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Neighbourhood in Oost GelreBroek
8.4
Residents give Broek a very good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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Broek has 860 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 511 homes in BroekCurrently there are 7 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BroekBased on registered homes

Broek is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Oost Gelre, in the district Lichtenvoorde. The neighbourhood has a total area of 20 hectares, of which 20 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU15860108. The postcode area is 7131BG-7131ZT.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.4. They describe it as 'Lichtenvoorde' and 'Pleasant quiet living'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Broek has 860 residents. Of these, 46,5% are men and 53,5% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (40,7%). The other age groups are 22,1% for '45 to 65 years', 19,8% for '25 to 45 years', 8,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,3% is unmarried, 37,2% is married, 6,4% is divorced and 15,1% is widowed. 805 residents originate from the Netherlands, 35 come from Europe and 15 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 405 households in Broek. 49,4% of these are single-person households, 30,9% households without children and 19,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Broek there are 700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.400, which is €8.800 (21%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.800, which is €5.100 (15%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Broek are educated to an intermediate level. 47,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 860 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 619 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Broek, 45% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 330 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Broek there are 511 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €284.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. In Broek there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 48% rental homes and 52% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 51% privately owned, 37% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Broek are 1950-1970 (23%) and 2000-2010 (23%).

Homes for sale in Broek

There are currently 7 homes for sale in Broek. The most recently listed home is Patronaatsstraat 3F by Gierkink Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 12 homes were sold in Broek. On average, a home was sold within 33 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Broek over the past year was €365.087. This is 29% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €284.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.864.

Rental homes in Broek

There are currently no homes for rent in Broek. The most recent home is Patronaatsstraat 18-10, offered by www.thuisindeachterhoek.nl. No homes were let in Broek over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Broek.

Energy

In Broek there are 385 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (49%), B (17%) and A+ (11%). On average, an address in Broek uses 2.130 kWh of electricity per year. This is 16% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 650 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 19% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Dominee van Krevelenstraat
  • Herman Harmsenstraat
  • Klinkepad
  • Gert Reindersstraat
  • Hillenstraat
  • Franciscanerhof
  • Herman van Halterenstraat
  • van Heijdenstraat
  • Martin Leliveltstraat
  • Hendrik Leemreizestraat
  • Pastoor Sandersstraat
  • Varsseveldseweg
  • Patronaatsstraat
  • Broekboomstraat
  • van Basten Batenburgstraat

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
8,7 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
4,5 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
0,8 km
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8.5
Max
Family · Terraced house
16-04-2025
Lichtenvoorde

Of course! Lichtenvoorde in the province of Gelderland is truly a special place. It is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The annual Zwarte Cross is one of the biggest events and attracts visitors from far and wide, always creating a vibrant atmosphere. The surroundings also offer beautiful nature, ideal for walking and cycling trips. It is truly a place where you can find peace, but also enjoy lively activities. A truly cosmic place to live!

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8.4
Max
Family · Herenhuis
05-07-2024
Pleasant quiet living

I've lived here for 18 years and never really had any nuisance

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
200Single-person households
125Households without children
80Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€29,800 P.A.average per resident15% below the national average
€33,400 P.A.average per income recipient21% below the national average
88%of the employed are in paid employment
12%of the employed are self-employed
72%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Broek
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Lichtenvoorde

Figures for the district Lichtenvoorde due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
48 days ▲ 2,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
157
sales in the past year
134 m²
average living area
-20%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Broek
650
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Broek
2.130
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Broek

What kind of homes are there in Broek?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 61% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (51%).

What do you pay for a house in Broek?

Over the past year a home for sale in Broek was listed for an average of €412,916 (€3,377 per m²). That is 20% below the Dutch national average.

How is the population of Broek composed?

Buurt Broek has 860 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (41%).

What are the energy labels in Broek?

The housing supply in Broek is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 650 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Broek?

From Broek you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 4.5 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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