Valkenburg is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, in the district Valkenburg. The neighbourhood has a total area of 224 hectares, of which 217 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09940000. The postcode area is 6301AA-6301ZZ.
Valkenburg has 3.510 residents. Of these, 47,2% are men and 52,8% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (40,5%). The other age groups are 26,2% for '45 to 65 years', 18,7% for '25 to 45 years', 8,4% for '15 to 25 years' and 6,4% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 38,3% is unmarried, 36,6% is married, 12,7% is divorced and 12,5% is widowed. 2.740 residents originate from the Netherlands, 485 come from Europe and 285 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.935 households in Valkenburg. 52,5% of these are single-person households, 31,8% households without children and 15,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Valkenburg there are 3.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.000, which is €3.200 (8%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €35.700, which is €800 (2%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Valkenburg are educated to an intermediate level. 43,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 27,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.510 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.387 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (75%), while 25% are self-employed. In Valkenburg, 45% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.320 people receive this benefit.
In Valkenburg there are 2.191 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €309.000. Of these, around 88% are occupied and 12% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 57% rental homes and 43% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 43% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 39% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Valkenburg are 1950-1970 (26%) and 2000-2010 (14%).
There are currently 85 homes for sale in Valkenburg. The most recently listed home is Nieuweweg 14 by Dionne makelaars. Over the past year, 106 homes were sold in Valkenburg. On average, a home was sold within 85 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Valkenburg over the past year was €470.201. This is 52% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €309.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.828.
There is 1 homes for rent in Valkenburg. The most recent home is Neerhem 45B, offered by Pooters Makelaardij. Over the past year, 21 homes were let in Valkenburg. On average, a listing was let within 60 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Valkenburg over the past year was €1.382 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €18 per month.
In Valkenburg there are 1.670 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (22%), B (21%) and C (18%). On average, an address in Valkenburg uses 2.290 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 890 m³ per year, is 11% above the national average of 800 m³.
The most common type is flats (63%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Valkenburg was listed for an average of €470,201 (€3,828 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 6%.
A rental home in Valkenburg cost an average of €1,382 per month (€18 per m²). That is 26% below the national average.
Buurt Valkenburg has 3,510 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (40%). Notably, 52% of the households are single-person households.
The housing supply in Valkenburg is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 890 m³ per year.
From Valkenburg you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 0.9 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 85 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Valkenburg. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 85 days — relatively long for the current market.
