
District in Midden-Drenthe
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.
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.
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%).
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.
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.
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.
I find my village very cosy because you can have a chat everywhere
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's always cosy and you can have a chat with everyone
Auto-translated to English by AIBorn 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIOver the past year a home for sale in Bovensmilde was listed for an average of €451,885 (€3,127 per m²).
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.
Wijk Bovensmilde has 3,375 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%). Many families: 36% of the households have children.
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.
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).
Right now you will find 16 homes for sale in Bovensmilde.