Zuidwijk, Rotterdam – “Quiet”

Zuidwijk is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Rotterdam, in the district Charlois The neighbourhood has a total area of 153 hectares, of which 153 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05991573. The postcode area is 3085AA-3086EZ.

Four residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.6. They describe it as 'Quiet', 'It's passable' and 'Unpleasant neighbourhood'. Aspects such as amenities, accessibility, greenery are rated well in this neighbourhood, while education and community score less well.

Residents

Zuidwijk has 13.825 residents. Of these, 49,5% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (29,5%). The other age groups are 24,1% for '45 to 65 years', 18,2% for '0 to 15 years', 17,1% for '65 years or older' and 11,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 57,7% is unmarried, 26,1% is married, 11,2% is divorced and 5,0% is widowed. 4.620 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.495 come from Europe and 7.710 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 6.900 households in Zuidwijk. 50,1% of these are single-person households, 17,9% households without children and 32,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Zuidwijk there are 10.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €28.900, which is €6.900 (19%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €22.800, which is €6.400 (22%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zuidwijk are educated to a lower level. 41,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1), 40,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 17,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 13.825 residents, around 54% are in paid employment, which amounts to 7.466 people. This is 11% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Zuidwijk, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.060 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zuidwijk there are 7.070 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €236.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 79% rental homes and 21% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 21% privately owned, 66% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zuidwijk are 1950-1970 (70%) and 2010-2020 (10%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 21 homes for sale in Zuidwijk. The most recently listed home is Buurkamp 26 by Van Herk Makelaars Rotterdam op Funda. Over the past year, 157 homes were sold in Zuidwijk. On average, a home was sold within 49 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Zuidwijk over the past year was €325.964. This is 38% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €236.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.704.

Rental homes

There are 5 homes for rent in Zuidwijk. The most recent home is Vaarnerkamp 36, offered by Perfect Rent op Pararius. Over the past year, 46 homes were let in Zuidwijk. On average, a listing was let within 19 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Zuidwijk over the past year was €1.188 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €16 per month.

Energy

In Zuidwijk there are 7.277 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (30%), A (19%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Zuidwijk uses 2.060 kWh of electricity per year. This is 27% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 740 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 42% below the national average of 1.280 m³.