Wetenschappersbuurt
Zuid-HollandSchiedamOostWetenschappersbuurt

Wetenschappersbuurt, Schiedam

Neighbourhood in Schiedam

Wetenschappersbuurt has 1,020 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 381 homes in WetenschappersbuurtCurrently there are 3 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WetenschappersbuurtBased on registered homes

Wetenschappersbuurt is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Schiedam, in the district Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 10 hectares, of which 10 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06060105. The postcode area is 3112CB-3112ZW.

Residents

Wetenschappersbuurt has 1.020 residents. Of these, 50,5% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (43,1%). The other age groups are 25,0% for '0 to 15 years', 16,2% for '45 to 65 years', 12,3% for '15 to 25 years' and 2,5% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 65,7% is unmarried, 28,9% is married, 4,4% is divorced and 0,5% is widowed. 250 residents originate from the Netherlands, 155 come from Europe and 605 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 425 households in Wetenschappersbuurt. 36,5% of these are single-person households, 18,8% households without children and 44,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.

In Wetenschappersbuurt there are 690 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.600, which is €4.200 (12%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €23.600, which is €5.600 (19%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Wetenschappersbuurt are educated to an intermediate level. 45,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 25,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.020 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 694 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Wetenschappersbuurt, 8% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a occupational disability benefit. 30 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Wetenschappersbuurt there are 381 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €288.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 59% rental homes and 41% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 41% privately owned, 41% owned by housing associations and 17% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Wetenschappersbuurt are 1925-1950 (41%) and 2010-2020 (29%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Wetenschappersbuurt. The most recently listed home is Dr Zamenhofpad 56 by Ooms Makelaars. Over the past year, 19 homes were sold in Wetenschappersbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 58 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Wetenschappersbuurt over the past year was €390.105. This is 35% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €288.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.862.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Wetenschappersbuurt. Over the past year, 6 homes were let in Wetenschappersbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 6 days.

No recent rental data available for Wetenschappersbuurt.

Energy

In Wetenschappersbuurt there are 376 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (60%), E (17%) and G (10%). On average, an address in Wetenschappersbuurt uses 2.410 kWh of electricity per year. This is 14% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 630 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 51% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Lorentzplein
  • Doctor Zamenhofpad
  • Fultonplantsoen
  • Dieselstraat
  • Bellstraat
  • Doctor Zamenhofstraat
  • Daltonstraat
  • Professor Kamerlingh Onneslaan
  • Fultonstraat
  • Buys Ballotsingel
  • Jan Leeghwaterpad
  • Hogenbanweg
  • Professor Keersomstraat
  • Horvathweg
  • Lorentzlaan
  • Fahrenheitstraat
  • Morsestraat

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
3,4 km
Supermarket
0,2 km
Railway station
0,7 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,3 km
Secondary school
1,5 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
155Single-person households
80Households without children
190Households 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
€23,600 P.A.average per resident23% below the national average
€31,600 P.A.average per income recipient15% 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
Wetenschappersbuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the district Oost due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
66 days ▲ 6,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
146
sales in the past year
94 m²
average living area
€159.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
53 days
average time listed · vs. last year
7
lettings in the past year
108 m²
average living area
€995
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)
Wetenschappersbuurt
630
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Wetenschappersbuurt
2.410
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Wetenschappersbuurt

What does the housing stock in Wetenschappersbuurt look like?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 69% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (55%).

How much does a home cost in Wetenschappersbuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Wetenschappersbuurt was listed for an average of €311,688 (€3,425 per m²).

How is the population of Wetenschappersbuurt composed?

Buurt Wetenschappersbuurt has 1,020 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (43%). Many families: 45% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Wetenschappersbuurt?

A considerable share of the supply in Wetenschappersbuurt is less efficient: 26% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 630 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Wetenschappersbuurt?

From Wetenschappersbuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.2 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 0.7 km, a primary school at 0.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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