Molenwijk

Molenwijk, Katwijk – “Good and safe”

Neighbourhood in Katwijk

10.0
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Molenwijk has 2,255 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,076 homes in MolenwijkCurrently there are 18 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in MolenwijkBased on registered homes

Molenwijk is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Katwijk, in the district Katwijk aan den Rijn The neighbourhood has a total area of 48 hectares, of which 44 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05370303. The postcode area is 2223GV-2223XP.

Four residents rate the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 10.0. They describe it as 'Good and safe', 'Pleasant' and 'Safe'. Opinions in this neighbourhood are divided, but on the whole all aspects are rated fairly evenly.

Residents

Molenwijk has 2.255 residents. Of these, 49,7% are men and 50,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,7%). The other age groups are 23,9% for '25 to 45 years', 21,3% for '65 years or older', 12,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,2% is unmarried, 37,0% is married, 9,5% is divorced and 6,2% is widowed. 1.695 residents originate from the Netherlands, 175 come from Europe and 385 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.100 households in Molenwijk. 45,0% of these are single-person households, 23,6% households without children and 31,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Molenwijk there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.300, which is €8.900 (21%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.700, which is €6.200 (18%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Molenwijk are educated to an intermediate level. 48,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 15,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.255 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.601 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Molenwijk, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 420 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Molenwijk there are 1.076 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €392.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 65% rental homes and 35% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 35% privately owned, 62% owned by housing associations and 3% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Molenwijk are 1970-1980 (47%) and 1950-1970 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 16 homes for sale in Molenwijk. The most recently listed home is Molentuinweg 7 by Ancora Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 22 homes were sold in Molenwijk. On average, a home was sold within 48 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Molenwijk over the past year was €587.727. This is 50% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €392.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.290.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Molenwijk. The most recent home is Asterstraat 326, offered by www.hureninhollandrijnland.nl. No homes were let in Molenwijk over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Molenwijk.

Energy

In Molenwijk there are 828 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (38%), B (25%) and C (18%). On average, an address in Molenwijk uses 2.150 kWh of electricity per year. This is 16% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 730 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 9% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Crocusstraat
  • Violierstraat
  • Dahliastraat
  • Wassenaarseweg
  • Narcisstraat
  • Ranonkelstraat
  • Anemoonstraat
  • Molenweg
  • Hyacintstraat
  • Valkenburgseweg
  • Pioenhof
  • Leliestraat
  • Molentuinweg
  • Losplaats
  • Anjerstraat
  • Rozenhof
  • Lupinehof
  • Katwijkerbroek
  • Zonnebloemstraat
  • Gerberastraat
  • Tulpstraat
  • Molenplein
  • Papaverhof
  • Irisstraat
  • Ingenieur G. Tjalmaweg
  • Fresiastraat
  • Asterstraat

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
2,7 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
5,9 km
Day nursery
0,9 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
1,2 km
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Annette
Living alone · Apartment
13-09-2025
Good and safe

We have a lot of greenery, a good supermarket, safe neighbourhood, quiet neighbourhood, more shops in the area such as in Valkenburg and Rijnsburg.

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Annette
Living alone · Apartment
25-08-2025
Pleasant

Good, quiet, lots of green, supermarket nearby

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Annette
Living alone · Apartment
16-07-2025
Safe

Safe supermarket in the neighbourhood, lots of greenery, no trouble with thieves

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Annette
Living alone · Apartment
30-06-2025
Safe

It's a quiet neighbourhood and green with a supermarket and a bakery nearby.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
495Single-person households
260Households without children
345Households 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
€28,700 P.A.average per resident18% below the national average
€33,300 P.A.average per income recipient21% below the national average
87%of the employed are in paid employment
13%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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
Molenwijk
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Molenwijk

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
48 days
average time listed · vs. last year
22
sales in the past year
118 m²
average living area
+11%
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)
Molenwijk
730
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Molenwijk
2.150
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Molenwijk

What does the housing stock in Molenwijk look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 82% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (56%).

How much does a home cost in Molenwijk?

Over the past year a home for sale in Molenwijk was listed for an average of €587,727 (€4,971 per m²). That is 11% above the Dutch national average.

What do residents think of Molenwijk?

Residents give Molenwijk a 10.0 out of 10 based on 4 reviews.

Who lives in Molenwijk?

Buurt Molenwijk has 2,255 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%).

How sustainable is the housing supply in Molenwijk?

The housing supply in Molenwijk is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 730 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Molenwijk?

From Molenwijk you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 5.9 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Molenwijk?

Right now you will find 18 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Molenwijk.

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