Oranjewijk

Oranjewijk, Waterland – “Nice little neighbou...”

Neighbourhood in Waterland

7.1
Residents give Oranjewijk a good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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Oranjewijk has 990 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 401 homes in OranjewijkCurrently there are 2 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in OranjewijkBased on registered homes

Oranjewijk is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Waterland, in the district Monnickendam The neighbourhood has a total area of 13 hectares, of which 12 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU08520001. The postcode area is 1141BS-1141PZ.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.1. They describe it as 'Nice little neighbourhood; the Oranjewijk' and 'Cosy neighbourhood, friendly neighbours included.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Oranjewijk has 990 residents. Of these, 49,5% are men and 50,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (26,8%). The other age groups are 23,7% for '45 to 65 years', 20,7% for '0 to 15 years', 16,2% for '65 years or older' and 12,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 54,0% is unmarried, 34,8% is married, 6,6% is divorced and 4,5% is widowed. 765 residents originate from the Netherlands, 55 come from Europe and 165 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 410 households in Oranjewijk. 30,5% of these are single-person households, 23,2% households without children and 46,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Oranjewijk there are 800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.100, which is €5.100 (12%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.400, which is €6.500 (19%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Oranjewijk are educated to an intermediate level. 45,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 27,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 990 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 723 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Oranjewijk, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 140 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Oranjewijk there are 401 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €356.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 42% rental homes and 58% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 58% privately owned, 35% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Oranjewijk are 1950-1970 (81%) and 2010-2020 (12%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 2 homes for sale in Oranjewijk. The most recently listed home is Beatrixlaan 15 by Pim de Jong Makelaars. Over the past year, 23 homes were sold in Oranjewijk. On average, a home was sold within 84 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Oranjewijk over the past year was €488.913. This is 37% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €356.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.405.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Oranjewijk. The most recent home is Wilhelminalaan 40, offered by Bright Apartments op Funda. Over the past year, 4 homes were let in Oranjewijk. On average, a listing was let within 15 days.

No recent rental data available for Oranjewijk.

Energy

In Oranjewijk there are 252 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (38%), C (18%) and D (15%). On average, an address in Oranjewijk uses 2.580 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 850 m³ per year, is 6% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Hendrikstraat
  • Julianalaan
  • Emmastraat
  • Margrietstraat
  • Bernhardlaan
  • Marijkestraat
  • Oranjestraat
  • Irenestraat
  • Pierebaan
  • Beatrixlaan
  • Willem Alexanderhof
  • Nieuwpoortslaan
  • Wilhelminalaan

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
5,9 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
10,3 km
Day nursery
1,1 km
Primary school
0,2 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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6.6
Linda Spanjer
Living together · Terraced house
23-08-2025
Nice little neighbourhood; the Oranjewijk

Downside is often number 2 of dog near the pavement. Please clean up after yourself when walking your pet.

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7.6
Linda Spanjer
Living together · Terraced house
25-03-2025
Cosy neighbourhood, friendly neighbours included.

North Holland district social through and through. Direct neighbours get along well, others greet too.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
125Single-person households
95Households without children
190Households 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
€28,400 P.A.average per resident19% below the national average
€37,100 P.A.average per income recipient12% below the national average
83%of the employed are in paid employment
17%of the employed are self-employed
73%
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
Oranjewijk
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Oranjewijk

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
84 days ▼ 9,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
23
sales in the past year
108 m²
average living area
-7%
cheaper 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)
Oranjewijk
850
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Oranjewijk
2.580
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Oranjewijk

What does the housing stock in Oranjewijk look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 91% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (58%).

How much does a home cost in Oranjewijk?

Over the past year a home for sale in Oranjewijk was listed for an average of €488,913 (€4,537 per m²).

How is the population of Oranjewijk composed?

Buurt Oranjewijk has 990 residents. Many families: 46% of the households have children.

How far are amenities from Oranjewijk?

From Oranjewijk you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 10.3 km, a primary school at 0.2 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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