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Neighbourhood in NijmegenHeijendaal
Heijendaal has 2,415 residentsMost are 15 to 25 years old
There are 1,569 homes in HeijendaalCurrently there are 5 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in HeijendaalBased on registered homes

Heijendaal is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Nijmegen, in the district Nijmegen-Midden. The neighbourhood has a total area of 146 hectares, of which 146 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU02680517. The postcode area is 6525AJ-6525XD.

Residents

Heijendaal has 2.415 residents. Of these, 46,6% are men and 53,2% are women. Most residents are 15 to 25 years (36,4%). The other age groups are 33,1% for '25 to 45 years', 15,5% for '65 years or older', 10,8% for '45 to 65 years' and 4,3% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 76,0% is unmarried, 18,2% is married, 2,9% is divorced and 2,7% is widowed. 1.625 residents originate from the Netherlands, 425 come from Europe and 360 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.785 households in Heijendaal. 74,5% of these are single-person households, 19,6% households without children and 5,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Heijendaal there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.600, which is €5.600 (13%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.600, which is €1.300 (4%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Heijendaal are highly educated. 57,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 37,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 4,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.415 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.570 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Heijendaal, 16% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 330 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Heijendaal there are 1.569 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €272.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 74% rental homes and 26% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 26% privately owned, 56% owned by housing associations and 18% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Heijendaal are 2000-2010 (28%) and 1990-2000 (22%).

Homes for sale in Heijendaal

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Heijendaal. The most recently listed home is Moeder Teresahof 17 by Kolmeijer Makelaars Nijmegen op Pararius. Over the past year, 21 homes were sold in Heijendaal. On average, a home was sold within 31 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Heijendaal over the past year was €649.810. This is 139% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €272.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.807.

Rental homes in Heijendaal

There is 1 homes for rent in Heijendaal. The most recent home is Driehuizerweg 283, offered by Stonevest Makelaardij op Funda. No homes were let in Heijendaal over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Heijendaal.

Energy

In Heijendaal there are 1.389 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (66%), B (16%) and C (8%). On average, an address in Heijendaal uses 1.840 kWh of electricity per year. This is 28% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 660 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 18% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • René Descartesdreef
  • Thesaurierweg
  • Groenewoudseweg
  • Anthonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan
  • Rein van der Veldepad
  • Willem Nuyenslaan
  • Buytendijkpad
  • Oude Molenweg
  • Wundtlaan
  • Verlengde Groenestraat
  • Rode Kruislaan
  • Gerard van Swietenlaan
  • Mathijsenhof
  • Vareniuslaan
  • Douwine Norelpad
  • Spinozapad
  • Geert Grooteplein Zuid
  • Holwerdapad
  • Proosdijweg
  • Gerard Disveldpad
  • Max Wieberpad
  • Montessorilaan
  • Philips van Leydenlaan
  • van Peltlaan
  • Victor Westhofflaan
  • Fritz Polakpad
  • Marsilius van Inghenpad
  • Roos en Boukjepad
  • Groenestraat
  • Geert Grooteplein Noord
  • Pieter Bondamplein
  • Agricolaplaats
  • Houtlaan
  • Laan van Scheut
  • Hatertseweg
  • Mercatorpad
  • Wenckebachhof
  • Leoninuspad
  • Adelbertusplein
  • Muzenplaats
  • Burggraafstraat
  • Pegasusplaats
  • Pagodepad
  • F.C. Donderslaan
  • Thea Ivenspad
  • Uniceflaan
  • Moeder Teresahof
  • Scaligerpad
  • Thijmstraat
  • Erasmuslaan
  • Gerard Leckiepad
  • Driehuizerweg
  • Heyendaalseweg
  • Reinier Postlaan
  • Eduard Noyonslaan
  • Comeniuslaan
  • Sint Annastraat
  • Kapittelweg
  • Platolaan
  • Minervaplaats
  • Theodoor Craanenlaan
  • Thomas van Aquinostraat
  • Pieter Rabuspad
  • Albert Schweitzerlaan
  • Anna Maria Schuurmanpad
  • Toernooiveld
  • van Beverwijcklaan
  • Daniël Heinsiuslaan
  • Slotemaker de Bruïneweg
  • Zernikeplaats
  • M.F. da Costa Gomezpad

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
0,9 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
0,7 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
1,1 km
Secondary school
1,2 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,330Single-person households
350Households without children
105Households 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
€33,600 P.A.average per resident4% below the national average
€36,600 P.A.average per income recipient13% below the national average
88%of the employed are in paid employment
12%of the employed are self-employed
65%
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
Heijendaal
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Heijendaal

Sale price · Q4 2026
€618.571
average▼ 4,8%
€500.000
median▼ 22,2%
7 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€5.209
averagestabiel
€5.201
median▲ 3,3%
+25% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
31 days ▲ 8,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
21
sales in the past year
138 m²
average living area
+25%
more expensive 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)
Heijendaal
660
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Heijendaal
1.840
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Heijendaal

What kind of houses make up Heijendaal?

The housing stock is relatively young — 67% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (78%).

What is the average asking price in Heijendaal?

Over the past year a home for sale in Heijendaal was listed for an average of €649,810 (€4,807 per m²). That is 25% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 5%.

How is the population of Heijendaal composed?

Buurt Heijendaal has 2,415 residents. The largest age group is 15 to 25 years (36%). Notably, 75% of the households are single-person households.

What are the energy labels in Heijendaal?

The housing supply in Heijendaal is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 660 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Heijendaal?

From Heijendaal you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 0.7 km, a primary school at 1.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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