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Neighbourhood in EnkhuizenOude Gouw
6.5
Residents give Oude Gouw a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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Oude Gouw has 2,715 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,292 homes in Oude GouwCurrently there are 8 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Oude GouwBased on registered homes

Oude Gouw is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Enkhuizen, in the district Enkhuizen Noord. The neighbourhood has a total area of 38 hectares, of which 36 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03880106. The postcode area is 1602NA-1602SZ.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.5. They describe it as 'Bad' and 'Quiet street.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Oude Gouw has 2.715 residents. Of these, 49,5% are men and 50,6% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (26,3%). The other age groups are 24,1% for '45 to 65 years', 23,6% for '65 years or older', 14,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,9% is unmarried, 36,6% is married, 10,1% is divorced and 7,6% is widowed. 1.765 residents originate from the Netherlands, 315 come from Europe and 635 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.235 households in Oude Gouw. 40,9% of these are single-person households, 26,7% households without children and 32,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Oude Gouw there are 2.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.700, which is €11.500 (27%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €26.900, which is €8.000 (23%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Oude Gouw are educated to a lower level. 46,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1), 40,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 12,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.715 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.819 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Oude Gouw, 34% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 590 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Oude Gouw there are 1.292 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €262.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. In Oude Gouw there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 51% rental homes and 49% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 49% privately owned, 38% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Oude Gouw are 1970-1980 (62%) and 1950-1970 (22%).

Homes for sale in Oude Gouw

There are currently 8 homes for sale in Oude Gouw. The most recently listed home is Meeuwenlaan 56 by CMK Makelaars, daar voel je je thuis! op Funda. Over the past year, 42 homes were sold in Oude Gouw. On average, a home was sold within 31 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Oude Gouw over the past year was €353.702. This is 35% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €262.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.078.

Rental homes in Oude Gouw

There are currently no homes for rent in Oude Gouw. The most recent home is Meeuwenlaan 26, offered by Heimstaden op Pararius. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in Oude Gouw. On average, a listing was let within 7 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Oude Gouw over the past year was €809 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Oude Gouw there are 875 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (47%), C (25%) and A (20%). On average, an address in Oude Gouw uses 2.250 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 810 m³ per year, is 1% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Prunushof
  • Lindenhof
  • Wilgenkade
  • Seringenstraat
  • Prunuslaan
  • Roerdompplein
  • Kievitstraat
  • Lijsterbesstraat
  • Dreef
  • Elzenbaan
  • Vogelkerslaan
  • Meeuwenlaan
  • Kastanjelaan
  • Groenling
  • Lepelaarshof
  • Plataanstraat
  • Reigerweg
  • Goudenregenstraat
  • Abelenstraat
  • Berkenlaan
  • Zwaluwweg
  • Tureluurshof
  • Talingshof
  • Leeuweriklaan
  • Rietgorsstraat
  • Gruttolaan
  • Hazelaarshof
  • Meidoornstraat
  • Iepenlaan
  • Hoeksteenbrug
  • Tureluurstraat
  • Wielewaal
  • Acaciastraat
  • Wulpenlaan
  • Populierenlaan
  • Hazelaarstraat
  • Koperwiekplein
  • Koekoekspad
  • Roerdompstraat
  • Kwartellaan
  • Lindenlaan
  • Elzenhof
  • Seringenhof

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,4 km
Hospital
2,1 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
2,4 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,2 km
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4.3
M
Living alone · Apartment
18-10-2025
Bad

Builder van Enkhuizen

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8.6
Elly van Ramesdonk
Living alone · Terraced house
15-09-2024
Quiet street.

Nice street with lots of friendly people, little traffic.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
505Single-person households
330Households without children
400Households 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
€26,900 P.A.average per resident23% below the national average
€30,700 P.A.average per income recipient27% below the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
67%
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
Oude Gouw
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Oude Gouw

Sale price · Q4 2026
€364.714
average▲ 2,7%
€329.000
median▼ 1,8%
7 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€2.952
average▼ 3,7%
€3.017
median▲ 1,8%
-32% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
31 days ▼ 29,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
42
sales in the past year
116 m²
average living area
-32%
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)
Oude Gouw
810
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Oude Gouw
2.250
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Oude Gouw

Which type of home is most common in Oude Gouw?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 95% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (46%).

How expensive are houses in Oude Gouw?

Over the past year a home for sale in Oude Gouw was listed for an average of €353,702 (€3,078 per m²). That is 32% below the Dutch national average.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Oude Gouw?

The housing supply in Oude Gouw is remarkably efficient: 61% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 810 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Oude Gouw?

From Oude Gouw you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 2.4 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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