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Buitengebied Leens has 335 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 165 homes in Buitengebied LeensCurrently there are 0 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Buitengebied LeensBased on registered homes

Buitengebied Leens is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Het Hogeland, in the district Leens The neighbourhood has a total area of 3.562 hectares, of which 3.489 hectares are land and 74 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19660201. The postcode area is 9961PA-9966VL.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 10.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'The best neighbourhood of Groningen'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Buitengebied Leens has 335 residents. Of these, 52,2% are men and 49,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (38,8%). The other age groups are 25,4% for '65 years or older', 14,9% for '0 to 15 years', 13,4% for '25 to 45 years' and 9,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,8% is unmarried, 44,8% is married, 7,5% is divorced and 6,0% is widowed. 325 residents originate from the Netherlands, 5 come from Europe and 5 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 155 households in Buitengebied Leens. 35,5% of these are single-person households, 35,5% households without children and 29,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Buitengebied Leens there are 300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.800, which is €2.400 (6%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.500, which is €1.400 (4%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Buitengebied Leens are highly educated. 44,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 40,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 14,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 335 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 235 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (53%), while 47% are self-employed. In Buitengebied Leens, 33% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 80 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Buitengebied Leens there are 165 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €391.000. Of these, around 88% are occupied and 12% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 15% rental homes and 85% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 85% privately owned and 15% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Buitengebied Leens are 1700-1900 (27%) and 1900-1925 (27%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Buitengebied Leens. The most recently listed home is Groot Maarslag 4 by Makelaardij Bruintjes en Keurentjes. Over the past year, 9 homes were sold in Buitengebied Leens. On average, a home was sold within 25 days.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Buitengebied Leens. The most recent home is Dijkstilsterweg 4, offered by makelaardij Stenekes op Funda. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Buitengebied Leens. On average, a listing was let within 100 days.

No recent rental data available for Buitengebied Leens.

Energy

In Buitengebied Leens there are 52 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (23%), C (17%) and A (13%). On average, an address in Buitengebied Leens uses 3.330 kWh of electricity per year. This is 31% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.370 m³ per year, is 71% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
3,4 km
Pharmacy
3,9 km
Hospital
23,7 km
Supermarket
3,2 km
Railway station
9,1 km
Day nursery
2,7 km
Primary school
2,7 km
Secondary school
4,1 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
55Single-person households
55Households without children
45Households 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
€33,500 P.A.average per resident4% below the national average
€39,800 P.A.average per income recipient6% below the national average
53%of the employed are in paid employment
47%of the employed are self-employed
70%
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
Buitengebied Leens
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Leens

Figures for the district Leens due to limited data

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
48 days ▲ 116,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
57
sales in the past year
206 m²
average living area
-23%
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)
Buitengebied Leens
1.370
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Buitengebied Leens
3.330
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Buitengebied Leens

What kind of houses make up Buitengebied Leens?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 57% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (95%).

What is the average asking price in Buitengebied Leens?

Over the past year a home for sale in Buitengebied Leens was listed for an average of €407,009 (€2,134 per m²). That is 23% below the Dutch national average.

What kind of people live in Buitengebied Leens?

Buurt Buitengebied Leens has 335 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (39%).

What is within walking distance in Buitengebied Leens?

From Buitengebied Leens you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.2 km, a GP at 3.4 km, a railway station at 9.1 km, a primary school at 2.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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