Mechelen is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem, in the district Mechelen. The neighbourhood has a total area of 160 hectares, of which 159 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU17290400. The postcode area is 6281AB-6281NW.
One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.9. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Quiet, not much to do'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Mechelen has 1.290 residents. Of these, 49,6% are men and 50,0% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (31,0%). The other age groups are 27,5% for '45 to 65 years', 21,3% for '25 to 45 years', 11,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,1% is unmarried, 47,3% is married, 6,6% is divorced and 7,0% is widowed. 1.115 residents originate from the Netherlands, 105 come from Europe and 60 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 615 households in Mechelen. 31,7% of these are single-person households, 39,8% households without children and 28,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Mechelen there are 1.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.900, which is €5.300 (13%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.000, which is €2.900 (8%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Mechelen are educated to an intermediate level. 42,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 27,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 1.290 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 890 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Mechelen, 34% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 360 people receive this benefit.
In Mechelen there are 642 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €321.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 34% rental homes and 66% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 66% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Mechelen are 1950-1970 (22%) and 1990-2000 (19%).
There are currently 6 homes for sale in Mechelen. The most recently listed home is Hilleshagerweg 4 by Dichtbij Vastgoed op Funda. Over the past year, 16 homes were sold in Mechelen. On average, a home was sold within 155 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Mechelen over the past year was €510.500. This is 59% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €321.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €5.385.
There are currently no homes for rent in Mechelen. The most recent home is Kloosterhof 1, offered by GoHome op Pararius. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Mechelen. On average, a listing was let within 34 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Mechelen over the past year was €1.180 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €14 per month.
In Mechelen there are 456 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (33%), C (21%) and A (21%). On average, an address in Mechelen uses 2.720 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 970 m³ per year, is 21% above the national average of 800 m³.
I've lived here my whole life but don't have much experience with it
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