Gasselte is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Aa en Hunze. The district has a total area of 2.010 hectares, of which 1.933 hectares are land and 77 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK168014. The postcode area is 9462PA-9514DA.
Gasselte has 1.865 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (33,5%). The other age groups are 27,1% for '45 to 65 years', 18,0% for '25 to 45 years', 13,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 7,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 36,7% is unmarried, 48,3% is married, 8,6% is divorced and 6,4% is widowed. 1.700 residents originate from the Netherlands, 75 come from Europe and 95 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 865 households in Gasselte. 30,6% of these are single-person households, 39,9% households without children and 29,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Gasselte there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €38.100, which is €4.100 (10%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.200, which is €2.700 (8%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Gasselte are educated to an intermediate level. 42,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 1.865 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.231 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In Gasselte, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 570 people receive this benefit.
In Gasselte there are 789 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €366.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 25% rental homes and 75% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 74% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Gasselte are 1970-1980 (29%) and 1950-1970 (19%).
There are currently 35 homes for sale in Gasselte. The most recently listed home is Houtvester Jansenweg 2-16 by NAMACO Aa & Hunze. Over the past year, 33 homes were sold in Gasselte. On average, a home was sold within 87 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Gasselte over the past year was €389.862. This is 7% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €366.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.620.
There are currently no homes for rent in Gasselte. The most recent home is Hoogte der Heide 21, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Gasselte over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Gasselte.
In Gasselte there are 906 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are E (23%), C (21%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Gasselte uses 3.100 kWh of electricity per year. This is 22% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.130 m³ per year, is 41% above the national average of 800 m³.
The most common type is detached houses (69%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Gasselte was listed for an average of €389,862 (€3,620 per m²). That is 25% below the Dutch national average.
Wijk Gasselte has 1,865 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (34%).
The housing supply in Gasselte is remarkably efficient: 55% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,130 m³ per year.
From Gasselte you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.8 km, a GP at 4.0 km, a railway station at 18.7 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 35 homes for sale in Gasselte. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 87 days — relatively long for the current market.
