
Neighbourhood in Utrecht
Leidsche Rijn-Centrum is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Utrecht, in the district Leidsche Rijn The neighbourhood has a total area of 52 hectares, of which 51 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03440931. The postcode area is 3541BE-3543KH.
Two residents rate the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.3. They describe it as 'A vibrant city feel in a new-build neighbourhood.' and 'It's a great neighbourhood with involved neighbours'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Leidsche Rijn-Centrum has 3.865 residents. Of these, 52,7% are men and 47,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (63,1%). The other age groups are 12,0% for '45 to 65 years', 9,7% for '15 to 25 years', 7,8% for '65 years or older' and 7,5% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 69,3% is unmarried, 23,7% is married, 5,6% is divorced and 1,3% is widowed. 1.970 residents originate from the Netherlands, 505 come from Europe and 1.395 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 2.560 households in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum. 60,7% of these are single-person households, 28,7% households without children and 10,5% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons.
In Leidsche Rijn-Centrum there are 2.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €50.600, which is €14.800 (41%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €46.300, which is €17.100 (59%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Leidsche Rijn-Centrum are highly educated. 68,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 24,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 7,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.865 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.937 people. This is 11% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Leidsche Rijn-Centrum, 14% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 250 people receive this benefit.
In Leidsche Rijn-Centrum there are 2.149 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €383.000. Of these, around 83% are occupied and 17% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 77% rental homes and 23% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 23% privately owned, 5% owned by housing associations and 72% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum are 2020 and later (65%) and 2010-2020 (35%).
There are currently 13 homes for sale in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum. The most recently listed home is Londenstraat 98 by Huispedia. Over the past year, 51 homes were sold in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 27 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum over the past year was €576.540. This is 51% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €383.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.491.
There are 35 homes for rent in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum. The most recent home is Hof Van Bern 5, offered by Vesteda. Over the past year, 248 homes were let in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum. On average, a listing was let within 44 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum over the past year was €1.778 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €22 per month.
In Leidsche Rijn-Centrum there are 3.081 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (56%), A++ (20%) and A+ (16%). On average, an address in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum uses 1.860 kWh of electricity per year. This is 34% below the national average of 2.810 kWh.
A wonderful environment to live in. Everything is within walking distance: shops, station, parks. Beautiful cycle paths and very good public transport. Little nuisance. City feel, yet a quiet environment. Primary school across the street and 3 secondary schools less than 10 minutes away by bike. I am privileged to live here, in a new-build apartment.
Auto-translated to English by AII organise many activities for the neighbours such as a neighbourhood market, bingo evening and kickboxing clinic
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is relatively young — 100% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (100%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum was listed for an average of €555,275 (€5,472 per m²).
A rental home in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum cost an average of €1,856 per month (€23 per m²).
Buurt Leidsche Rijn-Centrum has 3,865 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (63%). Notably, 61% of the households are single-person households.
The housing supply in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum is remarkably efficient: 100% has an A, A+ or B label.
From Leidsche Rijn-Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 0.7 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 15 homes for sale and 35 homes for rent in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum.