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District in OldenzaalDe Thij
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De Thij has 5,900 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,632 homes in De ThijCurrently there are 18 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in De ThijBased on registered homes

De Thij is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Oldenzaal. The district has a total area of 204 hectares, of which 204 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK017311. The postcode area is 7576AA-7577RM.

Residents

De Thij has 5.900 residents. Of these, 49,2% are men and 50,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,1%). The other age groups are 25,5% for '65 years or older', 21,8% for '25 to 45 years', 14,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,2% is unmarried, 41,6% is married, 8,1% is divorced and 6,0% is widowed. 4.230 residents originate from the Netherlands, 480 come from Europe and 1.185 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.525 households in De Thij. 30,7% of these are single-person households, 32,9% households without children and 36,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In De Thij there are 4.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.200, which is €7.000 (17%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.100, which is €5.800 (17%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of De Thij are educated to an intermediate level. 41,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 28,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 5.900 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.189 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In De Thij, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.340 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In De Thij there are 2.632 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €309.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 32% rental homes and 68% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 68% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Thij are 1970-1980 (75%) and 1950-1970 (15%).

Homes for sale in De Thij

There are currently 18 homes for sale in De Thij. The most recently listed home is Frederik van Eedenstraat 48 by Snelder Zijlstra by Tim Kreffer op Funda. Over the past year, 55 homes were sold in De Thij. On average, a home was sold within 53 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in De Thij over the past year was €357.300. This is 16% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €309.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.743.

Rental homes in De Thij

There are 2 homes for rent in De Thij. The most recent home is Bernard van Meursstraat 9, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in De Thij. On average, a listing was let within 29 days.

The average rent for a rental home in De Thij over the past year was €1.625 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €12 per month.

Energy

In De Thij there are 1.565 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (41%), B (20%) and A (18%). On average, an address in De Thij uses 2.680 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 950 m³ per year, is 19% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,4 km
Pharmacy
1,4 km
Hospital
3,0 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
3,1 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
0,9 km
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Joke
Living together · Apartment
De Thij
26-08-2025
Good neighbourhood

I live here and like living here, friendly people always greet each other

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Living together · Terraced house
De Thij
09-06-2024
Neat and well-maintained neighbourhood

A neat and well-maintained neighbourhood where you are close to nature, but also to the centre of Oldenzaal. Plenty of amenities at the Thij shopping centre.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
775Single-person households
830Households without children
920Households 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
€29,100 P.A.average per resident17% below the national average
€35,200 P.A.average per income recipient17% below the national average
89%of the employed are in paid employment
11%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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 Thij
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in De Thij

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
53 days ▼ 24,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
55
sales in the past year
131 m²
average living area
-31%
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 Thij
950
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
De Thij
2.680
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about De Thij

Which type of home is most common in De Thij?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 99% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (52%).

How expensive are houses in De Thij?

Over the past year a home for sale in De Thij was listed for an average of €357,300 (€2,743 per m²). That is 31% below the Dutch national average.

What kind of people live in De Thij?

Wijk De Thij has 5,900 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

What is within walking distance in De Thij?

From De Thij you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 1.4 km, a railway station at 3.1 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in De Thij?

Right now you will find 18 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in De Thij.

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