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Neighbourhood in Sittard-GeleenObbicht
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Obbicht has 1,830 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 843 homes in ObbichtCurrently there are 4 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ObbichtBased on registered homes

Obbicht is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, in the district Obbicht en Papenhoven. The neighbourhood has a total area of 217 hectares, of which 212 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU18830700. The postcode area is 6121RR-6125RN.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.4. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Amazing'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Obbicht has 1.830 residents. Of these, 50,8% are men and 49,2% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (29,8%). The other age groups are 28,1% for '45 to 65 years', 20,5% for '25 to 45 years', 11,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,3% is unmarried, 45,9% is married, 8,7% is divorced and 6,3% is widowed. 1.565 residents originate from the Netherlands, 170 come from Europe and 95 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 845 households in Obbicht. 30,8% of these are single-person households, 38,5% households without children and 30,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Obbicht there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.300, which is €4.900 (12%) 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 Obbicht are educated to a lower level. 40,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1), 35,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 23,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.830 residents, around 62% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.135 people. This is 10% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Obbicht, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 480 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Obbicht there are 843 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €316.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 23% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Obbicht are 1970-1980 (30%) and 1950-1970 (21%).

Homes for sale in Obbicht

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Obbicht. The most recently listed home is Burg. van Hinsbergstraat 2 by Marcant Wonen op Funda. Over the past year, 20 homes were sold in Obbicht. On average, a home was sold within 52 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Obbicht over the past year was €420.900. This is 33% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €316.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.187.

Rental homes in Obbicht

There are currently no homes for rent in Obbicht. The most recent home is Maasstraat 1A4, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. No homes were let in Obbicht over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Obbicht.

Energy

In Obbicht there are 442 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (23%), C (21%) and D (15%). On average, an address in Obbicht uses 3.160 kWh of electricity per year. This is 24% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.030 m³ per year, is 29% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Brugstraat
  • Obbichterweg
  • Ecrevisseplantsoen
  • Pastoor Soonsstraat
  • Beelaertsstraat
  • Burgemeester van Hinsbergstraat
  • Obbichter Markt
  • Europaplantsoen
  • Ecrevissestraat
  • Koestraat
  • Oude steeg
  • Pastoor Meullenersplein
  • Kempenweg
  • Kasteelweg
  • Pastoor Janssenlaan
  • Dirckincklaan
  • Pastoor Grijslaan
  • Kasteelvoetpad
  • Hitsbergerweg
  • Vonderstraat
  • Dijk Obbicht
  • Rietlaan
  • Europalaan
  • Oude Raadhuisstraat
  • Langs de Groene Weg
  • Pater Pelzersstraat
  • Harrecoven
  • Karel van Bronckhorstlaan
  • Hitsberg
  • Emmastraat
  • Pastoor Zitzenlaan
  • Broekstraat
  • Bornerweg
  • Langs de Veestraat
  • Burgemeester Venckenstraat
  • Sint Willibrorduslaan
  • Maasstraat
  • Langs de Beek

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
1,9 km
Hospital
9,4 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
8,0 km
Day nursery
1,6 km
Primary school
1,7 km
Secondary school
6,7 km
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Very very very social neighbourhood.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
260Single-person households
325Households without children
260Households 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
€32,000 P.A.average per resident8% below the national average
€37,300 P.A.average per income recipient12% below the national average
87%of the employed are in paid employment
13%of the employed are self-employed
62%
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
Obbicht
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Obbicht

Sale price · Q4 2026
€469.143
average▲ 10,1%
€385.000
median▼ 3,0%
7 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€2.242
average▲ 2,4%
€2.273
median▲ 14,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
52 days ▲ 138,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
20
sales in the past year
198 m²
average living area
€185.000
lowest sale price in the past year

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)
Obbicht
1.030
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Obbicht
3.160
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Obbicht

What kind of homes are there in Obbicht?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 75% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Obbicht?

Over the past year a home for sale in Obbicht was listed for an average of €420,900 (€2,187 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 10%.

What kind of people live in Obbicht?

Buurt Obbicht has 1,830 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (30%).

How energy-efficient are the homes in Obbicht?

A considerable share of the supply in Obbicht is less efficient: 27% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,030 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Obbicht?

From Obbicht you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 8.0 km, a primary school at 1.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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