Barchem
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Barchem, Lochem

District in Lochem

Barchem has 1,745 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 774 homes in BarchemCurrently there are 13 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BarchemBased on registered homes

Barchem is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Lochem The district has a total area of 2.566 hectares, of which 2.561 hectares are land and 5 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK026203. The postcode area is 7241PR-7244SB.

Residents

Barchem has 1.745 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,5%). The other age groups are 30,7% for '65 years or older', 15,5% for '25 to 45 years', 11,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,0% is unmarried, 48,4% is married, 5,4% is divorced and 6,9% is widowed. 1.600 residents originate from the Netherlands, 55 come from Europe and 90 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 760 households in Barchem. 27,0% of these are single-person households, 41,4% households without children and 31,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Barchem there are 1.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.000, which is €5.200 (12%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.000, which is €2.900 (8%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Barchem are educated to an intermediate level. 48,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 17,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.745 residents, around 74% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.291 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (74%), while 26% are self-employed. In Barchem, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 490 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Barchem there are 774 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €500.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 20% rental homes and 80% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 80% privately owned, 10% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Barchem are 1950-1970 (19%) and 1970-1980 (14%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Barchem. The most recently listed home is Bosheurneweg 4 by Beltman Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Barchem over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Barchem. The most recent home is Eekvenne 37, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. No homes were let in Barchem over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Barchem.

Energy

In Barchem there are 380 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (28%), C (23%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Barchem uses 3.440 kWh of electricity per year. This is 35% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.230 m³ per year, is 54% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,3 km
Pharmacy
4,4 km
Hospital
4,2 km
Supermarket
4,2 km
Railway station
5,4 km
Day nursery
1,5 km
Primary school
1,3 km
Secondary school
5,5 km
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Neighbourhoods in Barchem

Map of Verspreide huizen Boschheurne en Zwiepsche Broek
Verspreide huizen Boschheurne en Zwiepsche BroekNeighbourhood
Map of Verspreide huizen Lochemseweg
Verspreide huizen LochemsewegNeighbourhood
Map of Verspreide huizen Zwarte Veen en Barchemse Enk
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
205Single-person households
315Households without children
240Households 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
€32,000 P.A.average per resident8% below the national average
€37,000 P.A.average per income recipient12% below the national average
74%of the employed are in paid employment
26%of the employed are self-employed
74%
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
Barchem
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Barchem

Sale price · Q4 2026
€721.535
average▲ 5,5%
€625.000
median▼ 15,0%
26 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.447
average▲ 5,3%
€3.400
median▼ 13,2%
+34% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
66 days ▲ 228,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
39
sales in the past year
229 m²
average living area
+34%
more expensive 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)
Barchem
1.230
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Barchem
3.440
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Barchem

What kind of houses make up Barchem?

The most common type is detached houses (52%).

What is the average asking price in Barchem?

Over the past year a home for sale in Barchem was listed for an average of €707,997 (€3,526 per m²). That is 34% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 5%.

Who lives in Barchem?

Wijk Barchem has 1,745 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%).

How sustainable is the housing supply in Barchem?

A considerable share of the supply in Barchem is less efficient: 36% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,230 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Barchem?

From Barchem you can on average reach a supermarket at 4.2 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 5.4 km, a primary school at 1.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Barchem?

Right now you will find 13 homes for sale in Barchem.

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