Wijk

Wijk, Altena – “Pleasantly crazy nei...”

Neighbourhood in Altena

7.6
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Wijk has 2,520 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,064 homes in WijkCurrently there are 13 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WijkBased on registered homes

Wijk is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Altena, in the district Wijk en Aalburg The neighbourhood has a total area of 86 hectares, of which 85 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19591402. The postcode area is 4261AE-4261TK.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Pleasantly crazy neighbourhood.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Wijk has 2.520 residents. Of these, 48,8% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,4%). The other age groups are 24,8% for '65 years or older', 20,4% for '25 to 45 years', 15,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,7% is unmarried, 45,6% is married, 5,0% is divorced and 8,7% is widowed. 2.270 residents originate from the Netherlands, 125 come from Europe and 125 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.020 households in Wijk. 32,8% of these are single-person households, 30,4% households without children and 36,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.

In Wijk there are 1.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.000, which is €2.800 (8%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.800, which is €2.400 (8%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Wijk are educated to an intermediate level. 42,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 37,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.520 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.789 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Wijk, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 570 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Wijk there are 1.064 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €378.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 36% rental homes and 64% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 63% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Wijk are 2000-2010 (26%) and 1950-1970 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Wijk. The most recently listed home is Jasmijnstraat 33 by De Makelaars van Altena op Funda. No homes were sold in Wijk over the past year.

Rental homes

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

No recent rental data available for Wijk.

Energy

In Wijk there are 1.028 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), B (28%) and C (14%). On average, an address in Wijk uses 3.150 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.130 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 12% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Rozenstraat
  • Torenstraat
  • Bergstraat
  • Violierstraat
  • Polderzicht
  • Nijverheidstraat
  • Berenhoeksestraat
  • Geraniumstraat
  • Vroonhoeve
  • Markt
  • Chrysantenstraat
  • Wijkse Bol
  • Kapitein H. van der Maadenstraat
  • Hoptuin
  • Dreefzicht
  • Azaleastraat
  • Vergeet mij niet
  • Vlasakker
  • Uithof
  • Tulpstraat
  • Seringstraat
  • Aalburgsestraat
  • Anjelierstraat
  • Perzikstraat
  • Kerkverreweide
  • Rietkant
  • Fresiastraat
  • Jasmijnstraat
  • Grote Kerkstraat
  • Ambachtstraat
  • Asterstraat
  • Begoniastraat
  • Maasdijk
  • Veldstraat

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
10,7 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
15,7 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
0,7 km
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7.6
Joanne Klop
07-08-2023
Pleasantly crazy neighbourhood.

Plus point Shade from the trees in the street. Downside Too few parking spaces.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
335Single-person households
310Households without children
375Households 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
€26,800 P.A.average per resident13% below the national average
€33,000 P.A.average per income recipient12% 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
Wijk
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Wijk en Aalburg

Figures for the district Wijk en Aalburg due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€587.600
average▲ 33,8%
€469.000
median▲ 6,8%
10 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.802
averagestabiel
€3.913
median▲ 3,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
49 days
average time listed · vs. last year
38
sales in the past year
151 m²
average living area
€354.000
lowest sale price 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)
Wijk
1.130
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Wijk
3.150
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Wijk

What does the housing stock in Wijk look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 66% dates from after 1990.

How much does a home cost in Wijk?

Over the past year a home for sale in Wijk was listed for an average of €539,434 (€3,851 per m²).

What kind of people live in Wijk?

Buurt Wijk has 2,520 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Wijk?

The housing supply in Wijk is remarkably efficient: 64% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,130 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Wijk?

From Wijk you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 15.7 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Wijk?

Right now you will find 13 homes for sale in Wijk.

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