Wester Eng
Noord-HollandGooise MerenEngWester Eng

Wester Eng, Gooise Meren – “Slum of Bussum South”

Neighbourhood in Gooise Meren

5.6
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Wester Eng has 2,030 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,070 homes in Wester EngCurrently there are 15 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Wester EngBased on registered homes

Wester Eng is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Gooise Meren, in the district Eng 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 BU19420209. The postcode area is 1403LA-1403XX.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as satisfactory with a score of 5.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Slum of Bussum South'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Wester Eng has 2.030 residents. Of these, 47,3% are men and 52,7% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (30,0%). The other age groups are 23,9% for '45 to 65 years', 20,7% for '65 years or older', 15,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 54,9% is unmarried, 27,6% is married, 11,1% is divorced and 6,2% is widowed. 1.290 residents originate from the Netherlands, 175 come from Europe and 565 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 975 households in Wester Eng. 49,7% of these are single-person households, 20,0% households without children and 30,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.

In Wester Eng there are 1.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.500, which is €5.300 (15%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.800, which is €4.400 (15%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Wester Eng are educated to an intermediate level. 38,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 28,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.030 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.279 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Wester Eng, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 380 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Wester Eng there are 1.070 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €289.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 62% rental homes and 38% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 38% privately owned, 42% owned by housing associations and 19% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Wester Eng are 1950-1970 (81%) and 1990-2000 (11%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Wester Eng. The most recently listed home is Laarderweg 204 by Westeneng Verbeek Makelaardij Bussum. No homes were sold in Wester Eng over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Wester Eng. No homes were let in Wester Eng over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Wester Eng.

Energy

In Wester Eng there are 1.095 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (30%), E (25%) and D (19%). On average, an address in Wester Eng uses 2.010 kWh of electricity per year. This is 28% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 870 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 32% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Beeklaan
  • Laarderweg
  • Korte Heul
  • Imkerweg
  • Zanderijweg
  • Akkerlaan
  • Ceintuurbaan
  • Vijverpark
  • Bloemhof
  • Weidehof
  • Bijenschans
  • Scheperweg
  • Bussummergrindweg
  • Lange Heul

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
3,4 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
1,8 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,3 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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Living alone · Apartment
21-01-2025
Slum of Bussum South

Attempt at a cultural society will only work when the old generation of Bussumers lives in a retirement home. Many are racist and not open to change.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
485Single-person households
195Households without children
295Households 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
€24,800 P.A.average per resident19% below the national average
€30,500 P.A.average per income recipient18% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Wester Eng
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Eng

Figures for the district Eng due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€428.091
average▲ 34,0%
€350.000
median▲ 9,5%
11 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€5.372
average▲ 19,4%
€5.365
median▲ 19,2%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
34 days ▼ 17,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
71
sales in the past year
92 m²
average living area
€250.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
42 days
average time listed · vs. last year
23
lettings in the past year
110 m²
average living area
€871
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)
Wester Eng
870
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Wester Eng
2.010
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Wester Eng

What kind of homes are there in Wester Eng?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 78% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (66%).

What do you pay for a house in Wester Eng?

Over the past year a home for sale in Wester Eng was listed for an average of €493,317 (€5,334 per m²).

What do you pay for a rental home in Wester Eng?

A rental home in Wester Eng cost an average of €2,150 per month (€20 per m²).

What kind of people live in Wester Eng?

Buurt Wester Eng has 2,030 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (30%). Notably, 50% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Wester Eng?

A considerable share of the supply in Wester Eng is less efficient: 26% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 870 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Wester Eng?

From Wester Eng you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 1.8 km, a primary school at 0.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Wester Eng?

Right now you will find 15 homes for sale in Wester Eng.

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