Barger-Compascuum
DrentheEmmenBarger-Compascuum

Barger-Compascuum, Emmen

District in Emmen

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Barger-Compascuum has 2,040 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 848 homes in Barger-CompascuumCurrently there are 10 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Barger-CompascuumBased on registered homes

Barger-Compascuum is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Emmen The district has a total area of 2.509 hectares, of which 2.462 hectares are land and 46 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK011404. The postcode area is 7884NA-7889VH.

Residents

Barger-Compascuum has 2.040 residents. Of these, 52,9% are men and 47,1% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,9%). The other age groups are 22,3% for '25 to 45 years', 22,3% for '65 years or older', 13,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,1% is unmarried, 41,7% is married, 7,6% is divorced and 5,6% is widowed. 1.875 residents originate from the Netherlands, 120 come from Europe and 45 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 890 households in Barger-Compascuum. 30,3% of these are single-person households, 35,4% households without children and 34,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Barger-Compascuum there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €28.600, which is €7.200 (20%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.000, which is €5.200 (18%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Barger-Compascuum are educated to an intermediate level. 51,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 13,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.040 residents, around 61% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.244 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Barger-Compascuum, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 390 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Barger-Compascuum there are 848 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €238.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 25% rental homes and 75% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 17% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Barger-Compascuum are 1950-1970 (26%) and 1925-1950 (20%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Barger-Compascuum. The most recently listed home is Verlengde Oosterdiep OZ 61 by Beekenkamp Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Barger-Compascuum over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Barger-Compascuum. The most recent home is Posthoorn 65, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Barger-Compascuum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Barger-Compascuum.

Energy

In Barger-Compascuum there are 844 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (32%), G (19%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Barger-Compascuum uses 3.150 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.370 m³ per year, is 7% above the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
4,2 km
Hospital
11,9 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
13,2 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
6,9 km
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Neighbourhoods in Barger-Compascuum

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Verlengde OosterdiepNeighbourhood
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Lovely rural living yet close to all amenities.

+Relatively cheap to live. +Good accessibility via motorway. +Peace and space. +Friendly people around you. +For those who want it, you can have an extensive social life. +Cheap shopping and refuelling in Germany +All supermarkets, clothing shops, hairdressers, bakers, butchers within a short distance

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
270Single-person households
315Households without children
305Households 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
€24,000 P.A.average per resident22% below the national average
€28,600 P.A.average per income recipient23% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Barger-Compascuum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Barger-Compascuum

Sale price · Q3 2026
€298.000
average▼ 8,2%
€270.000
median▲ 8,2%
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.146
averagestabiel
€2.219
median▲ 7,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
62 days
average time listed · vs. last year
21
sales in the past year
125 m²
average living area
€175.000
lowest sale price in the past year

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)
Barger-Compascuum
1.370
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Barger-Compascuum
3.150
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Barger-Compascuum

What kind of houses make up Barger-Compascuum?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 57% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (43%).

What is the average asking price in Barger-Compascuum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Barger-Compascuum was listed for an average of €292,024 (€2,350 per m²).

What kind of people live in Barger-Compascuum?

Wijk Barger-Compascuum has 2,040 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%).

How energy-efficient are the homes in Barger-Compascuum?

A considerable share of the supply in Barger-Compascuum is less efficient: 27% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,370 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Barger-Compascuum?

From Barger-Compascuum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 13.2 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Barger-Compascuum?

Right now you will find 10 homes for sale in Barger-Compascuum.

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