Neighbourhood in Meierijstad
Leest is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Meierijstad, in the district Veghel The neighbourhood has a total area of 42 hectares, of which 40 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19480424. The postcode area is 5463JA-5463RM.
Four residents rate the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.7. They describe it as 'Quiet and a cosy neighbourhood', 'Nice, cozy and helpful neighbourhood' and 'Top neighbourhood'. Opinions in this neighbourhood are divided, but on the whole all aspects are rated fairly evenly.
Leest has 1.950 residents. Of these, 51,3% are men and 48,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,0%). The other age groups are 27,2% for '25 to 45 years', 15,9% for '65 years or older', 15,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 51,0% is unmarried, 36,9% is married, 8,5% is divorced and 3,6% is widowed. 1.095 residents originate from the Netherlands, 270 come from Europe and 580 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 840 households in Leest. 32,7% of these are single-person households, 27,4% households without children and 39,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Leest there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.300, which is €7.900 (19%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.200, which is €6.700 (19%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Leest are educated to an intermediate level. 42,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 25,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 1.950 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.424 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Leest, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 280 people receive this benefit.
In Leest there are 785 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €340.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 33% rental homes and 67% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 67% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 11% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Leest are 1970-1980 (56%) and 1990-2000 (26%).
There are currently 8 homes for sale in Leest. The most recently listed home is Rijnstraat 24 by Meierijstad Makelaardij. Over the past year, 25 homes were sold in Leest. On average, a home was sold within 45 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Leest over the past year was €389.180. This is 14% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €340.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.926.
There are 2 homes for rent in Leest. The most recent home is Eemshof 23, offered by Bernheze Makelaars. Over the past year, 7 homes were let in Leest. On average, a listing was let within 34 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Leest over the past year was €2.200 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €17 per month.
In Leest there are 417 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (36%), B (22%) and C (22%). On average, an address in Leest uses 2.660 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 840 m³ per year, is 5% above the national average of 800 m³.
Nice neighbourhood and very helpful, if something is wrong you get help and it is a safe environment AED available!
Auto-translated to English by AIChild-friendly neighbourhood, always there for each other to help when needed. Lots of greenery, just nice to live in!
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, people help each other with a neighbourhood app when needed and it's child-friendly
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, there for each other to help when needed, lots of green, child-friendly, fairly quiet.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 88% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (69%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Leest was listed for an average of €395,887 (€2,932 per m²). That is 25% below the Dutch national average.
Residents give Leest a 9.7 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. The strongest score is for housing (10.0), the weakest for amenities (9.3).
Buurt Leest has 1,950 residents. Many families: 40% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Leest is remarkably efficient: 56% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 840 m³ per year.
From Leest you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 18.6 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
