Neighbourhood in Schiedam
Walvisbuurt is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Schiedam, in the district Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 10 hectares, of which 8 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06060003. The postcode area is 3111AA-3111CD.
Walvisbuurt has 770 residents. Of these, 52,6% are men and 46,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (33,1%). The other age groups are 32,5% for '25 to 45 years', 20,8% for '65 years or older', 7,1% for '15 to 25 years' and 5,8% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 54,5% is unmarried, 29,2% is married, 12,3% is divorced and 3,9% is widowed. 490 residents originate from the Netherlands, 120 come from Europe and 155 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 475 households in Walvisbuurt. 56,8% of these are single-person households, 28,4% households without children and 14,7% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons.
In Walvisbuurt there are 700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €45.400, which is €9.600 (27%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €40.600, which is €11.400 (39%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Walvisbuurt are highly educated. 43,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 37,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 18,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 770 residents, around 64% are in paid employment, which amounts to 493 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (76%), while 24% are self-employed. In Walvisbuurt, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 140 people receive this benefit.
In Walvisbuurt there are 476 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €337.000. Of these, around 90% are occupied and 10% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 39% rental homes and 61% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 61% privately owned, 11% owned by housing associations and 28% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Walvisbuurt are 1700-1900 (33%) and 1970-1980 (27%).
There are currently 3 homes for sale in Walvisbuurt. The most recently listed home is Korte Haven 127B by Ooms Makelaars. Over the past year, 13 homes were sold in Walvisbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 96 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Walvisbuurt over the past year was €331.885. This is 2% lower than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €337.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.743.
There are 2 homes for rent in Walvisbuurt. The most recent home is Westvest 243, offered by VERRA Makelaars Rotterdam op Pararius. Over the past year, 6 homes were let in Walvisbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 47 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Walvisbuurt over the past year was €1.420 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €14 per month.
In Walvisbuurt there are 487 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (27%), C (25%) and D (17%). On average, an address in Walvisbuurt uses 2.380 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 920 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 28% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 60% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (86%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Walvisbuurt was listed for an average of €415,705 (€4,279 per m²).
Buurt Walvisbuurt has 770 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (33%). Notably, 57% of the households are single-person households.
A considerable share of the supply in Walvisbuurt is less efficient: 30% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 920 m³ per year.
From Walvisbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
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