Rivierenbuurt

Rivierenbuurt, Lelystad – “Child-friendly neigh...”

Neighbourhood in Lelystad

8.6
Residents give Rivierenbuurt a very good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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Rivierenbuurt has 1,525 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 679 homes in RivierenbuurtCurrently there are 6 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in RivierenbuurtBased on registered homes

Rivierenbuurt is located in the province of Flevoland, in the municipality of Lelystad, in the district Waterwijk-Landerijen The neighbourhood has a total area of 36 hectares, of which 33 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09950425. The postcode area is 8226LA-8226NE.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.6. They describe it as 'Child-friendly neighbourhood' and 'Child friendly'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Rivierenbuurt has 1.525 residents. Of these, 49,8% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (26,2%). The other age groups are 25,6% for '45 to 65 years', 18,7% for '65 years or older', 16,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 53,8% is unmarried, 31,1% is married, 12,5% is divorced and 2,6% is widowed. 795 residents originate from the Netherlands, 160 come from Europe and 570 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 715 households in Rivierenbuurt. 39,9% of these are single-person households, 23,8% households without children and 36,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Rivierenbuurt there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €28.200, which is €7.600 (21%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €22.400, which is €6.800 (23%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Rivierenbuurt are educated to an intermediate level. 50,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 24,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.525 residents, around 61% are in paid employment, which amounts to 930 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Rivierenbuurt, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 240 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Rivierenbuurt there are 679 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €270.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. In Rivierenbuurt there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 47% rental homes and 53% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 54% privately owned, 41% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Rivierenbuurt are 1980-1990 (66%) and 1990-2000 (27%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Rivierenbuurt. The most recently listed home is Rhônestraat 218 by De Boer Makelaardij en Assurantien Flevoland B.V. op Funda. No homes were sold in Rivierenbuurt over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Rivierenbuurt. The most recent home is Rhônestraat 138, offered by NS-RealEstate op Funda. No homes were let in Rivierenbuurt over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Rivierenbuurt.

Energy

In Rivierenbuurt there are 700 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (43%), C (29%) and A (26%). On average, an address in Rivierenbuurt uses 2.340 kWh of electricity per year. This is 17% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 10 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 99% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Weserstraat
  • Taagstraat
  • Donaustraat
  • Gouwe
  • Oderstraat
  • Rhônestraat
  • Nieuwe Waterweg
  • Larserdreef
  • Scheldestraat
  • Waalstraat
  • Tiberstraat
  • Kinselmeerstraat
  • Elbestraat
  • Rivierenlaan
  • Oostranddreef
  • Ebrostraat
  • Rijnstraat
  • Merwede
  • Moldau
  • Neckarstraat
  • Amer
  • Mainstraat
  • Moezelstraat
  • Wolgastraat
  • Maasstraat

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
1,2 km
Hospital
2,8 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
3,8 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,5 km
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8.5
Jhosefien Beumkes
Living together · Terraced house
10-10-2025
Child-friendly neighbourhood

Child-friendly neighbourhood with lots of green, quiet neighbourhood with shops and schools nearby. Easy to get around with sports clubs in the area, community centre, pharmacy, GPs and physiotherapy practices. Have been living here happily for 33 years.

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8.8
Jhosefien
Living together · Terraced house
11-08-2025
Child friendly

Nice neighbours. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Lots of green and water. Shops nearby. It's worth a look. Children can play safely. Plenty of schools to choose from. Community centre. Large playground with supervision.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
285Single-person households
170Households without children
260Households 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
€22,400 P.A.average per resident27% below the national average
€28,200 P.A.average per income recipient24% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Rivierenbuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Waterwijk-Landerijen

Figures for the district Waterwijk-Landerijen due to limited data

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
52 days
average time listed · vs. last year
65
sales in the past year
145 m²
average living area
€172.500
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
30 days
average time listed · vs. last year
7
lettings in the past year
114 m²
average living area
€1.050
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Rivierenbuurt
10
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Rivierenbuurt
2.340
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Rivierenbuurt

What does the housing stock in Rivierenbuurt look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 78% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (61%).

How much does a home cost in Rivierenbuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Rivierenbuurt was listed for an average of €485,192 (€3,372 per m²).

How is the population of Rivierenbuurt composed?

Buurt Rivierenbuurt has 1,525 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Rivierenbuurt?

The housing supply in Rivierenbuurt is remarkably efficient: 84% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 10 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Rivierenbuurt?

From Rivierenbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 3.8 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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