Recreatiebuurt, Dijk en Waard – “Quiet neighbourhood”

Recreatiebuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Dijk en Waard, in the district Bomen- Recreatiewijk The neighbourhood has a total area of 81 hectares, of which 77 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19801302. The postcode area is 1701DA-1702ST.

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

Residents

Recreatiebuurt has 2.210 residents. Of these, 49,1% are men and 50,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (32,6%). The other age groups are 26,7% for '45 to 65 years', 19,0% for '25 to 45 years', 12,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,4% is unmarried, 40,0% is married, 10,6% is divorced and 8,1% is widowed. 1.770 residents originate from the Netherlands, 145 come from Europe and 295 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.080 households in Recreatiebuurt. 43,5% of these are single-person households, 31,0% households without children and 25,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Recreatiebuurt there are 1.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.900, which is €3.900 (11%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.300, which is €1.900 (7%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Recreatiebuurt are educated to an intermediate level. 46,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 16,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.210 residents, around 60% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.326 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Recreatiebuurt, 40% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 670 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Recreatiebuurt there are 1.102 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €322.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. In Recreatiebuurt there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 49% rental homes and 51% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 50% privately owned, 25% owned by housing associations and 25% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Recreatiebuurt are 1950-1970 (33%) and 1970-1980 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 11 homes for sale in Recreatiebuurt. The most recently listed home is Pastoor Sprengerstraat 1 by Rietgans. Makelaars in exclusief wonen op Funda. Over the past year, 21 homes were sold in Recreatiebuurt. On average, a home was sold within 48 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Recreatiebuurt over the past year was €420.024. This is 30% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €322.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.231.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Recreatiebuurt. The most recent home is Acacialaan 39, offered by Van der Borden Huur & Beheer. Over the past year, 10 homes were let in Recreatiebuurt. On average, a listing was let within 40 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Recreatiebuurt over the past year was €1.050 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Recreatiebuurt there are 1.180 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (36%), C (31%) and B (12%). On average, an address in Recreatiebuurt uses 2.450 kWh of electricity per year. This is 13% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 930 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 27% below the national average of 1.280 m³.