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Neighbourhood in CastricumLimmen West
Noord-Holland›Castricum›Limmen›Limmen West
Limmen West has 3,080 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,344 homes in Limmen WestCurrently there are 17 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Limmen WestBased on registered homes

Limmen West is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Castricum, in the district Limmen. The neighbourhood has a total area of 278 hectares, of which 278 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03830701. The postcode area is 1906BC-1906LC.

Residents

Limmen West has 3.080 residents. Of these, 50,8% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,4%). The other age groups are 26,5% for '65 years or older', 19,8% for '25 to 45 years', 15,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,0% is unmarried, 46,1% is married, 6,3% is divorced and 4,7% is widowed. 2.760 residents originate from the Netherlands, 145 come from Europe and 175 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.330 households in Limmen West. 27,8% of these are single-person households, 38,0% households without children and 34,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Limmen West there are 2.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €47.400, which is €5.200 (12%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €39.300, which is €4.400 (13%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Limmen West are educated to an intermediate level. 44,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 19,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.080 residents, around 74% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.279 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (77%), while 23% are self-employed. In Limmen West, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 720 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Limmen West there are 1.344 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €599.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 15% rental homes and 85% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 84% privately owned, 6% owned by housing associations, 9% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Limmen West are 1980-1990 (23%) and 2020 and later (17%).

Homes for sale in Limmen West

There are currently 17 homes for sale in Limmen West. The most recently listed home is Rijksweg 125A by Uniek Makelaardij. Over the past year, 27 homes were sold in Limmen West. On average, a home was sold within 50 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Limmen West over the past year was €670.463. This is 12% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €599.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €5.017.

Rental homes in Limmen West

There are currently no homes for rent in Limmen West. The most recent home is De Vang 2, offered by www.svnk.nl. Over the past year, 6 homes were let in Limmen West. On average, a listing was let within 67 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Limmen West over the past year was €2.233 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €18 per month.

Energy

In Limmen West there are 751 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (42%), C (17%) and A+++ (13%). On average, an address in Limmen West uses 3.140 kWh of electricity per year. This is 23% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 880 m³ per year, is 10% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Zanddijk
  • Wilgenlint
  • Geerkens
  • Uitgeesterweg
  • Lange Akker
  • Kastanjelint
  • Binnenhof
  • Zijakkertje
  • De Wieken
  • Terwiel
  • Seringenlint
  • Burgemeester Nieuwenhuijsenstraat
  • De Loper
  • Het Achtkant
  • Willemshoeve
  • Het Lange Rijntje
  • Hogeweg
  • Molenweg
  • De Omloop
  • Pagenlaan
  • Walnootlint
  • De Vang
  • Het Palet
  • Jasmijnlint
  • De Hofstee
  • Magnolialint
  • Rijksweg
  • De Drie Linden
  • De Spil
  • Dronenlaantje
  • Amandellint
  • Breetjes
  • Zeeweg
  • Schipperslaan
  • Pageveld
  • Kapelweg
  • Hazelnootlint
  • Berkenlint
  • de Hofstee
  • Theebos
  • Vinkenbaan
  • Amberlint
  • Westerweg
  • Lavendellint
  • Eikepage
  • Visweg

Amenities

GP
1,3 km
Pharmacy
1,3 km
Hospital
1,3 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
3,7 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
3,6 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
370Single-person households
505Households without children
455Households 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
€39,300 P.A.average per resident13% above the national average
€47,400 P.A.average per income recipient12% above the national average
77%of the employed are in paid employment
23%of the employed are self-employed
74%
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
Limmen West
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Limmen West

Sale price · Q4 2026
€639.083
average▼ 5,2%
€649.000
median▲ 9,1%
6 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.839
average▼ 9,2%
€4.852
median▼ 10,2%
+29% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
50 days ▼ 20,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
27
sales in the past year
135 m²
average living area
+29%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
67 days ▲ 90,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
6
lettings in the past year
142 m²
average living area
+19%
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)
Limmen West
880
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Limmen West
3.140
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Limmen West

Which type of home is most common in Limmen West?

The housing stock is relatively young — 63% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (40%).

How expensive are houses in Limmen West?

Over the past year a home for sale in Limmen West was listed for an average of €670,463 (€5,017 per m²). That is 29% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 5%.

What are the energy labels in Limmen West?

The housing supply in Limmen West is remarkably efficient: 78% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 880 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Limmen West?

From Limmen West you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 3.7 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Limmen West?

Right now you will find 17 homes for sale in Limmen West.

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