District in Het Hogeland
Leens is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Het Hogeland The district has a total area of 3.745 hectares, of which 3.669 hectares are land and 76 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK196602. The postcode area is 9961PA-9966VL.
Leens has 3.200 residents. Of these, 50,0% are men and 49,8% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (28,9%). The other age groups are 28,3% for '45 to 65 years', 18,9% for '25 to 45 years', 13,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,1% is unmarried, 40,9% is married, 8,6% is divorced and 6,3% is widowed. 2.955 residents originate from the Netherlands, 100 come from Europe and 140 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.510 households in Leens. 39,7% of these are single-person households, 32,5% households without children and 27,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Leens there are 2.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.200, which is €7.000 (17%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.900, which is €5.000 (14%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Leens are educated to an intermediate level. 48,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 25,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 3.200 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.176 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Leens, 35% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 840 people receive this benefit.
In Leens there are 1.571 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €261.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 31% rental homes and 69% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 69% privately owned, 25% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Leens are 1970-1980 (23%) and 1900-1925 (19%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Leens. The most recently listed home is Meester J.S. van Weerdenstraat 17 by makelaardij Stenekes. No homes were sold in Leens over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Leens. The most recent home is Prins Bernhardstraat 18, offered by 050 Vastgoed op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were let in Leens over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Leens.
In Leens there are 878 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), A (18%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Leens uses 2.670 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.070 m³ per year, is 34% above the national average of 800 m³.
From my front window I can see almost everyone coming and going from the village and greet the neighbours. The birds wake me up with their singing and come to eat from my birdhouse. The villagers are very friendly and helpful. Things are regularly organised, such as shuffleboard or billiards, and a barbecue every year. The windmill turns regularly and every Sunday you can have a cup of coffee at the mill. Once a month there's a Friday afternoon drink and once a month a Wednesday morning coffee in the village hall. I never want to leave here and am glad I moved here. In terms of safety, you can leave your door open or your car unlocked, your things in the garden, because no one will ever touch them. The community is very compassionate. Hygiene, I never see rubbish on the street and the bin is emptied every week. Housing, as far as I know there are no empty houses. Education, you have to go to another village for that. It's green everywhere here. There is no shop or GP; they are 2 km away in the next village, Eenrum. The village is easily accessible, also by bus.
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