Palenstein, Zoetermeer – “Heart of renewal”

Palenstein is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Zoetermeer, in the district Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 89 hectares, of which 87 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06370003. The postcode area is 2722AA-2722ZZ.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Heart of renewal'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Palenstein has 5.530 residents. Of these, 48,6% are men and 51,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (29,6%). The other age groups are 22,9% for '45 to 65 years', 18,2% for '65 years or older', 17,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 56,0% is unmarried, 28,8% is married, 11,0% is divorced and 4,1% is widowed. 2.905 residents originate from the Netherlands, 315 come from Europe and 2.310 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.805 households in Palenstein. 46,7% of these are single-person households, 21,4% households without children and 31,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Palenstein there are 4.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.100, which is €4.700 (13%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.200, which is €4.000 (14%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Palenstein are educated to an intermediate level. 47,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 5.530 residents, around 58% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.207 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Palenstein, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 910 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Palenstein there are 2.635 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €284.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 71% rental homes and 29% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 29% privately owned, 68% owned by housing associations and 3% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Palenstein are 1950-1970 (42%) and 1970-1980 (18%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 16 homes for sale in Palenstein. The most recently listed home is Bootsmastraat 11 by Van Herk Makelaars Zoetermeer op Funda. Over the past year, 39 homes were sold in Palenstein. On average, a home was sold within 42 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Palenstein over the past year was €393.346. This is 39% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €284.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.362.

Rental homes

There are 4 homes for rent in Palenstein. The most recent home is Lumeystraat 1, offered by www.woonnet-haaglanden.nl. Over the past year, 24 homes were let in Palenstein. On average, a listing was let within 38 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Palenstein over the past year was €2.260 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €19 per month.

Energy

In Palenstein there are 2.970 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (31%), A (20%) and D (12%). On average, an address in Palenstein uses 2.280 kWh of electricity per year. This is 19% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 640 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 50% below the national average of 1.280 m³.