Leesten is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Zutphen. The district has a total area of 865 hectares, of which 855 hectares are land and 10 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK030104. The postcode area is 7207AC-7231RK.
Leesten has 9.010 residents. Of these, 51,1% are men and 48,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,6%). The other age groups are 23,0% for '25 to 45 years', 16,4% for '65 years or older', 16,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,6% is unmarried, 42,8% is married, 7,9% is divorced and 2,7% is widowed. 7.750 residents originate from the Netherlands, 410 come from Europe and 850 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 3.545 households in Leesten. 22,6% of these are single-person households, 31,6% households without children and 45,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Leesten there are 7.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €44.200, which is €2.000 (5%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.400, which is €1.500 (4%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Leesten are educated to an intermediate level. 44,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 19,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 9.010 residents, around 77% are in paid employment, which amounts to 6.938 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Leesten, 20% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.300 people receive this benefit.
In Leesten there are 3.558 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €401.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 18% rental homes and 82% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 82% privately owned, 13% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Leesten are 1990-2000 (51%) and 2000-2010 (25%).
There are currently 27 homes for sale in Leesten. The most recently listed home is Laakse Tuin 2 by Eggink Maalderink Garantiemakelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 133 homes were sold in Leesten. On average, a home was sold within 21 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Leesten over the past year was €496.696. This is 24% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €401.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.588.
There are currently no homes for rent in Leesten. The most recent home is Ida Gerhardtsingel 181, offered by www.woonkeus-stedendriehoek.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Leesten. On average, a listing was let within 19 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Leesten over the past year was €1.800 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €14 per month.
In Leesten there are 2.291 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (52%), B (31%) and A+++ (7%). On average, an address in Leesten uses 2.890 kWh of electricity per year. This is 13% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 730 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 9% below the national average of 800 m³.
People are always curious when something happens; you often see them watching from their gardens. There are a handful of nice people, but also a few who complain about everything and are quite mean about it. I don't know most people. Everyone mostly keeps to themselves.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's cosy now, but I've had a number of problems in the past. Still some now.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of green, easily accessible, not too busy. Downside: increasingly fewer nice neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is relatively young — 97% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (47%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Leesten was listed for an average of €496,696 (€3,588 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 11%.
Residents give Leesten a 7.8 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. The strongest score is for housing (10.0), the weakest for community (5.3).
Wijk Leesten has 9,010 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%). Many families: 46% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Leesten is remarkably efficient: 96% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 730 m³ per year.
From Leesten you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.3 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 4.7 km, a primary school at 1.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 27 homes for sale in Leesten. The market here is fast: a home for sale is listed for an average of just 21 days.
