Neighbourhood in Zoetermeer
Palenstein-Zuid is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Zoetermeer, in the district Palenstein The neighbourhood has a total area of 19 hectares, of which 19 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06370306. The postcode area is 2722BA-2722DD.
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.
Palenstein-Zuid has 1.485 residents. Of these, 49,8% are men and 49,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (26,6%). The other age groups are 26,3% for '45 to 65 years', 18,9% for '0 to 15 years', 15,8% for '65 years or older' and 12,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 49,8% is unmarried, 36,7% is married, 9,4% is divorced and 4,0% is widowed. 770 residents originate from the Netherlands, 85 come from Europe and 630 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 600 households in Palenstein-Zuid. 30,0% of these are single-person households, 25,0% households without children and 45,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Palenstein-Zuid, 22% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 210 people receive this benefit.
In Palenstein-Zuid there are 590 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €384.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. In Palenstein-Zuid there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 53% rental homes and 47% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 47% privately owned, 50% owned by housing associations and 3% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Palenstein-Zuid are 1950-1970 (73%) and 2020 and later (20%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Palenstein-Zuid. The most recently listed home is Bootsmastraat 11 by Van Herk Makelaars Zoetermeer op Funda. No homes were sold in Palenstein-Zuid over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Palenstein-Zuid. The most recent home is Dirk van den Doortogestraat 85, offered by www.woonnet-haaglanden.nl. No homes were let in Palenstein-Zuid over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Palenstein-Zuid.
In Palenstein-Zuid there are 486 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), A++++ (19%) and C (17%).
Palenstein in Zoetermeer is a neighbourhood in transformation, where modernisation and greenery take centre stage. The multicultural community creates a lively and diverse atmosphere. With improved homes, green spaces and proximity to amenities, it is an attractive area for families and young professionals. The neighbourhood feels forward-looking, but retains a strong sense of connection among residents.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 68% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (72%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Palenstein-Zuid was listed for an average of €420,870 (€4,368 per m²). That is 20% below the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Palenstein-Zuid cost an average of €1,922 per month (€18 per m²). That is 11% below the national average.
Buurt Palenstein-Zuid has 1,485 residents. Many families: 45% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Palenstein-Zuid is remarkably efficient: 55% has an A, A+ or B label.
From Palenstein-Zuid you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 1.9 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
