Voorstik, Drechterland – “Quiet and beautiful”

Voorstik is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Drechterland, in the district Hoogkarspel The neighbourhood has a total area of 43 hectares, of which 43 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04980004. The postcode area is 1616DG-1616TZ.

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

Residents

Voorstik has 1.510 residents. Of these, 50,7% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,8%). The other age groups are 24,8% for '65 years or older', 18,9% for '25 to 45 years', 13,2% for '15 to 25 years' and 12,3% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 41,1% is unmarried, 49,3% is married, 5,3% is divorced and 4,0% is widowed. 1.325 residents originate from the Netherlands, 80 come from Europe and 100 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 620 households in Voorstik. 25,0% of these are single-person households, 38,7% households without children and 36,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Voorstik there are 1.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.100, which is €5.100 (12%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.100, which is €2.800 (8%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Voorstik are educated to an intermediate level. 44,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 23,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.510 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.102 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Voorstik, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 330 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Voorstik there are 629 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €432.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 21% rental homes and 79% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 78% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 2% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Voorstik are 1990-2000 (72%) and 1980-1990 (20%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 12 homes for sale in Voorstik. The most recently listed home is Kamille 9 by REMAX Connect op Funda. Over the past year, 108 homes were sold in Voorstik. On average, a home was sold within 70 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Voorstik over the past year was €501.040. This is 16% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €432.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.455.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Voorstik. The most recent home is Laurier 45, offered by KUIN MAKELAARDIJ, actief en gedreven op Funda. Over the past year, 5 homes were let in Voorstik. On average, a listing was let within 8 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Voorstik over the past year was €2.000 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €18 per month.

Energy

In Voorstik there are 348 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (44%), B (29%) and A++ (10%). On average, an address in Voorstik uses 2.730 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 830 m³ per year, is 4% above the national average of 800 m³.