Neighbourhood in Zoetermeer
Meerzicht-West is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Zoetermeer, in the district Meerzicht The neighbourhood has a total area of 142 hectares, of which 141 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06370100. The postcode area is 2715NG-2717AV.
Four residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.3. They describe it as 'Nice neighbourhood', 'A neighbourhood where you can start a life.' and 'green green green'. Aspects such as safety, accessibility, greenery are rated well in this neighbourhood, while education and cleanliness score less well.
Meerzicht-West has 9.550 residents. Of these, 48,6% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (24,4%). The other age groups are 24,1% for '25 to 45 years', 20,3% for '65 years or older', 18,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 51,4% is unmarried, 34,2% is married, 10,2% is divorced and 4,3% is widowed. 5.670 residents originate from the Netherlands, 715 come from Europe and 3.165 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 4.180 households in Meerzicht-West. 34,4% of these are single-person households, 24,8% households without children and 40,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.
In Meerzicht-West there are 7.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.600, which is €2.200 (6%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.600, which is €2.600 (9%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Meerzicht-West are educated to an intermediate level. 45,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 25,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 9.550 residents, around 60% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.730 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Meerzicht-West, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.750 people receive this benefit.
In Meerzicht-West there are 4.198 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €314.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. In Meerzicht-West there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 52% rental homes and 48% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 48% privately owned, 47% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Meerzicht-West are 1970-1980 (92%) and 1980-1990 (4%).
There are currently 28 homes for sale in Meerzicht-West. The most recently listed home is Montferland 27 by Elferink NVM Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 90 homes were sold in Meerzicht-West. On average, a home was sold within 42 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Meerzicht-West over the past year was €468.761. This is 49% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €314.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.973.
There are currently no homes for rent in Meerzicht-West. The most recent home is Berglaan 8, offered by www.woonnet-haaglanden.nl. Over the past year, 5 homes were let in Meerzicht-West. On average, a listing was let within 5 days.
No recent rental data available for Meerzicht-West.
In Meerzicht-West there are 4.260 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (33%), D (19%) and E (18%). On average, an address in Meerzicht-West uses 2.740 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 920 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 28% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
We live in a nice neighbourhood, sometimes there's a bit of trouble but where isn't there. Lovely house, nice neighbours and everything is easily accessible. In our flat we help each other when needed and there's also social control. We're having a great time here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have shops, a tram and other businesses in the neighbourhood, such as a gym to provide for us. There are many trees and nature here, which makes it very quiet. Only it is often dirty and dull-coloured buildings that made the neighbourhood a bit boring.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery green, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the park
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fairly quiet neighbourhood with a primary school in the middle. There is a shopping centre a 5-minute walk from the neighbourhood and the city centre is also reasonably close.
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 99% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (48%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Meerzicht-West was listed for an average of €478,603 (€3,651 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 18%.
Residents give Meerzicht-West a 8.3 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. The strongest score is for safety (9.3), the weakest for cleanliness (6.8).
Buurt Meerzicht-West has 9,550 residents. Many families: 41% of the households have children.
A considerable share of the supply in Meerzicht-West is less efficient: 40% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 920 m³ per year.
From Meerzicht-West you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 3.6 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 30 homes for sale in Meerzicht-West.
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