Mussel

Mussel, Stadskanaal

District in Stadskanaal

Mussel has 1,525 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 611 homes in MusselCurrently there are 8 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in MusselBased on registered homes

Mussel is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Stadskanaal The district has a total area of 2.865 hectares, of which 2.838 hectares are land and 27 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK003704. The postcode area is 9581DE-9591TN.

Residents

Mussel has 1.525 residents. Of these, 51,8% are men and 48,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,8%). The other age groups are 20,3% for '25 to 45 years', 20,0% for '65 years or older', 17,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,0% is unmarried, 48,9% is married, 5,2% is divorced and 4,3% is widowed. 1.430 residents originate from the Netherlands, 25 come from Europe and 70 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 595 households in Mussel. 22,7% of these are single-person households, 41,2% households without children and 36,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons.

In Mussel there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.500, which is €4.300 (12%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.000, which is €4.200 (14%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Mussel are educated to an intermediate level. 57,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 23,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.525 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.007 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Mussel, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 260 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Mussel there are 611 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €303.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 13% rental homes and 87% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 88% privately owned, 8% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Mussel are 1900-1925 (22%) and 1925-1950 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Mussel. The most recently listed home is Musselweg NAN by Makelaarsland. No homes were sold in Mussel over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Mussel. The most recent home is Wagenspoor 19, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Mussel over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Mussel.

Energy

In Mussel there are 605 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (34%), C (19%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Mussel uses 3.460 kWh of electricity per year. This is 23% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.530 m³ per year, is 20% above the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
4,3 km
Pharmacy
4,3 km
Hospital
10,9 km
Supermarket
1,5 km
Railway station
22,3 km
Day nursery
1,4 km
Primary school
1,4 km
Secondary school
7,5 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
135Single-person households
245Households without children
215Households 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
€25,000 P.A.average per resident19% below the national average
€31,500 P.A.average per income recipient16% 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
Mussel
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Stadskanaal

Figures for the municipality Stadskanaal due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
73 days ▲ 247,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
161
sales in the past year
135 m²
average living area
€155.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
22 days ▼ 79,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
12
lettings in the past year
101 m²
average living area
€840
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)
Mussel
1.530
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Mussel
3.460
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Mussel

What does the housing stock in Mussel look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 51% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (74%).

How much does a home cost in Mussel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Mussel was listed for an average of €343,377 (€2,876 per m²).

What is the average rent in Mussel?

A rental home in Mussel cost an average of €1,113 per month (€11 per m²).

What kind of people live in Mussel?

Wijk Mussel has 1,525 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 36% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Mussel?

A considerable share of the supply in Mussel is less efficient: 26% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,530 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Mussel?

From Mussel you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.5 km, a GP at 4.3 km, a railway station at 22.3 km, a primary school at 1.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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