Municipality in Utrecht
Leusden is located in the province of Utrecht The municipality has a total area of 5.889 hectares, of which 5.851 hectares are land and 39 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0327. The postcode area is 3791AA-3835PT.
Leusden has 31.911 residents. Of these, 49,0% are men and 51,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,0%). The other age groups are 24,3% for '65 years or older', 22,1% for '25 to 45 years', 15,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,9% is unmarried, 43,7% is married, 7,5% is divorced and 4,9% is widowed. 26.335 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.815 come from Europe and 3.761 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 13.987 households in Leusden. 32,4% of these are single-person households, 32,1% households without children and 35,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Leusden there are 25.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €46.300, which is €4.100 (10%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €38.200, which is €3.300 (9%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Leusden are highly educated. 41,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 39,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 19,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 31.911 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 23.933 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Leusden, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 7.040 people receive this benefit.
In Leusden there are 13.848 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €484.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 29% rental homes and 71% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 71% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Leusden are 1980-1990 (26%) and 1970-1980 (25%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Leusden. The most recently listed home is Benedictijnenhove 32 by De Haan Financieel Adviesburo en Makelaardij op Funda. No homes were sold in Leusden over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Leusden. The most recent home is Ruurd Visserstraat 76, offered by Interhouse makelaars Amersfoort op Funda. No homes were let in Leusden over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Leusden.
In Leusden there are 9.223 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (38%), C (22%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Leusden uses 2.720 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 830 m³ per year, is 4% above the national average of 800 m³.
We live here well and comfortably
Auto-translated to English by AIIs a bit far from the centre but it is a great and quiet city.
Auto-translated to English by AICertain people shouldn't be allowed to live here. I don't feel safe in this neighbourhood. The houses are a real disaster.. lots of mould and damp.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is easily accessible via various main roads. Streets are cleaned regularly and there are enough public bins that are emptied. Well-accessible green waste disposal in the area. Several primary schools in the neighbourhood; secondary and higher education are easily accessible by public transport or roads. All amenities are present or easily reachable.
Auto-translated to English by AII find this living environment incredibly pleasant. Diversity and safety are good, and the amenities are fine. I find the accessibility by public transport extremely poor. The bus runs infrequently and always at inconvenient times.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere are plenty of shops for daily needs. For many things you still have to go into Amersfoort. There are no secondary schools in Leusden.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 63% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (41%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Leusden was listed for an average of €586,127 (€4,863 per m²). That is 11% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 12%.
A rental home in Leusden cost an average of €1,732 per month (€16 per m²). That is 20% below the national average.
Residents give Leusden a 7.5 out of 10 based on 7 reviews. Nature and greenery stands out with a 9.0; housing lags behind with a 6.6.
Gemeente Leusden has 31,911 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Leusden is remarkably efficient: 61% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 830 m³ per year.
From Leusden you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 6.1 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 133 homes for sale and 9 homes for rent in Leusden.
