Meezenbroek, 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.

Residents

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.

Housing

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%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Meezenbroek. The most recently listed home is Schandelermolenweg 20A by Ovida makelaars. Over the past year, 15 homes were sold in Meezenbroek. On average, a home was sold within 104 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Meezenbroek over the past year was €224.967. This is 43% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €157.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.184.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Meezenbroek. The most recent home is Dr. Kuyperstraat 5D, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. Over the past year, 2 homes were let in Meezenbroek. On average, a listing was let within 10 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Meezenbroek over the past year was €1.350 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €17 per month.

Energy

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.