Overstegen - west
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Overstegen - west, Doetinchem – “A neighbourhood that...”

Neighbourhood in Doetinchem

6.7
Residents give Overstegen - west a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 4 responses
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Overstegen - west has 2,190 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,128 homes in Overstegen - westCurrently there are 2 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Overstegen - westBased on registered homes

Overstegen - west is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Doetinchem, in the district Overstegen The neighbourhood has a total area of 41 hectares, of which 41 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU02220204. The postcode area is 7002AB-7002KR.

Four residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.7. They describe it as 'A neighbourhood that could be a bit tidier', 'A neighbourhood where things could be a bit tidier, both inside and out' and 'A safe neighbourhood with a beautiful and convenient environment'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: accessibility, safety, community receive high ratings, while education and cleanliness are mentioned as weak points.

Residents

Overstegen - west has 2.190 residents. Of these, 47,5% are men and 52,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (25,3%). The other age groups are 25,1% for '45 to 65 years', 20,5% for '65 years or older', 15,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 54,1% is unmarried, 28,5% is married, 12,1% is divorced and 5,5% is widowed. 1.460 residents originate from the Netherlands, 170 come from Europe and 560 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.115 households in Overstegen - west. 45,7% of these are single-person households, 22,9% households without children and 31,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Overstegen - west there are 1.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €23.100, which is €12.700 (35%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €18.500, which is €10.700 (37%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Overstegen - west are educated to an intermediate level. 46,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 43,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 9,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.190 residents, around 54% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.183 people. This is 11% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (91%), while 9% are self-employed. In Overstegen - west, 37% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 400 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Overstegen - west there are 1.128 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €190.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 72% rental homes and 28% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 28% privately owned, 71% owned by housing associations and 1% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Overstegen - west are 1950-1970 (54%) and 1970-1980 (44%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Overstegen - west. The most recently listed home is Eduard Schilderinkstraat 82 by Alpina Doetinchem (Voorheen Heilbron Makelaardij). Over the past year, 8 homes were sold in Overstegen - west. On average, a home was sold within 18 days.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Overstegen - west. The most recent home is Houtsmastraat 73, offered by www.thuisindeachterhoek.nl. No homes were let in Overstegen - west over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Overstegen - west.

Energy

In Overstegen - west there are 1.141 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), C (24%) and E (21%). On average, an address in Overstegen - west uses 2.040 kWh of electricity per year. This is 27% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 910 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 29% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,8 km
Pharmacy
1,3 km
Hospital
2,4 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
3,2 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
1,2 km
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6.7
Residents give Overstegen - west a more than satisfactory rating
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6.6
Erik ter wee
Living alone · Apartment
14-08-2025
A neighbourhood that could be a bit tidier

Neighbourhood with character. But maybe it's about time they renovated the flat.

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6.6
Erik ter wee
Living alone · Apartment
08-08-2025
A neighbourhood where things could be a bit tidier, both inside and out

Messy neighbourhood, especially around the rubbish bins it's usually a mess

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7.4
Leen
Family · Terraced house
04-09-2024
A safe neighbourhood with a beautiful and convenient environment

We have everything in our neighbourhood, all kinds of shops, restaurants and also many schools. Only the schools themselves are not very well organised. For example, in one building there are two schools.

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6.1
Ella
Gezin · herenhuis
18-10-2023
Nice cosy neighbourhood

It is very cosy, close to many supermarkets and a snack bar, people are friendly. It is also quite safe

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
510Single-person households
255Households without children
350Households 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
€18,500 P.A.average per resident40% below the national average
€23,100 P.A.average per income recipient38% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Overstegen - west
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Overstegen

Figures for the district Overstegen due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€288.167
average▲ 14,4%
€300.000
median▲ 19,0%
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.275
average▲ 4,1%
€2.362
median▲ 8,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
21 days ▼ 66,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
29
sales in the past year
137 m²
average living area
€198.026
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
37 days
average time listed · vs. last year
9
lettings in the past year
121 m²
average living area
€1.055
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Overstegen - west
910
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Overstegen - west
2.040
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Overstegen - west

What kind of homes are there in Overstegen - west?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 91% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (48%).

What do you pay for a house in Overstegen - west?

Over the past year a home for sale in Overstegen - west was listed for an average of €350,122 (€2,641 per m²).

How do residents rate Overstegen - west?

Residents give Overstegen - west a 6.7 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. Especially accessibility (7.8) scores well; cleanliness (4.5) receives the lowest rating.

Which amenities are close to Overstegen - west?

From Overstegen - west you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 1.8 km, a railway station at 3.2 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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