Singelkwartier, Schiedam – “Multicultural neighb...”

Singelkwartier is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Schiedam, in the district Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 13 hectares, of which 13 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06060103. The postcode area is 3112GC-3112VH.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.5. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Multicultural neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Singelkwartier has 2.095 residents. Of these, 51,8% are men and 48,4% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (35,6%). The other age groups are 25,5% for '45 to 65 years', 13,4% for '65 years or older', 12,9% for '15 to 25 years' and 12,6% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 62,1% is unmarried, 25,3% is married, 9,5% is divorced and 3,1% is widowed. 935 residents originate from the Netherlands, 470 come from Europe and 695 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.140 households in Singelkwartier. 51,8% of these are single-person households, 22,4% households without children and 25,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.

In Singelkwartier there are 1.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €29.600, which is €6.200 (17%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.300, which is €4.900 (17%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Singelkwartier are educated to an intermediate level. 42,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 26,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.095 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.320 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Singelkwartier, 20% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 240 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Singelkwartier there are 1.061 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €249.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 55% rental homes and 45% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 45% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations and 20% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Singelkwartier are 1925-1950 (28%) and 1700-1900 (23%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 16 homes for sale in Singelkwartier. The most recently listed home is Oosterstraat 43 by Huysvisie, makelaar anno nu. op Pararius. Over the past year, 30 homes were sold in Singelkwartier. On average, a home was sold within 43 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Singelkwartier over the past year was €335.650. This is 35% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €249.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.024.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Singelkwartier. The most recent home is Oosterstraat 56A, offered by Woonzeker Rentals op Pararius. Over the past year, 13 homes were let in Singelkwartier. On average, a listing was let within 26 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Singelkwartier over the past year was €1.327 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €18 per month.

Energy

In Singelkwartier there are 1.065 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (22%), G (21%) and F (20%). On average, an address in Singelkwartier uses 2.050 kWh of electricity per year. This is 27% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 900 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 30% below the national average of 1.280 m³.