Ledegem is a municipality with 9,695 inhabitants spread across 24.8 km². The population averages 42 years of age and shows a slight majority of women at 50.2%. Residents tend to own their homes, with ownership at 81%. The average net income per person is around 18,110€ annually. Most inhabitants are Belgian nationals (97.2%), with small percentages from Poland, Romania, France, and the Netherlands among others.
Housing in Ledegem primarily consists of houses built around 1959, making up 93.5% of the building stock. The average home has about 6.1 rooms, slightly above the national average of 6. The types of houses include semi-closed (32.1%), open type including farms and castles (29.4%), and closed type houses (27%). Currently, there are 8 houses for sale in Ledegem, with prices ranging from 115,000€ to 849,000€. The average price for a house on the market is about 341,750€.
Access to the area is facilitated by nearby motorways A19 and A17/E403, reachable within 7 to 10 minutes by car from the town centre. Ledegem is traversed by the N32 road, adding to its connectivity. Public transport options include several bus lines such as lines 54, 55, 61, 68 and 69 connecting to nearby towns like Ghent and Roeselare. Rail stations within reach include Menen, Wevelgem, Izegem, Bissegem and Roeselare.
Families will find multiple childcare facilities with 6 nurseries and several nursery and primary schools within the commune, though there is no secondary school. One supermarket, SPAR, serves the shopping needs locally. For those considering electric vehicles, there are two charging stations in Ledegem. The closest airport is Wevelgem Airport, about a 13-minute drive or an hour by public transport away.
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