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Neighbourhood in Oost GelreCentrum
Centrum has 935 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 646 homes in CentrumCurrently there are 13 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in CentrumBased on registered homes

Centrum is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Oost Gelre, in the district Lichtenvoorde. The neighbourhood has a total area of 30 hectares, of which 30 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU15860105. The postcode area is 7131BG-7131MZ.

Residents

Centrum has 935 residents. Of these, 45,5% are men and 54,5% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (45,5%). The other age groups are 26,2% for '25 to 45 years', 16,0% for '45 to 65 years', 7,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 7,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,2% is unmarried, 34,8% is married, 6,4% is divorced and 17,1% is widowed. 855 residents originate from the Netherlands, 45 come from Europe and 40 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 530 households in Centrum. 59,4% of these are single-person households, 30,2% households without children and 10,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Centrum there are 800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.500, which is €8.700 (21%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.700, which is €4.200 (12%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 51,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 935 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 664 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Centrum, 49% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 400 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Centrum there are 646 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €262.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 62% rental homes and 38% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 38% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 44% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum are 2000-2010 (18%) and 2020 and later (17%).

Homes for sale in Centrum

There are currently 13 homes for sale in Centrum. The most recently listed home is Dijkstraat 33 by Steentjes & Scharenborg. Over the past year, 17 homes were sold in Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 76 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Centrum over the past year was €424.588. This is 62% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €262.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.835.

Rental homes in Centrum

There are currently no homes for rent in Centrum. The most recent home is Varkensmarkt 10-2, offered by www.thuisindeachterhoek.nl. No homes were let in Centrum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Centrum.

Energy

In Centrum there are 545 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (43%), A+ (15%) and C (9%). On average, an address in Centrum uses 2.160 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 680 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 15% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,4 km
Hospital
8,2 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
4,1 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
0,7 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
315Single-person households
160Households without children
55Households 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
€30,700 P.A.average per resident12% below the national average
€33,500 P.A.average per income recipient21% below the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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

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)
Centrum
680
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Centrum
2.160
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Centrum

What kind of houses make up Centrum?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 61% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (77%).

What is the average asking price in Centrum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Centrum 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 Centrum composed?

Buurt Centrum has 935 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (45%). Notably, 59% of the households are single-person households.

What are the energy labels in Centrum?

The housing supply in Centrum is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 680 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Centrum?

From Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 4.1 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Centrum?

Right now you will find 13 homes for sale in Centrum.

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