Westlandgrachtbuurt, Amsterdam – “Cosy”

Westlandgrachtbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam, in the district Hoofddorppleinbuurt The neighbourhood has a total area of 19 hectares, of which 16 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU0363KA01. The postcode area is 1058GH-1058VC.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Cosy'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Westlandgrachtbuurt has 3.650 residents. Of these, 47,8% are men and 52,2% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (46,6%). The other age groups are 21,2% for '45 to 65 years', 11,8% for '0 to 15 years', 10,4% for '65 years or older' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 71,6% is unmarried, 20,3% is married, 6,6% is divorced and 1,5% is widowed. 1.975 residents originate from the Netherlands, 720 come from Europe and 955 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.145 households in Westlandgrachtbuurt. 53,4% of these are single-person households, 27,5% households without children and 19,1% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons.

In Westlandgrachtbuurt there are 3.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €54.000, which is €18.200 (51%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €46.100, which is €16.900 (58%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Westlandgrachtbuurt are highly educated. 68,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 21,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 9,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.650 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.665 people. This is 8% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Westlandgrachtbuurt, 15% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 340 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Westlandgrachtbuurt there are 2.071 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €549.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 66% rental homes and 34% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 34% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations, 50% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Westlandgrachtbuurt are 1925-1950 (96%) and 1980-1990 (2%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 25 homes for sale in Westlandgrachtbuurt. The most recently listed home is Haarlemmermeerstraat 60-3 by www.vva.amsterdam. Over the past year, 66 homes were sold in Westlandgrachtbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 43 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Westlandgrachtbuurt over the past year was €634.394. This is 16% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €549.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €9.329.

Rental homes

There are 13 homes for rent in Westlandgrachtbuurt. The most recent home is Hillegomstraat 39H, offered by www.vva.amsterdam. Over the past year, 159 homes were let in Westlandgrachtbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 17 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Westlandgrachtbuurt over the past year was €2.698 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €42 per month.

Energy

In Westlandgrachtbuurt there are 2.096 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (30%), D (20%) and C (13%). On average, an address in Westlandgrachtbuurt uses 1.890 kWh of electricity per year. This is 33% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 750 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 41% below the national average of 1.280 m³.