Kern

Kern, Nissewaard

Neighbourhood in Nissewaard

Kern has 1,105 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 673 homes in KernCurrently there are 5 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in KernBased on registered homes

Kern is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Nissewaard, in the district Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 15 hectares, of which 15 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19300101. The postcode area is 3201AK-3201EN.

Residents

Kern has 1.105 residents. Of these, 51,6% are men and 48,4% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (38,9%). The other age groups are 24,4% for '45 to 65 years', 17,2% for '65 years or older', 10,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 57,5% is unmarried, 25,3% is married, 11,8% is divorced and 5,4% is widowed. 730 residents originate from the Netherlands, 110 come from Europe and 260 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 660 households in Kern. 58,3% of these are single-person households, 22,0% households without children and 19,7% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons.

In Kern there are 1.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.600, which is €1.800 (5%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €33.200, which is €4.000 (14%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Kern are educated to an intermediate level. 52,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 25,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 22,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.105 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 751 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Kern, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 170 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Kern there are 673 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €246.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 56% rental homes and 44% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 44% privately owned, 41% owned by housing associations and 15% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Kern are 1980-1990 (32%) and 2000-2010 (25%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Kern. The most recently listed home is Marrewijklaan 87 by Kompas Makelaardij Spijkenisse B.V. op Vastgoed Nederland. Over the past year, 25 homes were sold in Kern. On average, a home was sold within 52 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Kern over the past year was €367.372. This is 49% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €246.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.569.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Kern. The most recent home is Nieuwstraat 214, offered by Nationaal Grondbezit op Pararius. Over the past year, 2 homes were let in Kern. On average, a listing was let within 10 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Kern over the past year was €1.340 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €18 per month.

Energy

In Kern there are 879 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (48%), C (22%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Kern uses 2.190 kWh of electricity per year. This is 22% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 630 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 51% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Boezembocht
  • Torenstraat
  • Stationsstraat
  • Noordkade
  • Tweede havenslop
  • Zijlstraat
  • Schenkelweg
  • Bermweg
  • Markt
  • Erfstraat
  • Westerslop
  • Kaaistraat
  • Karel Doormanstraat
  • Breestoep
  • Nieuwstraat
  • Vlietstraat
  • Spuistraat
  • Havenplein
  • Kees de Groenplein
  • Marrewijklaan
  • Uitstraat
  • Rademacherstraat
  • Kopspijker
  • Westkade
  • Dijkslop
  • Vaartstraat
  • Kerkring
  • Achterstraat
  • Oostkade
  • Passage
  • Beneden Molendijk
  • Voorstraat
  • ABC-Passage
  • Noordeinde
  • Vierambachtenkade Zuidzijde
  • Eerste Heulbrugstraat

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
1,1 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
14,8 km
Day nursery
1,3 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
385Single-person households
145Households without children
130Households 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
€33,200 P.A.average per resident8% above the national average
€37,600 P.A.average per income recipient1% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Kern
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Centrum

Figures for the district Centrum due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€339.738
average▼ 8,4%
€330.000
median▼ 4,3%
8 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.458
average▲ 23,4%
€4.381
median▲ 24,4%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
67 days
average time listed · vs. last year
49
sales in the past year
90 m²
average living area
€225.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
45 days
average time listed · vs. last year
5
lettings in the past year
83 m²
average living area
€1.360
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Kern
630
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Kern
2.190
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Kern

What does the housing stock in Kern look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 78% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (82%).

How much does a home cost in Kern?

Over the past year a home for sale in Kern was listed for an average of €342,300 (€3,956 per m²).

What kind of people live in Kern?

Buurt Kern has 1,105 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (39%). Notably, 58% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Kern?

The housing supply in Kern is remarkably efficient: 87% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 630 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Kern?

From Kern you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 14.8 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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