Watervogelbuurt, Amersfoort

Watervogelbuurt is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Amersfoort, in the district Liendert The neighbourhood has a total area of 26 hectares, of which 25 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03071003. The postcode area is 3815DA-3815VG.

Residents

Watervogelbuurt has 1.750 residents. Of these, 50,0% are men and 50,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (37,4%). The other age groups are 22,0% for '45 to 65 years', 16,0% for '65 years or older', 13,1% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,4% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 58,0% is unmarried, 28,3% is married, 9,7% is divorced and 4,0% is widowed. 1.055 residents originate from the Netherlands, 135 come from Europe and 560 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.000 households in Watervogelbuurt. 53,0% of these are single-person households, 26,5% households without children and 20,5% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.

In Watervogelbuurt there are 1.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.300, which is €2.500 (7%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €28.200, which is €1.000 (3%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Watervogelbuurt are educated to an intermediate level. 43,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 21,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.750 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.190 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Watervogelbuurt, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 260 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Watervogelbuurt there are 853 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €305.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 38% rental homes and 62% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 62% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 17% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Watervogelbuurt are 1950-1970 (86%) and 2020 and later (12%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Watervogelbuurt. The most recently listed home is Zangvogelweg 116 by NUL33 Garantiemakelaars. Over the past year, 14 homes were sold in Watervogelbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 76 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Watervogelbuurt over the past year was €356.571. This is 17% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €305.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.099.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Watervogelbuurt. The most recent home is Aalscholverpad 209, offered by Openbare Makelaardij. Over the past year, 23 homes were let in Watervogelbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 16 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Watervogelbuurt over the past year was €1.595 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €18 per month.

Energy

In Watervogelbuurt there are 1.062 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are E (31%), D (18%) and C (14%). On average, an address in Watervogelbuurt uses 2.660 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 790 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 38% below the national average of 1.280 m³.