Simpelveld is located in the province of Limburg. The municipality has a total area of 1.603 hectares, of which 1.603 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0965. The postcode area is 6351AA-6369XZ.
Simpelveld has 10.270 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,7% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (29,4%). The other age groups are 28,6% for '45 to 65 years', 20,1% for '25 to 45 years', 12,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,0% is unmarried, 45,0% is married, 8,5% is divorced and 7,5% is widowed. 8.193 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.574 come from Europe and 503 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 4.889 households in Simpelveld. 35,0% of these are single-person households, 35,7% households without children and 29,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Simpelveld there are 8.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €38.600, which is €3.600 (9%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.100, which is €1.800 (5%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Simpelveld are educated to an intermediate level. 44,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 26,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 10.270 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 7.086 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Simpelveld, 34% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.640 people receive this benefit.
In Simpelveld there are 5.162 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €274.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 35% rental homes and 65% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 64% privately owned, 24% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Simpelveld are 1950-1970 (31%) and 1970-1980 (21%).
There are currently 72 homes for sale in Simpelveld. The most recently listed home is Heiweg 40 by Corio Makelaars BV. Over the past year, 132 homes were sold in Simpelveld. On average, a home was sold within 81 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Simpelveld over the past year was €376.625. This is 37% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €274.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.502.
There are 5 homes for rent in Simpelveld. The most recent home is Brandstraat 157, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. Over the past year, 7 homes were let in Simpelveld. On average, a listing was let within 30 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Simpelveld over the past year was €1.224 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €11 per month.
In Simpelveld there are 3.043 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (23%), D (21%) and A (18%). On average, an address in Simpelveld uses 2.720 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.010 m³ per year, is 26% above the national average of 800 m³.
Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village. The plus, chip shop, kapsalon, a couple of cafes, nothing more.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in Bocholtz for almost 30 years, but with each passing year, the village is declining. The municipality of Simpelveld always prioritises Simpelveld, despite Bocholtz being larger. Few to no new houses, 0 facilities apart from a neglected supermarket and some takeaway joints, greenery is poorly maintained and nothing is done about the decay of some neighbourhoods.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways fun and cosy
Auto-translated to English by AICosy quiet street and neighbourhood. Friendly neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 67% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Simpelveld was listed for an average of €376,625 (€2,502 per m²). That is 28% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 17%.
Residents give Simpelveld a 7.3 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. Especially safety (8.8) scores well; amenities (5.3) receives the lowest rating.
From Simpelveld you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 7.3 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 72 homes for sale and 5 homes for rent in Simpelveld. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 80 days — relatively long for the current market.
