Geleen-Centrum is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, in the district Geleen. The neighbourhood has a total area of 163 hectares, of which 163 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU18830501. The postcode area is 6161AA-6165TH.
Geleen-Centrum has 4.290 residents. Of these, 51,0% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (27,2%). The other age groups are 26,2% for '45 to 65 years', 24,9% for '65 years or older', 11,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 50,0% is unmarried, 31,8% is married, 11,4% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 2.910 residents originate from the Netherlands, 635 come from Europe and 750 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 2.430 households in Geleen-Centrum. 52,7% of these are single-person households, 25,5% households without children and 21,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Geleen-Centrum there are 3.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.100, which is €7.100 (17%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.400, which is €4.500 (13%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Geleen-Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 45,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 20,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 4.290 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.789 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Geleen-Centrum, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 950 people receive this benefit.
In Geleen-Centrum there are 2.519 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €214.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 57% rental homes and 43% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 43% privately owned, 34% owned by housing associations and 23% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Geleen-Centrum are 1950-1970 (39%) and 1925-1950 (27%).
There are currently 47 homes for sale in Geleen-Centrum. The most recently listed home is Rijksweg Centrum 50A by Fidus Makelaardij Geleen. Over the past year, 71 homes were sold in Geleen-Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 63 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Geleen-Centrum over the past year was €314.423. This is 47% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €214.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.435.
There are 7 homes for rent in Geleen-Centrum. The most recent home is Martin Luther Kingplein 8, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. Over the past year, 23 homes were let in Geleen-Centrum. On average, a listing was let within 19 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Geleen-Centrum over the past year was €1.098 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €13 per month.
In Geleen-Centrum there are 1.873 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (28%), B (16%) and C (15%). On average, an address in Geleen-Centrum uses 2.460 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 830 m³ per year, is 4% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 59% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (53%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Geleen-Centrum was listed for an average of €314,423 (€2,435 per m²). That is 39% below the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Geleen-Centrum cost an average of €1,098 per month (€13 per m²). That is 41% below the national average.
Buurt Geleen-Centrum has 4,290 residents. Notably, 53% of the households are single-person households.
A considerable share of the supply in Geleen-Centrum is less efficient: 31% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 830 m³ per year.
From Geleen-Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 1.6 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 47 homes for sale and 7 homes for rent in Geleen-Centrum.
