Bovensmilde
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Bovensmilde, Midden-Drenthe

District in Midden-Drenthe

8.2
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Bovensmilde has 3,375 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,495 homes in BovensmildeCurrently there are 16 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BovensmildeBased on registered homes

Bovensmilde is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe The district has a total area of 1.549 hectares, of which 1.541 hectares are land and 8 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK173107. The postcode area is 9421MA-9422XZ.

Residents

Bovensmilde has 3.375 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,1%). The other age groups are 23,9% for '65 years or older', 20,9% for '25 to 45 years', 14,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,0% is unmarried, 45,8% is married, 6,4% is divorced and 4,9% is widowed. 2.945 residents originate from the Netherlands, 90 come from Europe and 335 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.485 households in Bovensmilde. 28,3% of these are single-person households, 35,4% households without children and 36,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Bovensmilde there are 2.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.100, which is €1.700 (5%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €28.700, which is €500 (2%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Bovensmilde are educated to an intermediate level. 59,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 20,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.375 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.194 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Bovensmilde, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 690 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Bovensmilde there are 1.495 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €273.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 25% rental homes and 75% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 3% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bovensmilde are 1970-1980 (23%) and 1950-1970 (23%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Bovensmilde. The most recently listed home is Berberisstraat 61 by Huispedia. No homes were sold in Bovensmilde over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Bovensmilde. The most recent home is H.P. Sickensstraat 13B, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Bovensmilde over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Bovensmilde.

Energy

In Bovensmilde there are 1.503 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (30%), B (26%) and A (20%). On average, an address in Bovensmilde uses 2.780 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption in this neighbourhood, at 1.280 m³ per year, exactly matches the national average.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
4,1 km
Hospital
7,8 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
8,8 km
Day nursery
0,9 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
5,7 km
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Experiences of Bovensmilde

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8.4
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Family · Semi-detached
Cosy

I find my village very cosy because you can have a chat everywhere

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8.5
Quinten
Family · Semi-detached
A cosy village with all my mates

It's always cosy and you can have a chat with everyone

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7.6
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Family · Vrijstaand huis
Bovensmilde

Born and raised in Bovensmilde so I feel at home here, of course things could always be better but for now it's fine. Nice and quiet, a party every now and then and not too much craziness otherwise.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
420Single-person households
525Households without children
540Households 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
€28,700 P.A.average per resident7% below the national average
€34,100 P.A.average per income recipient9% 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
Bovensmilde
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Midden-Drenthe

Figures for the municipality Midden-Drenthe due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€425.900
average▼ 1,0%
€499.500
median▲ 15,3%
5 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.563
average▲ 15,1%
€2.973
median▲ 24,2%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
46 days ▼ 27,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
563
sales in the past year
155 m²
average living area
€109.500
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
46 days
average time listed · vs. last year
8
lettings in the past year
160 m²
average living area
€895
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)
Bovensmilde
1.280
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Bovensmilde
2.780
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Bovensmilde

How expensive are houses in Bovensmilde?

Over the past year a home for sale in Bovensmilde was listed for an average of €451,885 (€3,127 per m²).

Is Bovensmilde a nice place to live?

Residents give Bovensmilde a 8.2 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Safety stands out with a 9.0; amenities lags behind with a 7.0.

What kind of people live in Bovensmilde?

Wijk Bovensmilde has 3,375 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%). Many families: 36% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Bovensmilde?

The housing supply in Bovensmilde is remarkably efficient: 57% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,280 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Bovensmilde?

From Bovensmilde you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 8.8 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Bovensmilde?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale in Bovensmilde.

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