Westerwijkbuurt, Velsen

Westerwijkbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Velsen, in the district Velsen-Noord The neighbourhood has a total area of 105 hectares, of which 91 hectares are land and 14 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04530501. The postcode area is 1951GP-1951MS.

Residents

Westerwijkbuurt has 310 residents. Of these, 50,0% are men and 50,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (25,8%). The other age groups are 24,2% for '45 to 65 years', 19,4% for '0 to 15 years', 17,7% for '65 years or older' and 12,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 53,2% is unmarried, 29,0% is married, 12,9% is divorced and 4,8% is widowed. 220 residents originate from the Netherlands, 35 come from Europe and 55 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 150 households in Westerwijkbuurt. 46,7% of these are single-person households, 16,7% households without children and 36,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Westerwijkbuurt there are 200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €26.600, which is €9.200 (26%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €21.000, which is €8.200 (28%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Westerwijkbuurt are educated to a lower level. 61,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1), 28,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 9,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 310 residents, around 50% are in paid employment, which amounts to 155 people. This is 15% lower than the national average of 65%. In Westerwijkbuurt, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 50 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Westerwijkbuurt there are 131 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €276.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 66% rental homes and 34% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 34% privately owned, 65% owned by housing associations and 1% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Westerwijkbuurt are 1990-2000 (35%) and 1925-1950 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Westerwijkbuurt. The most recently listed home is Staalstraat 10 by Portegies Makelaars B.V.. Over the past year, 1 homes were sold in Westerwijkbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 184 days.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Westerwijkbuurt. The most recent home is Vijverweg 33, offered by Portegies Makelaars B.V.. Over the past year, 8 homes were let in Westerwijkbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 124 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Westerwijkbuurt over the past year was €650 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €6 per month.

Energy

In Westerwijkbuurt there are 320 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (28%), A (24%) and D (12%). On average, an address in Westerwijkbuurt uses 2.460 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 940 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 27% below the national average of 1.280 m³.