Neighbourhood in Maastricht
Pottenberg is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Maastricht, in the district Buitenwijk West The neighbourhood has a total area of 50 hectares, of which 50 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09350203. The postcode area is 6216AB-6216XS.
Three residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.2. They describe it as 'Safety has improved slightly in recent years', 'Great place to live, lots of greenery that makes you happy!' and 'Cosy, quiet, beautiful'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, greenery, amenities, community are seen as strong points.
Pottenberg has 2.330 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (27,7%). The other age groups are 26,2% for '45 to 65 years', 18,9% for '65 years or older', 15,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 55,6% is unmarried, 26,8% is married, 11,6% is divorced and 5,6% is widowed. 1.360 residents originate from the Netherlands, 330 come from Europe and 640 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.250 households in Pottenberg. 51,6% of these are single-person households, 18,8% households without children and 29,6% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.
In Pottenberg there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €23.100, which is €12.700 (35%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €19.000, which is €10.200 (35%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Pottenberg are educated to an intermediate level. 45,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 39,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 14,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 2.330 residents, around 48% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.118 people. This is 17% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Pottenberg, 39% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 390 people receive this benefit.
In Pottenberg there are 1.298 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €207.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 86% rental homes and 14% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 14% privately owned, 85% owned by housing associations and 1% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Pottenberg are 1950-1970 (93%) and 1990-2000 (3%).
There are currently 2 homes for sale in Pottenberg. The most recently listed home is Klokbekerstraat 82 by Damen Makelaardij. Over the past year, 7 homes were sold in Pottenberg. On average, a home was sold within 96 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Pottenberg over the past year was €450.857. This is 118% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €207.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.607.
There is 1 homes for rent in Pottenberg. The most recent home is Terra cottaplein 14A, offered by Hypodomus Maastricht Lap & Pletsers. Over the past year, 19 homes were let in Pottenberg. On average, a listing was let within 13 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Pottenberg over the past year was €1.255 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €14 per month.
In Pottenberg there are 1.256 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (27%), A (24%) and D (15%). On average, an address in Pottenberg uses 2.140 kWh of electricity per year. This is 24% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 900 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 30% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
Safety has improved slightly in recent years. However, there is still nuisance, especially from September onwards, from illegal heavy fireworks Category 4/5 in the evening hours. At New Year's Eve, we ourselves call it a war zone here, you can no longer go outside safely and that for 48 hours. With dogs, it's a lot of stress for us. Something should be done about this, you have to flee your home, living enjoyment is legally required.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant surroundings and nice and quiet. In a word, great to live in!
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a few people live here, but it's still nice and quiet. There's a lot of nature and a lot of land, so plenty of space. Children can play safely on the street, nice walks with the dog.
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 68% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (56%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Pottenberg was listed for an average of €355,017 (€3,387 per m²).
A rental home in Pottenberg cost an average of €1,193 per month (€14 per m²).
Residents give Pottenberg a 8.2 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Especially nature and greenery (9.3) scores well; safety (7.3) receives the lowest rating.
Buurt Pottenberg has 2,330 residents. Notably, 52% of the households are single-person households.
From Pottenberg you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 4.6 km, a primary school at 0.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
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