Volgerlanden-West

Volgerlanden-West, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht – “Nice neighbourhood w...”

Neighbourhood in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

8.8
Residents give Volgerlanden-West a very good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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Volgerlanden-West has 7,585 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,864 homes in Volgerlanden-WestCurrently there are 36 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Volgerlanden-WestBased on registered homes

Volgerlanden-West is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, in the district De Volgerlanden The neighbourhood has a total area of 114 hectares, of which 109 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05310301. The postcode area is 3343LB-3344RP.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.8. They describe it as 'Nice neighbourhood with lots of green space, good access and many amenities around the corner' and 'fine'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Volgerlanden-West has 7.585 residents. Of these, 50,4% are men and 49,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,1%). The other age groups are 23,9% for '25 to 45 years', 20,2% for '0 to 15 years', 14,8% for '65 years or older' and 12,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,2% is unmarried, 44,3% is married, 5,3% is divorced and 3,2% is widowed. 5.905 residents originate from the Netherlands, 390 come from Europe and 1.290 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.795 households in Volgerlanden-West. 21,5% of these are single-person households, 28,8% households without children and 49,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Volgerlanden-West there are 5.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €50.400, which is €8.200 (19%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €39.300, which is €4.400 (13%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Volgerlanden-West are educated to an intermediate level. 45,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 7.585 residents, around 80% are in paid employment, which amounts to 6.068 people. This is 8% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Volgerlanden-West, 18% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.020 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Volgerlanden-West there are 2.864 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €512.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Volgerlanden-West are 2000-2010 (68%) and 2010-2020 (31%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 32 homes for sale in Volgerlanden-West. The most recently listed home is Beemdkroon 35 by Wisse Makelaardij & Hypotheken op Funda. Over the past year, 137 homes were sold in Volgerlanden-West. On average, a home was sold within 50 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Volgerlanden-West over the past year was €623.018. This is 22% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €512.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.548.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Volgerlanden-West. The most recent home is De Heerlijkheid 114, offered by REBO Huurwoning - Rotterdam op Funda. Over the past year, 11 homes were let in Volgerlanden-West. On average, a listing was let within 24 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Volgerlanden-West over the past year was €2.188 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Volgerlanden-West there are 1.924 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (82%), B (9%) and A+ (6%). On average, an address in Volgerlanden-West uses 2.930 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 670 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 16% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Boomgaarde
  • Biezenweide
  • Appelgaarde
  • Horst
  • Laan van Welhorst
  • Sophiapromenade
  • Kersengaarde
  • Sophialaan
  • Beukengaarde
  • Bongerd
  • sophiapark west
  • Citroengaarde
  • Bramengaarde
  • Moerbeigaarde
  • Koog
  • Kwelder
  • Dreef
  • Gors
  • Wierde
  • Weegbree
  • Dadelgaarde
  • Beemd
  • Polderland
  • Boterbloem
  • Olijfgaarde
  • Legakker
  • Bolster
  • Sophiapark-West
  • Iepengaarde
  • Struweel
  • De Hooge Donck
  • Mispelgaarde
  • Walnootgaarde
  • Elzengaarde
  • Aardbeigaarde
  • Waterland
  • Reigersbek
  • Rietlaan
  • Ridderspoor
  • Oeverwal
  • Laagland
  • Struisgras
  • Wierdeplein
  • Uiterwaard
  • Pruimengaarde
  • Morellengaarde
  • Burgemeester Jonkerkade
  • Laagveen
  • Duizendschoon
  • Amandelgaarde
  • De Heerlijkheid
  • Windhalm
  • Perzikengaarde
  • Perengaarde
  • Hopklaver
  • Broekbos
  • Meent
  • Hooftlaantje
  • Vliedberg
  • Wijngaarde
  • Ambachtsezoom
  • Zwanebloem
  • Akkerviool
  • Bonkaarde
  • Hoogveen
  • Welhorst
  • Griend
  • Dotterbloem
  • Beemdkroon
  • Bessengaarde
  • Langeweg
  • Druivengaarde
  • Kreek
  • Krommeweg
  • Watermunt

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
1,7 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
2,5 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
1,4 km
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Experiences of Volgerlanden-West

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9.4
Adriana
Family · Herenhuis
02-10-2025
Nice neighbourhood with lots of green space, good access and many amenities around the corner

Very good and pleasant contact with all neighbours

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8.1
elvira rozema
Gezin · tussenwoning
27-11-2023
fine

I am 18 years old myself and live with my parents. Shops are nearby and easily accessible, and the public transport connections are good. Apart from that, it's a nice neighbourhood, but sometimes a bit unsafe with the youth.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
600Single-person households
805Households without children
1,390Households 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
€39,300 P.A.average per resident13% above the national average
€50,400 P.A.average per income recipient19% above the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
80%
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
Volgerlanden-West
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Volgerlanden-West

Sale price · Q4 2026
€681.422
average▲ 9,2%
€594.000
median▲ 1,5%
9 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.705
average▲ 1,2%
€4.464
median▼ 2,0%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q4 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
50 days ▲ 17,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
129
sales in the past year
133 m²
average living area
€325.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
24 days ▲ 51,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
8
lettings in the past year
97 m²
average living area
€1.331
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Volgerlanden-West
670
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Volgerlanden-West
2.930
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Volgerlanden-West

What does the housing stock in Volgerlanden-West look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 100% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (46%).

How much does a home cost in Volgerlanden-West?

Over the past year a home for sale in Volgerlanden-West was listed for an average of €616,771 (€4,658 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 9%.

How is the population of Volgerlanden-West composed?

Buurt Volgerlanden-West has 7,585 residents. Many families: 50% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Volgerlanden-West?

The housing supply in Volgerlanden-West is remarkably efficient: 100% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 670 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Volgerlanden-West?

From Volgerlanden-West you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 2.5 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Volgerlanden-West?

Right now you will find 36 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Volgerlanden-West.

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