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Neighbourhood in Oost GelreDen Esch
Den Esch has 235 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 112 homes in Den EschCurrently there are 0 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Den EschBased on registered homes

Den Esch is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Oost Gelre, in the district Lichtenvoorde. The neighbourhood has a total area of 28 hectares, of which 28 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU15860103. The postcode area is 7131CN-7131TG.

Residents

Den Esch has 235 residents. Of these, 51,1% are men and 48,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (40,4%). The other age groups are 23,4% for '45 to 65 years', 14,9% for '25 to 45 years', 12,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 6,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 38,3% is unmarried, 46,8% is married, 4,3% is divorced and 8,5% is widowed. 225 residents originate from the Netherlands, 10 come from Europe and 5 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 115 households in Den Esch. 26,1% of these are single-person households, 47,8% households without children and 26,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Den Esch there are 200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.800, which is €8.400 (20%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.300, which is €5.600 (16%) lower than the national average of €34.900.

Of the 235 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 167 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. In Den Esch, 38% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 90 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Den Esch there are 112 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €329.000. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 22% rental homes and 78% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 78% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 1% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Den Esch are 1980-1990 (41%) and 1970-1980 (40%).

Homes for sale in Den Esch

There are currently no homes for sale in Den Esch. The most recently listed home is Switbertushof 5 by Steentjes & Scharenborg. Over the past year, 2 homes were sold in Den Esch. On average, a home was sold within 75 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Den Esch over the past year was €397.009. This is 21% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €329.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.972.

Rental homes in Den Esch

There are currently no homes for rent in Den Esch. The most recent home is Switbertushof 36, offered by www.thuisindeachterhoek.nl. No homes were let in Den Esch over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Den Esch.

Energy

In Den Esch there are 64 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (48%), B (25%) and A (11%). On average, an address in Den Esch uses 2.760 kWh of electricity per year. This is 8% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 940 m³ per year, is 18% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Kerkhoflaan
  • Hofesch
  • Switbertushof
  • Hagenstraat
  • Richterslaan
  • Eschpark
  • Meester Kuijpersplein

Amenities

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

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
30Single-person households
55Households without children
30Households 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
€29,300 P.A.average per resident16% below the national average
€33,800 P.A.average per income recipient20% below the national average
0%of the employed are in paid employment
0%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
Den Esch
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)
Den Esch
940
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Den Esch
2.760
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Den Esch

What kind of homes are there in Den Esch?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 61% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Den Esch?

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

What kind of people live in Den Esch?

Buurt Den Esch has 235 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (40%).

How energy-efficient are the homes in Den Esch?

The housing supply in Den Esch is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 940 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Den Esch?

From Den Esch you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 3.9 km, a primary school at 1.2 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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