Westkapelle is located in the province of Zeeland, in the municipality of Veere, in the district Westkapelle. The neighbourhood has a total area of 106 hectares, of which 105 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU07171200. The postcode area is 4361AA-4361SW.
Westkapelle has 2.470 residents. Of these, 49,6% are men and 50,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,1%). The other age groups are 27,3% for '65 years or older', 21,9% for '25 to 45 years', 14,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,7% is unmarried, 47,6% is married, 6,1% is divorced and 6,7% is widowed. 2.225 residents originate from the Netherlands, 150 come from Europe and 95 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.145 households in Westkapelle. 35,8% of these are single-person households, 35,8% households without children and 28,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Westkapelle there are 2.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.000, which is €6.200 (15%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.700, which is €4.200 (12%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Westkapelle are educated to an intermediate level. 51,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 24,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 2.470 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.803 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (77%), while 23% are self-employed. In Westkapelle, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 600 people receive this benefit.
In Westkapelle there are 1.251 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €340.000. Of these, around 90% are occupied and 10% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 15% rental homes and 85% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 84% privately owned, 6% owned by housing associations, 9% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Westkapelle are 1950-1970 (38%) and 1970-1980 (13%).
There are currently 30 homes for sale in Westkapelle. The most recently listed home is Torenstraat 67 by Faasse & Fermont Middelburg. Over the past year, 33 homes were sold in Westkapelle. On average, a home was sold within 80 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Westkapelle over the past year was €364.500. This is 7% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €340.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.513.
There is 1 homes for rent in Westkapelle. The most recent home is Koudorpstraat 10C, offered by Houmes Makelaars. No homes were let in Westkapelle over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Westkapelle.
In Westkapelle there are 562 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (27%), C (18%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Westkapelle uses 2.520 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 960 m³ per year, is 20% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 76% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Westkapelle was listed for an average of €364,500 (€3,513 per m²). That is 30% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 9%.
A considerable share of the supply in Westkapelle is less efficient: 32% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 960 m³ per year.
From Westkapelle you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 16.1 km, a primary school at 0.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 30 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Westkapelle. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 79 days — relatively long for the current market.
