Neighbourhood in Amsterdam
Valkenburg is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam, in the district Nieuwmarkt/Lastage The neighbourhood has a total area of 7 hectares, of which 7 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU0363AF07. The postcode area is 1011MG-1011VM.
Valkenburg has 1.215 residents. Of these, 51,4% are men and 48,1% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (34,2%). The other age groups are 25,9% for '65 years or older', 21,4% for '45 to 65 years', 11,1% for '15 to 25 years' and 7,4% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 61,3% is unmarried, 25,1% is married, 9,5% is divorced and 3,7% is widowed. 585 residents originate from the Netherlands, 280 come from Europe and 350 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 815 households in Valkenburg. 66,9% of these are single-person households, 20,2% households without children and 12,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Valkenburg there are 1.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €53.900, which is €11.700 (28%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €48.200, which is €13.300 (38%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Valkenburg are highly educated. 65,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 22,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 12,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 1.215 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 851 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (77%), while 23% are self-employed. In Valkenburg, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 290 people receive this benefit.
In Valkenburg there are 823 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €567.000. Of these, around 91% are occupied and 9% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 59% rental homes and 41% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 41% privately owned, 23% owned by housing associations, 35% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Valkenburg are 1990-2000 (47%) and 1970-1980 (18%).
There are currently 12 homes for sale in Valkenburg. The most recently listed home is Rapenburgerstraat 73D2 by Expat Housing Network op Funda. Over the past year, 44 homes were sold in Valkenburg. On average, a home was sold within 60 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Valkenburg over the past year was €842.500. This is 49% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €567.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €14.526.
There are 3 homes for rent in Valkenburg. The most recent home is Koerierstersplein 8, offered by KRK Verhuurmakelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 35 homes were let in Valkenburg. On average, a listing was let within 39 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Valkenburg over the past year was €2.067 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €34 per month.
In Valkenburg there are 561 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), B (23%) and C (14%). On average, an address in Valkenburg uses 1.730 kWh of electricity per year. This is 32% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 310 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 61% below the national average of 800 m³.
The most common type is flats (99%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Valkenburg was listed for an average of €734,000 (€10,508 per m²). That is 39% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 31%.
A rental home in Valkenburg cost an average of €2,743 per month (€36 per m²). That is 27% above the national average.
Buurt Valkenburg has 1,215 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (34%). Notably, 67% of the households are single-person households.
The housing supply in Valkenburg is remarkably efficient: 68% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 310 m³ per year.
From Valkenburg you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 1.7 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 14 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Valkenburg.
