Blankenstein
DrentheMeppelBlankenstein

Blankenstein, Meppel

District in Meppel

Blankenstein has 235 residentsMost are 15 to 25 years old
There are 23 homes in BlankensteinCurrently there are 1 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BlankensteinBased on registered homes

Blankenstein is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Meppel The district has a total area of 39 hectares, of which 39 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK011908. The postcode area is 7943AA-7943PM.

Residents

Blankenstein has 235 residents. Of these, 34,0% are men and 66,0% are women. Most residents are 15 to 25 years (74,5%). The other age groups are 8,5% for '25 to 45 years', 8,5% for '45 to 65 years', 2,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 2,1% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 87,2% is unmarried, 12,8% is married, 2,1% is divorced and 2,1% is widowed. 60 residents originate from the Netherlands, 125 come from Europe and 45 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 210 households in Blankenstein. 90,5% of these are single-person households, 4,8% households without children and 4,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,1 persons.

In Blankenstein there are 100 income recipients. Most residents of Blankenstein are educated to an intermediate level. 86,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 6,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 6,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 235 residents, around 33% are in paid employment, which amounts to 78 people. This is 32% lower than the national average of 65%. In Blankenstein, 4% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 10 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Blankenstein there are 23 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €459.000. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 9% rental homes and 91% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 91% privately owned and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Blankenstein are 2020 and later (43%) and 1990-2000 (28%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Blankenstein. The most recently listed home is Blankensteinweg 42 by Fehse Makelaardij | NVM-Qualis. No homes were sold in Blankenstein over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Blankenstein. No homes were let in Blankenstein over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Blankenstein.

Energy

In Blankenstein there are 76 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (36%), A+ (18%) and G (16%). On average, an address in Blankenstein uses 3.060 kWh of electricity per year. This is 9% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.140 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 11% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,5 km
Pharmacy
1,4 km
Hospital
1,8 km
Supermarket
1,3 km
Railway station
1,7 km
Day nursery
1,3 km
Primary school
1,3 km
Secondary school
1,2 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
190Single-person households
10Households without children
10Households 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
€0 P.A.average per resident
€0 P.A.average per income recipient
0%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
0%
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
Blankenstein
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Meppel

Figures for the municipality Meppel due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
24 days ▲ 69,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
639
sales in the past year
127 m²
average living area
€145.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
21 days
average time listed · vs. last year
29
lettings in the past year
93 m²
average living area
€350
lowest rent 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)
Blankenstein
1.140
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Blankenstein
3.060
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Blankenstein

What is the average asking price in Blankenstein?

Over the past year a home for sale in Blankenstein was listed for an average of €405,066 (€3,249 per m²).

How much does renting cost in Blankenstein?

A rental home in Blankenstein cost an average of €1,140 per month (€14 per m²).

What kind of people live in Blankenstein?

Wijk Blankenstein has 235 residents. The largest age group is 15 to 25 years (74%). Notably, 90% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Blankenstein?

The housing supply in Blankenstein is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,140 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Blankenstein?

From Blankenstein you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.3 km, a GP at 1.5 km, a railway station at 1.7 km, a primary school at 1.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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