Rokkeveen-Oost, Zoetermeer – “Quiet neighbourhood.”

Rokkeveen-Oost is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Zoetermeer, in the district Rokkeveen The neighbourhood has a total area of 221 hectares, of which 210 hectares are land and 11 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06370501. The postcode area is 2712HM-2719VJ.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.8. They describe it as 'Quiet neighbourhood.' and 'Quiet.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Rokkeveen-Oost has 12.715 residents. Of these, 48,8% are men and 51,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,2%). The other age groups are 22,8% for '25 to 45 years', 21,8% for '65 years or older', 16,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,4% is unmarried, 45,8% is married, 7,9% is divorced and 3,9% is widowed. 9.045 residents originate from the Netherlands, 710 come from Europe and 2.960 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 5.400 households in Rokkeveen-Oost. 26,5% of these are single-person households, 34,3% households without children and 39,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Rokkeveen-Oost there are 10.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.500, which is €4.700 (13%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €32.900, which is €3.700 (13%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Rokkeveen-Oost are educated to an intermediate level. 44,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 21,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 12.715 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 8.392 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Rokkeveen-Oost, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.300 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Rokkeveen-Oost there are 5.278 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €398.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 71% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Rokkeveen-Oost are 1980-1990 (62%) and 1990-2000 (33%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 30 homes for sale in Rokkeveen-Oost. The most recently listed home is Bladgroen 50 by Van 't Hof Makelaardij. Over the past year, 182 homes were sold in Rokkeveen-Oost. On average, a home was sold within 36 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Rokkeveen-Oost over the past year was €540.758. This is 36% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €398.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.396.

Rental homes

There are 4 homes for rent in Rokkeveen-Oost. The most recent home is Safarigeel 27, offered by vb&t Verhuurmakelaars. Over the past year, 37 homes were let in Rokkeveen-Oost. On average, a listing was let within 30 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Rokkeveen-Oost over the past year was €1.458 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €17 per month.

Energy

In Rokkeveen-Oost there are 5.413 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (54%), B (25%) and A (14%). On average, an address in Rokkeveen-Oost uses 2.780 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 790 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 38% below the national average of 1.280 m³.