District in Westerwolde
Bourtange is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Westerwolde The district has a total area of 3.972 hectares, of which 3.901 hectares are land and 71 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK195005. The postcode area is 9541BB-9545VK.
Bourtange has 1.165 residents. Of these, 49,8% are men and 50,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (35,6%). The other age groups are 30,5% for '65 years or older', 15,0% for '25 to 45 years', 10,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 36,1% is unmarried, 48,5% is married, 9,4% is divorced and 6,4% is widowed. 1.030 residents originate from the Netherlands, 80 come from Europe and 55 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 565 households in Bourtange. 35,4% of these are single-person households, 39,8% households without children and 24,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Bourtange there are 1.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.300, which is €8.900 (21%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.300, which is €6.600 (19%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Bourtange are educated to an intermediate level. 56,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 22,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 1.165 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 734 people. This is 9% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (73%), while 27% are self-employed. In Bourtange, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 300 people receive this benefit.
In Bourtange there are 547 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €347.000. Of these, around 91% are occupied and 9% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 17% rental homes and 83% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 83% privately owned, 6% owned by housing associations and 11% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bourtange are 1990-2000 (36%) and 1925-1950 (17%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Bourtange. The most recently listed home is De Vennen 111 by Siefkes Makelaardij • Hypotheken • Verzekeringen op Funda. No homes were sold in Bourtange over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Bourtange. The most recent home is Verlengde Vennen 19, offered by Vast & Goed Makelaardij, Beheer en Projecten. No homes were let in Bourtange over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Bourtange.
In Bourtange there are 438 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (32%), B (26%) and G (12%). On average, an address in Bourtange uses 3.200 kWh of electricity per year. This is 25% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.190 m³ per year, is 49% above the national average of 800 m³.
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Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is relatively young — 72% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (73%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Bourtange was listed for an average of €284,312 (€3,116 per m²). That is 46% below the Dutch national average.
Wijk Bourtange has 1,165 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (36%).
The housing supply in Bourtange is remarkably efficient: 54% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,190 m³ per year.
From Bourtange you can on average reach a supermarket at 4.8 km, a GP at 4.5 km, a railway station at 18.1 km, a primary school at 1.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 35 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Bourtange. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 104 days — relatively long for the current market.
