A social rental flat in Ruinerwold
This two-room apartment on Boekweitkamp 20 sits in a quiet part of Ruinerwold, a village in the municipality of De Wolden. The home was part of the social housing stock, which meant the rent was set at a level intended to be affordable. With 59 square metres of living space and a build year of 1991, it offers a practical layout for a single person or a couple. The energy label is C, which is a mid-range rating. At €866 per month, the rent was well below the average for rental homes in this area, which at the time stood at €1,475, so it was keenly priced. For context, apartments in De Wolden are generally more expensive than this. This home has not been online since 3 November 2026.
The Ruinerwold neighbourhood
Ruinerwold is a village with about 2,540 residents, and the population is fairly mixed in age, with a noticeable share of both families and older residents. The average household size is 2.3 people, and about a third of households have children. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with 72% of homes being bought rather than rented. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on the statistics. The village has a calm, rural character, typical of the Drenthe countryside. This is the Ruinerwold neighbourhood as it stands today.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, about 278 metres away, which makes picking up bread or groceries very easy. There are also several other supermarkets within a short drive, including an Albert Heijn and a Lidl. For families, the nearest primary school, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Arendsvleugel, is on your doorstep, and Kindcentrum Ruinerwold is a couple of streets away. Secondary education is further afield, about 6.3 kilometres away, so older children would need to travel. The nearest train station is 6.5 kilometres from the home. This is all within the municipality of De Wolden as a whole.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Boekweitkamp 20, Ruinerwold
Was €866 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €866 was significantly below the average for rental homes in the Ruinerwold area, which was €1,475 per month. This was a social housing rental, so the price was set to be affordable.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration that indicates the energy performance of the home. A C label is a mid-range rating, meaning the home is neither particularly efficient nor particularly inefficient.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, located about 278 metres from the home. This is just a short walk, making it convenient for daily shopping. There are also other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including an Albert Heijn at 3.2 km and a Lidl at 4.3 km, so you have options for different stores.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, there are primary schools within walking distance. The nearest is Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Arendsvleugel, about 197 metres away, and Kindcentrum Ruinerwold is about 425 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 6.3 kilometres away, so older children would need to travel further.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Ruinerwold is a village with around 2,540 residents. The population is mixed, with a significant share of families and older residents. About a third of households have children, and the average household size is 2.3 people. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 72% of homes being bought rather than rented, which gives the area a stable, settled feel.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this is a social housing rental. This meant the rent was set at a level intended to be affordable, and there might be eligibility criteria based on income. The rent of €866 per month was below the average for the area, reflecting its social housing status.
