Centrum Leek en omgeving, Westerkwartier

Centrum Leek en omgeving is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Westerkwartier, in the district Leek The neighbourhood has a total area of 181 hectares, of which 180 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19690402. The postcode area is 9351AA-9351TC.

Residents

Centrum Leek en omgeving has 3.930 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (36,0%). The other age groups are 22,1% for '45 to 65 years', 20,5% for '25 to 45 years', 12,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,8% is unmarried, 39,2% is married, 8,7% is divorced and 11,3% is widowed. 3.420 residents originate from the Netherlands, 195 come from Europe and 315 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.940 households in Centrum Leek en omgeving. 44,3% of these are single-person households, 30,4% households without children and 25,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Centrum Leek en omgeving there are 3.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.300, which is €9.900 (23%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €27.400, which is €7.500 (21%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Centrum Leek en omgeving are educated to an intermediate level. 52,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 17,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.930 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.594 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Centrum Leek en omgeving, 42% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.290 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Centrum Leek en omgeving there are 2.151 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €249.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. In Centrum Leek en omgeving there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 49% rental homes and 51% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 51% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum Leek en omgeving are 1950-1970 (42%) and 1970-1980 (12%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 2 homes for sale in Centrum Leek en omgeving. The most recently listed home is Tolberterstraat 99 by Smit & Douma Makelaars. Over the past year, 17 homes were sold in Centrum Leek en omgeving. On average, a home was sold within 23 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Centrum Leek en omgeving over the past year was €326.824. This is 31% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €249.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.439.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Centrum Leek en omgeving. The most recent home is Samuël Leviestraat 11, offered by Riant Makelaars Groningen. Over the past year, 9 homes were let in Centrum Leek en omgeving. On average, a listing was let within 32 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Centrum Leek en omgeving over the past year was €1.550 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Centrum Leek en omgeving there are 1.732 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (30%), C (19%) and B (12%). On average, an address in Centrum Leek en omgeving uses 2.170 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 880 m³ per year, is 10% above the national average of 800 m³.