

Sale price · Q4 2026
€494.250
average▲ 15,8%
€570.000
median▲ 78,7%
12 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.357
average▼ 8,5%
€4.366
median▼ 3,6%
-16% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
50 days ▼ 30,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
71
sales in the past year
106 m²
average living area
-16%
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)
Haarwijk West
830
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Haarwijk West
2.260
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Haarwijk West

What kind of houses make up Haarwijk West?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 52% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Haarwijk West?

Over the past year a home for sale in Haarwijk West was listed for an average of €445,000 (€4,607 per m²). That is 16% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 16%.

How is the population of Haarwijk West composed?

Buurt Haarwijk West has 3,805 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Haarwijk West?

The housing supply in Haarwijk West is remarkably efficient: 58% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 830 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Haarwijk West?

From Haarwijk West you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Haarwijk West?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale in Haarwijk West.

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