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Neighbourhood in AltenaVeen

Neighbourhood Veen

Municipality of Altena

7.9
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Veen has 2,495 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 969 homes in VeenCurrently there are 15 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in VeenBased on registered homes

Veen is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Altena, in the district Veen. The neighbourhood has a total area of 100 hectares, of which 98 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19591301. The postcode area is 4261AL-4264WC.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.9. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Yes, nice quiet neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Veen has 2.495 residents. Of these, 51,3% are men and 48,7% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (26,5%). The other age groups are 24,4% for '45 to 65 years', 19,2% for '0 to 15 years', 17,0% for '65 years or older' and 13,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,5% is unmarried, 44,1% is married, 4,8% is divorced and 4,6% is widowed. 2.190 residents originate from the Netherlands, 175 come from Europe and 135 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.000 households in Veen. 31,0% of these are single-person households, 27,0% households without children and 42,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Veen there are 1.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.500, which is €5.700 (14%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.700, which is €6.200 (18%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Veen are educated to an intermediate level. 50,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 14,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.495 residents, around 78% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.946 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (76%), while 24% are self-employed. In Veen, 20% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 380 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Veen there are 969 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €410.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 32% rental homes and 68% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 68% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Veen are 1950-1970 (18%) and 2010-2020 (17%).

Homes for sale in Veen

There are currently 15 homes for sale in Veen. The most recently listed home is Nieuwstraat 9 by ViaJoop Makelaardij. Over the past year, 19 homes were sold in Veen. On average, a home was sold within 38 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Veen over the past year was €531.000. This is 30% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €410.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.748.

Rental homes in Veen

There are currently no homes for rent in Veen. The most recent home is Van der Loostraat 28, offered by ViaJoop Makelaardij. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Veen. On average, a listing was let within 31 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Veen over the past year was €1.300 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €19 per month.

Energy

In Veen there are 564 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (43%), C (16%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Veen uses 3.170 kWh of electricity per year. This is 24% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 910 m³ per year, is 14% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Maasdijk
  • Kievitsven
  • Schmitzstraat
  • Veense Put
  • Veense Waard
  • Hardenbergh
  • Wethouder van der Polstraat
  • Witboomstraat
  • Groeneweg
  • Willem de Zwijgerstraat
  • Van Ballegooijenhof
  • Tuinstraat
  • Hubertus Schreudershof
  • Verzetsplein
  • Hazelegerstraat
  • Nieuwstraat
  • Grotestraat
  • Van der Loostraat
  • Burgemeester van Dijkstraat
  • Emmastraat
  • Hanenhof
  • Mussentiend
  • Doctor Tjalmastraat
  • Frederik Hendrikstraat
  • De Bruijnstraat
  • Tamerisstraat
  • Waterfront
  • Hofstraat
  • De Eng
  • Juliana van Stolbergstraat
  • Singel
  • Coletsingel
  • Mauritsstraat
  • Wilhelminastraat

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
2,3 km
Hospital
11,7 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
13,7 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
2,6 km
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7.9
Lau
Family · Vrijstaand huis
02-08-2025
Yes, nice quiet neighbourhood

Beautiful neighbourhood, quiet but with super friendly people, really gives you that village feel. Sometimes a bit remote and quite a drive to the motorway, though all essentials are nearby. Beautiful along the Maas for lovely boating.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
310Single-person households
270Households without children
420Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€28,700 P.A.average per resident18% below the national average
€36,500 P.A.average per income recipient14% below the national average
76%of the employed are in paid employment
24%of the employed are self-employed
78%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Veen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Veen

Figures for the district Veen due to limited data
Sale price · Q4 2026
€629.167
average▲ 9,0%
€625.000
median▲ 8,7%
6 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.067
average▲ 8,9%
€3.775
median▲ 4,1%
+5% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
53 days ▲ 142,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
26
sales in the past year
165 m²
average living area
+5%
more expensive than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Veen
910
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Veen
3.170
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Veen

What kind of homes are there in Veen?

The housing stock is relatively young — 58% dates from after 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Veen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Veen was listed for an average of €543,154 (€3,639 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 9%.

How is the population of Veen composed?

Buurt Veen has 2,495 residents. Many families: 42% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Veen?

The housing supply in Veen is remarkably efficient: 60% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 910 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Veen?

From Veen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 13.7 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Veen?

Right now you will find 15 homes for sale in Veen.

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