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Neighbourhood in HeemskerkPoelenburg
8.5
Residents give Poelenburg a very good ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Poelenburg has 1,455 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 823 homes in PoelenburgCurrently there are 3 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in PoelenburgBased on registered homes

Poelenburg is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Heemskerk, in the district Poelenburg en Oosterzij. The neighbourhood has a total area of 19 hectares, of which 18 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03960500. The postcode area is 1962GD-1962TZ.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.5. They describe it as 'Poor maintenance', 'Very good.' and 'Typical village feeling'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, education, safety, accessibility are seen as strong points.

Residents

Poelenburg has 1.455 residents. Of these, 45,7% are men and 54,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,5%). The other age groups are 27,1% for '65 years or older', 20,6% for '25 to 45 years', 14,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,7% is unmarried, 34,0% is married, 13,4% is divorced and 7,9% is widowed. 980 residents originate from the Netherlands, 190 come from Europe and 290 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 730 households in Poelenburg. 41,1% of these are single-person households, 26,7% households without children and 32,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Poelenburg there are 1.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.000, which is €12.200 (29%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €24.700, which is €10.200 (29%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Poelenburg are educated to an intermediate level. 45,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 18,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.455 residents, around 59% are in paid employment, which amounts to 858 people. This is 13% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Poelenburg, 37% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 350 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Poelenburg there are 823 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €312.000. Of these, around 87% are occupied and 13% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 78% rental homes and 22% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 22% privately owned, 66% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Poelenburg are 1950-1970 (58%) and 2000-2010 (26%).

Homes for sale in Poelenburg

There are currently 3 homes for sale in Poelenburg. The most recently listed home is Maerelaan 28A by Teer Makelaars Heemskerk B.V.. Over the past year, 5 homes were sold in Poelenburg. On average, a home was sold within 34 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Poelenburg over the past year was €511.800. This is 64% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €312.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.990.

Rental homes in Poelenburg

There is 1 homes for rent in Poelenburg. The most recent home is Huibert Pootstraat 15, offered by Brockhoff Verhuur. No homes were let in Poelenburg over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Poelenburg.

Energy

In Poelenburg there are 644 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (40%), D (20%) and A+ (9%). On average, an address in Poelenburg uses 2.050 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 660 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 18% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • De Genestetstraat
  • Laan van Assumburg
  • Anna Blamanhof
  • P C Hooftstraat
  • Van Ruusbroecstraat
  • Poelenburgplantsoen
  • Huibert Pootstraat
  • Van Maerlantstraat
  • Potgieterstraat
  • Hasebroekstraat
  • Van Lennepstraat
  • Bilderdijkstraat
  • Schimmelstraat
  • Nicolaas Beetsstraat
  • Van Meursstraat
  • Constantijn Huygensstraat
  • Wiekslag
  • Louis Couperusstraat
  • Brederostraat
  • Staringstraat
  • Jacob Catsstraat
  • Coornhertstraat
  • Luceberthof
  • da Costastraat

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
5,2 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
2,6 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,4 km
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Experiences of Poelenburg

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6.4
Jolanda
Family · Overig
26-09-2025
Poor maintenance

Houses will be demolished in the future they say 20227 as far as we know nothing neighbourhood okay otherwise poor maintenance

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Jos
Living together · Terraced house
03-07-2025
Very good.

Have lived there for years.

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9.0
Damian
Family · Terraced house
21-05-2025
Typical village feeling

Nice and close together but not too much. The neighbourhood is super cosy and social, so that's not the issue. Plenty of facilities like playgrounds and a Cruyff court football field.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
300Single-person households
195Households without children
235Households 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
€24,700 P.A.average per resident29% below the national average
€30,000 P.A.average per income recipient29% below the national average
88%of the employed are in paid employment
12%of the employed are self-employed
59%
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
Poelenburg
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Poelenburg en Oosterzij

Figures for the district Poelenburg en Oosterzij due to limited data

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
44 days ▼ 62,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
33
sales in the past year
98 m²
average living area
-22%
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)
Poelenburg
660
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Poelenburg
2.050
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Poelenburg

What does the housing stock in Poelenburg look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 86% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (42%).

How much does a home cost in Poelenburg?

Over the past year a home for sale in Poelenburg was listed for an average of €406,197 (€4,271 per m²). That is 22% below the Dutch national average.

What do residents think of Poelenburg?

Residents give Poelenburg a 8.5 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Education stands out with a 10.0; community lags behind with a 7.3.

What is within walking distance in Poelenburg?

From Poelenburg you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 2.6 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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