Kluis, Sittard-Geleen – “Few activities”

Kluis is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, in the district Geleen The neighbourhood has a total area of 111 hectares, of which 111 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU18830505. The postcode area is 6161BE-6166BG.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Few activities'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Kluis has 4.940 residents. Of these, 50,3% are men and 49,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,2%). The other age groups are 26,2% for '25 to 45 years', 22,0% for '65 years or older', 14,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,9% is unmarried, 35,8% is married, 10,9% is divorced and 5,4% is widowed. 3.675 residents originate from the Netherlands, 535 come from Europe and 735 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.500 households in Kluis. 43,4% of these are single-person households, 28,0% households without children and 28,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Kluis there are 4.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.300, which is €500 (1%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.600, which is €400 (1%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Kluis are educated to an intermediate level. 40,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 4.940 residents, around 61% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.013 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Kluis, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 950 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Kluis there are 2.485 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €227.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 36% rental homes and 64% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 64% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Kluis are 1950-1970 (51%) and 1925-1950 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 21 homes for sale in Kluis. The most recently listed home is Mezenstraat 37 by Lassoo Makelaars & Taxateurs op Pararius. Over the past year, 63 homes were sold in Kluis. On average, a home was sold within 52 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Kluis over the past year was €365.556. This is 61% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €227.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.046.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Kluis. The most recent home is Rijksweg Zuid 11, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. Over the past year, 34 homes were let in Kluis. On average, a listing was let within 20 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Kluis over the past year was €1.125 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €8 per month.

Energy

In Kluis there are 2.585 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are F (31%), E (17%) and C (13%). On average, an address in Kluis uses 2.610 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.140 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 11% below the national average of 1.280 m³.