District in Westerwolde
Blijham is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Westerwolde The district has a total area of 4.194 hectares, of which 4.129 hectares are land and 65 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK195002. The postcode area is 9697LA-9698XX.
Blijham has 3.820 residents. Of these, 50,5% are men and 49,5% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (33,8%). The other age groups are 29,3% for '45 to 65 years', 16,5% for '25 to 45 years', 11,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 36,1% is unmarried, 48,3% is married, 7,7% is divorced and 7,9% is widowed. 3.450 residents originate from the Netherlands, 195 come from Europe and 170 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.745 households in Blijham. 31,5% of these are single-person households, 40,1% households without children and 28,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Blijham there are 3.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.200, which is €6.000 (14%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.100, which is €3.800 (11%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Blijham are educated to an intermediate level. 48,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 3.820 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.483 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Blijham, 39% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.170 people receive this benefit.
In Blijham there are 1.791 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €302.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Blijham are 1970-1980 (24%) and 1990-2000 (18%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Blijham. The most recently listed home is Beukenlaan 2 by Boer verzekeringen en makelaardij op Funda. No homes were sold in Blijham over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Blijham. The most recent home is Hoofdweg 154, offered by Bruins Verheek Makelaars B.V.. No homes were let in Blijham over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Blijham.
In Blijham there are 1.197 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (34%), A (15%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Blijham uses 2.890 kWh of electricity per year. This is 13% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.180 m³ per year, is 48% above the national average of 800 m³.
nice and safe neighbourhood, unfortunately the playgrounds have become overgrown over the years and nothing has been added for children. 2 buses go to Winschoten from where you can continue by train into the country. Quiet village well suited for elderly people or those who like peace and quiet.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is detached houses (61%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Blijham was listed for an average of €384,540 (€2,511 per m²). That is 27% below the Dutch national average.
Wijk Blijham has 3,820 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (34%).
A considerable share of the supply in Blijham is less efficient: 27% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,180 m³ per year.
From Blijham you can on average reach a supermarket at 2.1 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 6.6 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 26 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Blijham.
