Neighbourhood in Heerlen
Meezenbroek is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Heerlen, in the district Meezenbroek-Schaesbergerveld The neighbourhood has a total area of 57 hectares, of which 57 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09173202. The postcode area is 6415EA-6415VJ.
Meezenbroek has 2.905 residents. Of these, 48,9% are men and 51,1% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,2%). The other age groups are 25,8% for '25 to 45 years', 18,2% for '0 to 15 years', 18,1% for '65 years or older' and 10,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 54,0% is unmarried, 27,7% is married, 12,9% is divorced and 5,3% is widowed. 1.645 residents originate from the Netherlands, 475 come from Europe and 785 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.500 households in Meezenbroek. 47,3% of these are single-person households, 20,7% households without children and 32,0% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.
In Meezenbroek there are 2.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €23.100, which is €12.700 (35%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €19.700, which is €9.500 (33%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Meezenbroek are educated to an intermediate level. 43,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 42,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 13,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 2.905 residents, around 48% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.394 people. This is 17% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (92%), while 8% are self-employed. In Meezenbroek, 39% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 470 people receive this benefit.
In Meezenbroek there are 1.520 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €157.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 75% rental homes and 25% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 25% privately owned, 70% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Meezenbroek are 1950-1970 (37%) and 1925-1950 (22%).
There are currently 12 homes for sale in Meezenbroek. The most recently listed home is Rembrandtstraat 37 by Aquina Hollanders makelaars. Over the past year, 65 homes were sold in Meezenbroek. On average, a home was sold within 68 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Meezenbroek over the past year was €269.131. This is 71% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €157.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.665.
There are currently no homes for rent in Meezenbroek. The most recent home is Dr. Kuyperstraat 5D, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. Over the past year, 4 homes were let in Meezenbroek. On average, a listing was let within 50 days.
No recent rental data available for Meezenbroek.
In Meezenbroek there are 1.537 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (30%), B (17%) and D (16%). On average, an address in Meezenbroek uses 2.280 kWh of electricity per year. This is 19% 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.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 64% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (42%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Meezenbroek was listed for an average of €239,313 (€2,163 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 38%.
From Meezenbroek you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 1.9 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 14 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Meezenbroek. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 101 days — relatively long for the current market.
