Op de Vos

Op de Vos, Brunssum – “Nice neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Brunssum

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Op de Vos has 1,430 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 655 homes in Op de VosCurrently there are 8 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Op de VosBased on registered homes

Op de Vos is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Brunssum, in the district Brunssum-West The neighbourhood has a total area of 33 hectares, of which 33 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU08990126. The postcode area is 6444GC-6444XW.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Nice neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Op de Vos has 1.430 residents. Of these, 50,7% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (29,4%). The other age groups are 26,2% for '45 to 65 years', 19,9% for '25 to 45 years', 14,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,2% is unmarried, 44,8% is married, 8,7% is divorced and 5,9% is widowed. 1.110 residents originate from the Netherlands, 190 come from Europe and 130 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 630 households in Op de Vos. 27,0% of these are single-person households, 37,3% households without children and 35,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Op de Vos there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.300, which is €5.500 (15%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.000, which is €4.200 (14%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Op de Vos are educated to an intermediate level. 42,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 27,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.430 residents, around 57% are in paid employment, which amounts to 815 people. This is 8% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Op de Vos, 35% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 370 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Op de Vos there are 655 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €248.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 21% rental homes and 79% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 78% privately owned, 14% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Op de Vos are 1970-1980 (52%) and 1950-1970 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Op de Vos. The most recently listed home is Vogelwikke 28 by DT Makelaardij. Over the past year, 9 homes were sold in Op de Vos. On average, a home was sold within 27 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Op de Vos over the past year was €334.778. This is 35% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €248.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.517.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Op de Vos. The most recent home is Schildstraat 60A, offered by Huizenbalie.nl op Pararius. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Op de Vos. On average, a listing was let within 16 days.

No recent rental data available for Op de Vos.

Energy

In Op de Vos there are 657 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are D (42%), C (28%) and A (12%). On average, an address in Op de Vos uses 2.910 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.130 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 12% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Marcellusstraat
  • Sleutelbloem
  • Korenbloem
  • Fortunatusstraat
  • Heggerank
  • Richardusstraat
  • Valeriusstraat
  • Monulfusstraat
  • Hopperank
  • Martinusstraat
  • Gerbaldusstraat
  • Floribertusstraat
  • Pinksterbloem
  • Bolderik
  • Kollebloem
  • Tritbach
  • Hubertusstraat
  • Willibrordusstraat
  • Walcundusstraat
  • Ganzevoet
  • Renatusstraat
  • Helmbloem
  • Amandusstraat
  • Gondulfusstraat
  • Bonifaciusstraat
  • Lambertusstraat
  • Vogelwikke
  • Servatiusstraat
  • Bijvoet
  • Marebosjesweg
  • Maastrichterstraat

Amenities

GP
1,8 km
Pharmacy
2,2 km
Hospital
2,7 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
5,2 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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Family · Terraced house
28-06-2024
Nice neighbourhood

It's a safe neighbourhood with nice people, good hygiene, and a wide range of housing, education, green spaces, and amenities. Additionally, the neighbourhood is easily accessible.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
170Single-person households
235Households without children
225Households 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
€25,000 P.A.average per resident19% below the national average
€30,300 P.A.average per income recipient19% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Op de Vos
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Brunssum-West

Figures for the district Brunssum-West due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€386.400
average▲ 25,4%
€399.000
median▲ 49,2%
5 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.842
average▲ 12,4%
€2.814
median▲ 10,8%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
70 days ▲ 35,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
71
sales in the past year
140 m²
average living area
€145.000
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)
Op de Vos
1.130
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Op de Vos
2.910
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Op de Vos

What does the housing stock in Op de Vos look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 51% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (42%).

How much does a home cost in Op de Vos?

Over the past year a home for sale in Op de Vos was listed for an average of €363,444 (€2,694 per m²).

What kind of people live in Op de Vos?

Buurt Op de Vos has 1,430 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

What is within walking distance in Op de Vos?

From Op de Vos you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 1.8 km, a railway station at 5.2 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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