Simpelveld is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Simpelveld, in the district Simpelveld. The neighbourhood has a total area of 144 hectares, of which 144 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09650000. The postcode area is 6369AA-6369XX.
Simpelveld has 2.255 residents. Of these, 48,3% are men and 51,7% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (36,6%). The other age groups are 24,2% for '45 to 65 years', 19,7% for '25 to 45 years', 11,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,5% is unmarried, 39,9% is married, 9,5% is divorced and 10,9% is widowed. 1.835 residents originate from the Netherlands, 310 come from Europe and 105 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.230 households in Simpelveld. 48,8% of these are single-person households, 30,1% households without children and 21,1% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Simpelveld there are 1.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.700, which is €9.500 (23%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.900, which is €6.000 (17%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Simpelveld are educated to an intermediate level. 46,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 2.255 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.466 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Simpelveld, 45% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 790 people receive this benefit.
In Simpelveld there are 1.261 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €222.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 58% rental homes and 42% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 42% privately owned, 45% owned by housing associations and 14% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Simpelveld are 1950-1970 (24%) and 1970-1980 (20%).
There are currently 24 homes for sale in Simpelveld. The most recently listed home is St. Nicolaasstraat 25 by STERCKWONEN makelaardij. Over the past year, 28 homes were sold in Simpelveld. On average, a home was sold within 88 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Simpelveld over the past year was €302.518. This is 36% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €222.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.201.
There is 1 homes for rent in Simpelveld. The most recent home is Bulkemstraat 35, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Simpelveld. On average, a listing was let within 15 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Simpelveld over the past year was €530 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €13 per month.
In Simpelveld there are 1.019 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are D (28%), C (24%) and A (11%). On average, an address in Simpelveld uses 2.540 kWh of electricity per year. This is 0% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 930 m³ per year, is 16% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 55% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (51%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Simpelveld was listed for an average of €302,518 (€2,201 per m²). That is 42% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 33%.
Buurt Simpelveld has 2,255 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (37%).
From Simpelveld you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 6.8 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 24 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Simpelveld. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 87 days — relatively long for the current market.
