Herkingen woonkern, Goeree-Overflakkee – “Cosy and beautiful b...”

Herkingen woonkern is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee, in the district Herkingen The neighbourhood has a total area of 26 hectares, of which 25 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19240901. The postcode area is 3249AA-3249BN.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.8. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Cosy and beautiful but poorly accessible by public transport'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Herkingen woonkern has 1.065 residents. Of these, 50,7% are men and 49,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,2%). The other age groups are 26,8% for '65 years or older', 22,1% for '25 to 45 years', 13,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 34,7% is unmarried, 52,1% is married, 7,5% is divorced and 5,2% is widowed. 950 residents originate from the Netherlands, 60 come from Europe and 50 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 480 households in Herkingen woonkern. 27,1% of these are single-person households, 43,8% households without children and 29,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Herkingen woonkern there are 900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.700, which is €4.100 (11%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.100, which is €3.100 (11%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Herkingen woonkern are educated to an intermediate level. 54,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 14,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.065 residents, around 64% are in paid employment, which amounts to 682 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Herkingen woonkern, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 250 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Herkingen woonkern there are 490 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €268.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 41% rental homes and 59% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 60% privately owned, 37% owned by housing associations and 3% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Herkingen woonkern are 1950-1970 (23%) and 1970-1980 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 7 homes for sale in Herkingen woonkern. The most recently listed home is Oude Boomgaard 24 by Krieger & Witte Makelaars. Over the past year, 12 homes were sold in Herkingen woonkern. On average, a home was sold within 72 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Herkingen woonkern over the past year was €440.333. This is 64% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €268.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.168.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Herkingen woonkern. The most recent home is Oranjestraat 7, offered by Oost West Wonen. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Herkingen woonkern. On average, a listing was let within 1 days.

No recent rental data available for Herkingen woonkern.

Energy

In Herkingen woonkern there are 480 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (23%), G (18%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Herkingen woonkern uses 2.760 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.030 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 20% below the national average of 1.280 m³.