Schorsmolen, Breda – “junkenhol”

Schorsmolen is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Breda, in the district Breda centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 28 hectares, of which 26 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU07580004. The postcode area is 4811KC-4811ZZ.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as satisfactory with a score of 5.8. They describe it as 'junkenhol', 'Close to all shops' and 'Quiet neighbourhood'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: accessibility, amenities, safety receive high ratings, while cleanliness and education are mentioned as weak points.

Residents

Schorsmolen has 3.590 residents. Of these, 52,2% are men and 47,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (43,2%). The other age groups are 22,4% for '15 to 25 years', 16,0% for '45 to 65 years', 15,5% for '65 years or older' and 3,1% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 76,2% is unmarried, 10,4% is married, 7,8% is divorced and 5,6% is widowed. 2.350 residents originate from the Netherlands, 520 come from Europe and 715 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.600 households in Schorsmolen. 77,1% of these are single-person households, 17,5% households without children and 5,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,3 persons.

In Schorsmolen there are 3.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.700, which is €2.100 (6%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €32.200, which is €3.000 (10%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Schorsmolen are educated to an intermediate level. 42,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 42,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 15,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.590 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.477 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (91%), while 9% are self-employed. In Schorsmolen, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 520 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Schorsmolen there are 2.309 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €241.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 81% rental homes and 19% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 19% privately owned, 45% owned by housing associations and 36% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Schorsmolen are 1980-1990 (49%) and 1970-1980 (15%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 21 homes for sale in Schorsmolen. The most recently listed home is Middellaan 460D22 by By Casper Makelaardij op Pararius. Over the past year, 73 homes were sold in Schorsmolen. On average, a home was sold within 37 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Schorsmolen over the past year was €320.212. This is 33% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €241.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.447.

Rental homes

There are 5 homes for rent in Schorsmolen. The most recent home is Middellaan 596, offered by www.klikvoorwonen.nl. Over the past year, 115 homes were let in Schorsmolen. On average, a listing was let within 19 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Schorsmolen over the past year was €1.027 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €9 per month.

Energy

In Schorsmolen there are 2.388 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), B (26%) and A (23%). On average, an address in Schorsmolen uses 1.920 kWh of electricity per year. This is 32% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 590 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 54% below the national average of 1.280 m³.