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Barger-Oosterveld

Municipality of Emmen

Barger-Oosterveld has 2,990 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,245 homes in Barger-OosterveldCurrently there are 13 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Barger-OosterveldBased on registered homes

Barger-Oosterveld is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Emmen. The district has a total area of 193 hectares, of which 193 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK011450. The postcode area is 7825SH-7826TE.

Residents

Barger-Oosterveld has 2.990 residents. Of these, 51,5% are men and 48,5% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,6%). The other age groups are 24,4% for '65 years or older', 19,6% for '25 to 45 years', 14,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,1% is unmarried, 44,1% is married, 6,0% is divorced and 5,7% is widowed. 2.735 residents originate from the Netherlands, 140 come from Europe and 110 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.250 households in Barger-Oosterveld. 26,0% of these are single-person households, 36,4% households without children and 37,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Barger-Oosterveld there are 2.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.900, which is €6.300 (15%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.400, which is €2.500 (7%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Barger-Oosterveld are educated to an intermediate level. 51,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 18,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.990 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.123 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Barger-Oosterveld, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 660 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Barger-Oosterveld there are 1.245 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €329.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 18% rental homes and 82% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 82% privately owned, 11% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Barger-Oosterveld are 1950-1970 (21%) and 1970-1980 (20%).

Homes for sale in Barger-Oosterveld

There are currently 13 homes for sale in Barger-Oosterveld. The most recently listed home is Sint Gerardusstraat 110 by Makelaardij Hogelink. Over the past year, 30 homes were sold in Barger-Oosterveld. On average, a home was sold within 65 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Barger-Oosterveld over the past year was €385.283. This is 17% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €329.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.972.

Rental homes in Barger-Oosterveld

There are currently no homes for rent in Barger-Oosterveld. The most recent home is Barnar 113, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Barger-Oosterveld. On average, a listing was let within 12 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Barger-Oosterveld over the past year was €1.100 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €5 per month.

Energy

In Barger-Oosterveld there are 596 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (29%), B (24%) and A (20%). On average, an address in Barger-Oosterveld uses 3.330 kWh of electricity per year. This is 31% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.110 m³ per year, is 39% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
2,3 km
Pharmacy
3,4 km
Hospital
4,8 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
6,1 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
325Single-person households
455Households without children
470Households 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
€32,400 P.A.average per resident7% below the national average
€35,900 P.A.average per income recipient15% below the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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-Oosterveld
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Barger-Oosterveld

Sale price · Q4 2026
€411.071
average▲ 6,7%
€425.000
median▲ 5,6%
7 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.405
average▲ 33,1%
€2.778
median▲ 15,9%
-26% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
65 days ▼ 2,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
30
sales in the past year
142 m²
average living area
-26%
cheaper 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)
Barger-Oosterveld
1.110
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Barger-Oosterveld
3.330
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Barger-Oosterveld

What kind of houses make up Barger-Oosterveld?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 63% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (46%).

What is the average asking price in Barger-Oosterveld?

Over the past year a home for sale in Barger-Oosterveld was listed for an average of €385,283 (€2,972 per m²). That is 26% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 7%.

What kind of people live in Barger-Oosterveld?

Wijk Barger-Oosterveld has 2,990 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%). Many families: 38% of the households have children.

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

The housing supply in Barger-Oosterveld is remarkably efficient: 59% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,110 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Barger-Oosterveld?

From Barger-Oosterveld you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 2.3 km, a railway station at 6.1 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Barger-Oosterveld?

Right now you will find 13 homes for sale in Barger-Oosterveld.

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