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District in OldenzaalDe Essen
Overijssel›Oldenzaal›De Essen
8.1
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De Essen has 4,455 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,847 homes in De EssenCurrently there are 22 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in De EssenBased on registered homes

De Essen is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Oldenzaal. The district has a total area of 107 hectares, of which 107 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK017313. The postcode area is 7577AA-7577RG.

Residents

De Essen has 4.455 residents. Of these, 50,3% are men and 49,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,3%). The other age groups are 24,0% for '25 to 45 years', 19,8% for '65 years or older', 17,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,9% is unmarried, 43,0% is married, 6,6% is divorced and 3,5% is widowed. 3.970 residents originate from the Netherlands, 270 come from Europe and 210 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.815 households in De Essen. 24,5% of these are single-person households, 33,6% households without children and 41,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In De Essen there are 3.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.800, which is €1.400 (3%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.300, which is €1.600 (5%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of De Essen are educated to an intermediate level. 47,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 18,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 4.455 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.386 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In De Essen, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 780 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In De Essen there are 1.847 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €366.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 17% rental homes and 83% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 84% privately owned, 8% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Essen are 1980-1990 (63%) and 1970-1980 (26%).

Homes for sale in De Essen

There are currently 22 homes for sale in De Essen. The most recently listed home is Kamille 22 by HOME makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 50 homes were sold in De Essen. On average, a home was sold within 36 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in De Essen over the past year was €412.430. This is 13% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €366.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.191.

Rental homes in De Essen

There are currently no homes for rent in De Essen. The most recent home is Zilverschoon 75, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. Over the past year, 2 homes were let in De Essen. On average, a listing was let within 66 days.

The average rent for a rental home in De Essen over the past year was €1.250 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €11 per month.

Energy

In De Essen there are 1.036 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (45%), B (26%) and A (18%). On average, an address in De Essen uses 2.860 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 960 m³ per year, is 20% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,3 km
Pharmacy
2,0 km
Hospital
2,9 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
3,0 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
1,1 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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7.5
Mike
Family · Terraced house
De Essen
19-03-2025
Young and old come together without being in each other's pockets.

The neighbourhood is a lively and balanced mix of young and old, where different generations live together in a natural way. There is a convivial atmosphere in which people know and greet each other, without being intrusive. Social control is present, but not stifling—residents keep an eye on things and are ready to help each other when needed.

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8.6
Bodhi
Family · Terraced house
De Essen
17-12-2024
Pleasant

Quiet, lots of playgrounds for children, supermarket within cycling distance, everything easily accessible.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
445Single-person households
610Households without children
760Households 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
€33,300 P.A.average per resident5% below the national average
€40,800 P.A.average per income recipient3% below the national average
90%of the employed are in paid employment
10%of the employed are self-employed
76%
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
De Essen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in De Essen

Sale price · Q4 2026
€463.400
average▲ 12,2%
€495.000
median▲ 27,2%
5 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.654
average▲ 13,3%
€3.539
median▲ 9,0%
-20% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days ▼ 13,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
50
sales in the past year
130 m²
average living area
-20%
cheaper than the national average

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)
De Essen
960
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
De Essen
2.860
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about De Essen

Which type of home is most common in De Essen?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 95% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (45%).

How expensive are houses in De Essen?

Over the past year a home for sale in De Essen was listed for an average of €412,430 (€3,191 per m²). That is 20% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 12%.

Who lives in De Essen?

Wijk De Essen has 4,455 residents. Many families: 42% of the households have children.

Which amenities are close to De Essen?

From De Essen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 3.0 km, a primary school at 1.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in De Essen?

Right now you will find 22 homes for sale in De Essen.

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