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Neighbourhood in BronckhorstZelhem

Neighbourhood Zelhem

Municipality of Bronckhorst

Zelhem has 5,745 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,723 homes in ZelhemCurrently there are 16 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZelhemBased on registered homes

Zelhem is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Bronckhorst, in the district Zelhem. The neighbourhood has a total area of 200 hectares, of which 200 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU18760100. The postcode area is 7021AA-7021ZZ.

Residents

Zelhem has 5.745 residents. Of these, 48,0% are men and 51,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (30,4%). The other age groups are 28,6% for '45 to 65 years', 18,5% for '25 to 45 years', 12,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,4% is unmarried, 44,8% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 7,9% is widowed. 5.270 residents originate from the Netherlands, 180 come from Europe and 295 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.570 households in Zelhem. 31,3% of these are single-person households, 37,2% households without children and 31,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Zelhem there are 4.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.000, which is €6.200 (15%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.000, which is €3.900 (11%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Zelhem are educated to an intermediate level. 51,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 5.745 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.136 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Zelhem, 35% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.620 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zelhem there are 2.723 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €364.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 37% rental homes and 63% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 63% privately owned, 29% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zelhem are 1950-1970 (22%) and 1970-1980 (21%).

Homes for sale in Zelhem

There are currently 16 homes for sale in Zelhem. The most recently listed home is Hanenhoek 7 by REBO Vastgoed Groep | Wonen. Over the past year, 46 homes were sold in Zelhem. On average, a home was sold within 36 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Zelhem over the past year was €447.248. This is 23% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €364.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.350.

Rental homes in Zelhem

There are currently no homes for rent in Zelhem. The most recent home is Groen van Prinstererstraat 64, offered by www.thuisindeachterhoek.nl. No homes were let in Zelhem over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Zelhem.

Energy

In Zelhem there are 1.860 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (32%), C (21%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Zelhem uses 2.690 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 890 m³ per year, is 11% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Abraham Kuyperstraat
  • Ambachtsweg
  • Ruurloseweg
  • Salviaweg
  • Het Lindestuk
  • De Zonnekamp
  • Carel Willinkstraat
  • Lupinestraat
  • Hengeloseweg
  • Randweg
  • Magnoliaweg
  • Ardinckhoek
  • Johannes Vermeerstraat
  • Roosweg
  • De Garde
  • Het Soerlant
  • Vincent van Goghstraat
  • Pieter Bruegelstraat
  • Stationsplein
  • Kerkhoflaan
  • Smidsstraat
  • Stikkenweg
  • Gildenweg
  • Hanenhoek
  • Brinkweg
  • Troelstrastraat
  • Oranje Nassaustraat
  • Industrieweg
  • Klumpersland
  • Piersonstraat
  • De Breide
  • Lemkesbeumken
  • Prinses Margrietstraat
  • Rubensstraat pad
  • Stationsstraat
  • De Hennenkamp
  • Doetinchemseweg
  • Rubensstraat
  • De Oldenoord
  • Stegestuk
  • Oude Spoorbaan
  • Het Hietland
  • de Savornin Lohmanstraat
  • Doctor Grashuisstraat
  • Irisweg
  • Hyacinthweg
  • Hans Memlingstraat
  • Halseweg
  • Stephanotisweg
  • Rembrandtstraat
  • De Ganzenebbe
  • Asterstraat
  • Paulus Potterstraat
  • Slotemaker de Bruïnestraat
  • Jacob van Ruysdaelstraat
  • Groen van Prinstererstraat
  • Dahliastraat
  • Maurits Escherstraat
  • Kerkweg
  • Hummeloseweg
  • Wisselt
  • Burgemeester Langmanweg
  • De Toorn
  • De Geer
  • Markt
  • Korenbloemstraat
  • Goeman Borgesiusstraat
  • Het Weidje
  • TOP Zelhem
  • Plantsoenstraat
  • Thorbeckestraat
  • Achter de Hoven
  • Prinses Marijkestraat
  • Tulpweg
  • Verzet
  • Goudsbloemstraat
  • de Platweerd
  • Ermelinkstuk
  • Jeroen Boschstraat
  • Papaverstraat
  • Zonnebloemstraat
  • Koeriershoek
  • Zevenweg
  • Industriepark
  • Crocusweg
  • Zandvoortweg
  • Talmastraat
  • Narcisweg
  • Jozef Israëlsstraat
  • Cosmeastraat
  • Ferdinand Bolstraat
  • Jan van Eyckstraat
  • Frans Halsstraat
  • Zinniastraat
  • Juttepad
  • Burgemeester Rijpstrastraat
  • Bergstraat
  • Prinses Irenestraat
  • Zuivelweg
  • Resedastraat
  • De Maccabae
  • Gerard Doustraat
  • Handelsweg
  • Rogier van der Weydenstraat
  • Palmberg
  • Meindert Hobbemastraat
  • Schaepmanstraat
  • De Platweerd
  • Bleek
  • Hortensiastraat
  • Möldershöfken
  • Piet Mondriaanstraat
  • Nijverheidsweg
  • Jan Steenstraat
  • Prinses Beatrixstraat
  • Weverstraat
  • Orchideestraat
  • Hendrik Mesdagstraat

Amenities

GP
1,3 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
6,4 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
7,7 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
6,1 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
805Single-person households
955Households without children
810Households 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
€31,000 P.A.average per resident11% below the national average
€36,000 P.A.average per income recipient15% below the national average
87%of the employed are in paid employment
13%of the employed are self-employed
72%
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
Zelhem
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Zelhem

Sale price · Q4 2026
€513.786
average▲ 18,3%
€475.000
median▲ 20,3%
7 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.558
average▲ 5,0%
€3.441
median▼ 1,3%
-14% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days ▲ 9,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
46
sales in the past year
134 m²
average living area
-14%
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)
Zelhem
890
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Zelhem
2.690
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Zelhem

What does the housing stock in Zelhem look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 60% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How much does a home cost in Zelhem?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zelhem was listed for an average of €447,248 (€3,350 per m²). That is 14% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 18%.

Who lives in Zelhem?

Buurt Zelhem has 5,745 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (30%).

How sustainable is the housing supply in Zelhem?

The housing supply in Zelhem is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 890 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Zelhem?

From Zelhem you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 7.7 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Zelhem?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale in Zelhem.

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