Centrum

Centrum, Deventer – “City centre”

Neighbourhood in Deventer

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Centrum has 2,980 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,951 homes in CentrumCurrently there are 19 for sale and 13 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in CentrumBased on registered homes

Centrum is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Deventer, in the district Binnenstad The neighbourhood has a total area of 30 hectares, of which 28 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01500101. The postcode area is 7411BL-7411VR.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'City centre'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Centrum has 2.980 residents. Of these, 51,3% are men and 48,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (38,6%). The other age groups are 20,8% for '45 to 65 years', 19,1% for '15 to 25 years', 16,9% for '65 years or older' and 4,5% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 68,0% is unmarried, 16,8% is married, 10,7% is divorced and 4,5% is widowed. 2.270 residents originate from the Netherlands, 245 come from Europe and 460 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.995 households in Centrum. 69,4% of these are single-person households, 21,6% households without children and 9,0% households with children. The average household size is 1,4 persons.

In Centrum there are 2.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.800, which is €0 (0%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €33.500, which is €4.300 (15%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Centrum are highly educated. 42,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 38,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 18,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.980 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.026 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Centrum, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 450 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Centrum there are 1.951 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €272.000. Of these, around 89% are occupied and 11% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 80% rental homes and 20% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 20% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 53% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum are 1700-1900 (54%) and 1980-1990 (14%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 16 homes for sale in Centrum. The most recently listed home is Welle 14 by Thoma Post Makelaars. Over the past year, 44 homes were sold in Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 75 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Centrum over the past year was €472.955. This is 74% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €272.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.032.

Rental homes

There are 11 homes for rent in Centrum. The most recent home is Bursestraat 101B, offered by Roommatch. Over the past year, 138 homes were let in Centrum. On average, a listing was let within 21 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Centrum over the past year was €2.300 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €21 per month.

Energy

In Centrum there are 2.211 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (28%), C (19%) and A (16%). On average, an address in Centrum uses 2.070 kWh of electricity per year. This is 26% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 770 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 40% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Hagensteeg
  • Boterstraat
  • Broederenplein
  • Striksteeg
  • Achter de Muren Duimpoort
  • Assenstraat
  • Spijkerboorsteeg
  • Duimpoort
  • Kleine Poot
  • Melksterstraat
  • Sandrasteeg
  • Polstraat
  • Duivengang
  • Lamme van Dieseplein
  • Nieuwstraat
  • Zandpoort
  • Korte Assenstraat
  • Achter de Broederen
  • Kuiperstraat
  • Hof van Adwaita
  • Spinhuissteeg
  • Pontsteeg
  • Proosdijpassage
  • Manhuissteeg
  • Sint Jansstraat
  • Graven
  • Stadshof
  • Broederenstraat
  • Lange Bisschopstraat
  • Smedenstraat
  • Kleine Overstraat
  • Korte Bisschopstraat
  • Engestraat
  • Leusensteeg
  • Bagijnenstraat
  • Nieuwe Markt
  • Grote Kerkhof
  • Vleeshouwerstraat
  • Stromarkt
  • Hofstraat
  • Bursestraat
  • Grote Poot
  • Grote Overstraat
  • Treurnietsgang
  • Waterstraat
  • Brink
  • Welle

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
3,4 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
0,8 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
1,4 km
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Living alone · Apartment
16-09-2025
City centre

Everything within walking distance. 15 minutes by bike and you're right in the middle of nature! Public transport a 7-minute walk away! Theatre, restaurants, museums all within walking distance! The IJssel, where you can sit by the water, also nearby. What more could a person want!

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,385Single-person households
430Households without children
180Households 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 resident9% above the national average
€35,800 P.A.average per income recipient4% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Centrum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Centrum

Sale price · Q3 2026
€337.111
average▼ 49,6%
€395.000
median▼ 33,6%
9 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.773
average▼ 17,8%
€4.807
median▲ 12,5%

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
99 days ▲ 38,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
27
sales in the past year
114 m²
average living area
€110.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
33 days
average time listed · vs. last year
20
lettings in the past year
82 m²
average living area
€830
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Centrum
770
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Centrum
2.070
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Centrum

What does the housing stock in Centrum look like?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 71% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (85%).

How much does a home cost in Centrum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Centrum was listed for an average of €507,852 (€5,087 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 50%.

What is the average rent in Centrum?

A rental home in Centrum cost an average of €1,510 per month (€21 per m²).

What kind of people live in Centrum?

Buurt Centrum has 2,980 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (39%). Notably, 69% of the households are single-person households.

What is within walking distance in Centrum?

From Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 0.8 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Centrum?

Right now you will find 19 homes for sale and 13 homes for rent in Centrum. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 98 days — relatively long for the current market.

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