Welten-Dorp, Heerlen – “Nice neighbourhood”

Welten-Dorp is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Heerlen, in the district Welten-Benzenrade The neighbourhood has a total area of 167 hectares, of which 166 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09173601. The postcode area is 6411EB-6419XZ.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.4. They describe it as 'Nice neighbourhood', 'This is one of the best neighbourhoods in the municipality of Heerlen' and 'Beautiful and quiet'. Aspects such as greenery, accessibility, amenities are rated well in this neighbourhood, while cleanliness and community score less well.

Residents

Welten-Dorp has 3.545 residents. Of these, 47,2% are men and 52,8% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (39,2%). The other age groups are 26,5% for '45 to 65 years', 16,9% for '25 to 45 years', 10,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 7,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 36,1% is unmarried, 42,6% is married, 11,3% is divorced and 10,0% is widowed. 2.860 residents originate from the Netherlands, 455 come from Europe and 230 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.875 households in Welten-Dorp. 42,7% of these are single-person households, 36,0% households without children and 21,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.

In Welten-Dorp there are 3.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.300, which is €3.500 (10%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €34.700, which is €5.500 (19%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Welten-Dorp are educated to an intermediate level. 43,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 41,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 14,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.545 residents, around 59% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.092 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Welten-Dorp, 41% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.260 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Welten-Dorp there are 1.979 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €286.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 7% owned by housing associations and 21% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Welten-Dorp are 1970-1980 (41%) and 1950-1970 (26%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Welten-Dorp. The most recently listed home is Ir. Lelystraat 138 by Leenen Vastgoed op Pararius. Over the past year, 33 homes were sold in Welten-Dorp. On average, a home was sold within 69 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Welten-Dorp over the past year was €394.727. This is 38% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €286.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.158.

Rental homes

There are 3 homes for rent in Welten-Dorp. The most recent home is Weltertuijnstraat 84, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. Over the past year, 14 homes were let in Welten-Dorp. On average, a listing was let within 20 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Welten-Dorp over the past year was €1.038 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €10 per month.

Energy

In Welten-Dorp there are 2.022 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (34%), A (17%) and D (16%). On average, an address in Welten-Dorp uses 2.720 kWh of electricity per year. This is 3% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.020 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 20% below the national average of 1.280 m³.