Opende-Oost, Westerkwartier
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Provincialeweg sits in a peaceful part of Opende, a village in the municipality of Westerkwartier. With 103 m² of living space, it is generous for a rental home. The building dates from 1913 but has an A energy label, so it is well insulated. At €1,280 per month, the price is in line with the only other rental in the neighbourhood. For context, that works out at €12.43 per m², which is typical for the area. See other apartments in Westerkwartier for comparison.
The neighbourhood Opende-Oost has about 270 residents, mostly families with children (45% of households) and couples without children (40%). Single-person households are rare at 20%. It is a very quiet area with an address density of just 61 per km², making it one of the least urban places in the Netherlands. Almost all homes are owner-occupied (88%) and 92% are single-family houses, so this apartment stands out. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. Learn more about the neighbourhood Opende-Oost.
For your daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools are within easy reach: Samenlevingsschool de Binding (a couple of streets away) and sws De Groene Borg (also just around the corner). For secondary education, OSG Singelland in Surhuisterveen is about a ten-minute drive. The village has a restaurant and a childcare centre nearby, while a GP and library are a short drive away. The municipality Westerkwartier offers a rural setting with basic amenities close at hand.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via 123Wonen Groningen.
Details of this home
Provincialeweg 158E, Opende
Data from Opende-Oost
Data from Opende-Oost
7 within 5 km
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About Provincialeweg 158E, Opende
Yes, it is in line with the market. The only other rental in Opende-Oost is also €1,280, and the price per m² (€12.43) matches the neighbourhood average. Given the generous floor area and good energy label, it represents reasonable value for the area.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well insulated and you can expect relatively low heating costs. It is a strong point for a building from 1913.
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 1.6 km away, roughly a five-minute walk. Other supermarkets like Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl and Aldi are within 4 km, so you have plenty of choice for a weekly shop.
Yes, two primary schools are within walking distance: Samenlevingsschool de Binding (1.6 km) and sws De Groene Borg (1.8 km). For secondary education, OSG Singelland in Surhuisterveen is about 3.4 km away.
Opende-Oost is a very quiet, rural neighbourhood with mostly families. It has a low crime rate (2 incidents total) and a strong sense of community. Almost all homes are owner-occupied, so rentals are rare. The area is not urban at all, with plenty of peace and space.
The nearest train station is 12.4 km away, so this home is not ideal for commuting by rail. You would rely on a car or bus for longer journeys.
5 homes in the municipality Westerkwartier