District in Westerkwartier
Leek is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Westerkwartier The district has a total area of 617 hectares, of which 603 hectares are land and 14 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK196904. The postcode area is 9351AA-9356AG.
Leek has 11.735 residents. Of these, 48,8% are men and 51,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,0%). The other age groups are 24,0% for '65 years or older', 22,5% for '25 to 45 years', 17,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,7% is unmarried, 41,2% is married, 7,8% is divorced and 6,4% is widowed. 10.185 residents originate from the Netherlands, 575 come from Europe and 985 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 5.075 households in Leek. 32,3% of these are single-person households, 31,1% households without children and 36,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.
In Leek there are 8.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.900, which is €1.900 (5%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.200, which is €2.000 (7%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Leek are educated to an intermediate level. 44,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 11.735 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 7.628 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Leek, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.600 people receive this benefit.
In Leek there are 5.210 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €288.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 39% rental homes and 61% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 60% privately owned, 29% owned by housing associations and 11% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Leek are 1970-1980 (27%) and 1950-1970 (23%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Leek. The most recently listed home is Pulvertorenstraat 36 by Jonkman Garantiemakelaars - Leek op Pararius. No homes were sold in Leek over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Leek. The most recent home is Auwemalaan 147, offered by Huispedia. No homes were let in Leek over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Leek.
In Leek there are 5.299 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (31%), C (23%) and D (14%). On average, an address in Leek uses 2.600 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% below 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.
Cosy neighbourhood with shops nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AICan't say much about it due to the corruption of the town hall
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood to live in. For children there are many playgrounds, school and childcare within walking distance, and cycling distance from the centre of Leek. Lots of greenery in the neighbourhood and nice contact with the neighbours. There is also an active neighbourhood association that organises many things.
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 57% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Leek was listed for an average of €377,831 (€2,740 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 46%.
A rental home in Leek cost an average of €1,217 per month (€11 per m²).
Residents give Leek a 6.0 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. The strongest score is for education (7.8), the weakest for housing (5.8).
Wijk Leek has 11,735 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Leek is remarkably efficient: 56% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,120 m³ per year.
From Leek you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 13.4 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 40 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Leek. The market here is fast: a home for sale is listed for an average of just 20 days.
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