Wijkersloot-West, Nieuwegein

Wijkersloot-West is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Nieuwegein, in the district Jutphaas Wijkersloot The neighbourhood has a total area of 30 hectares, of which 30 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03560103. The postcode area is 3431AA-3438AC.

Residents

Wijkersloot-West has 1.640 residents. Of these, 50,9% are men and 49,1% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (27,1%). The other age groups are 26,2% for '65 years or older', 22,3% for '45 to 65 years', 12,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,0% is unmarried, 39,3% is married, 7,3% is divorced and 6,4% is widowed. 1.100 residents originate from the Netherlands, 165 come from Europe and 375 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 795 households in Wijkersloot-West. 41,5% of these are single-person households, 30,8% households without children and 27,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Wijkersloot-West there are 1.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.100, which is €1.300 (4%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €31.100, which is €1.900 (7%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Wijkersloot-West are educated to an intermediate level. 39,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 28,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.640 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.099 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Wijkersloot-West, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 380 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Wijkersloot-West there are 725 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €426.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Wijkersloot-West are 1950-1970 (79%) and 2010-2020 (10%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 8 homes for sale in Wijkersloot-West. The most recently listed home is Tooroplaan 12 by De Keizer makelaars Nieuwegein. Over the past year, 39 homes were sold in Wijkersloot-West. On average, a home was sold within 21 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Wijkersloot-West over the past year was €480.256. This is 13% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €426.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.223.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Wijkersloot-West. The most recent home is de Jonghlaan 9, offered by Your-House op Pararius. Over the past year, 17 homes were let in Wijkersloot-West. On average, a listing was let within 21 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Wijkersloot-West over the past year was €1.485 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €10 per month.

Energy

In Wijkersloot-West there are 731 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (48%), D (26%) and A (13%). On average, an address in Wijkersloot-West uses 2.970 kWh of electricity per year. This is 6% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.120 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 13% below the national average of 1.280 m³.