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District in WeststellingwerfNoordwolde
7.9
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Noordwolde has 3,640 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 1,779 homes in NoordwoldeCurrently there are 28 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in NoordwoldeBased on registered homes

Noordwolde is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Weststellingwerf. The district has a total area of 1.242 hectares, of which 1.234 hectares are land and 8 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK009810. The postcode area is 8391AA-8391ZZ.

Residents

Noordwolde has 3.640 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (29,0%). The other age groups are 28,2% for '45 to 65 years', 20,5% for '25 to 45 years', 12,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,6% is unmarried, 41,1% is married, 10,2% is divorced and 7,0% is widowed. 3.300 residents originate from the Netherlands, 150 come from Europe and 190 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.755 households in Noordwolde. 38,7% of these are single-person households, 34,5% households without children and 26,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Noordwolde there are 3.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.100, which is €8.100 (19%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.800, which is €6.100 (17%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Noordwolde are educated to an intermediate level. 47,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.640 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.402 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Noordwolde, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 950 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Noordwolde there are 1.779 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €284.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 43% rental homes and 57% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 57% privately owned, 38% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Noordwolde are 1970-1980 (24%) and 1925-1950 (16%).

Homes for sale in Noordwolde

There are currently 28 homes for sale in Noordwolde. The most recently listed home is Paardendreef 28 by De Linde Makelaars. Over the past year, 57 homes were sold in Noordwolde. On average, a home was sold within 84 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Noordwolde over the past year was €443.453. This is 56% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €284.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.142.

Rental homes in Noordwolde

There are 2 homes for rent in Noordwolde. The most recent home is De Kwekerije 86, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Noordwolde over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Noordwolde.

Energy

In Noordwolde there are 1.346 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (28%), B (25%) and C (23%). On average, an address in Noordwolde uses 2.530 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 970 m³ per year, is 21% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
13,0 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
11,7 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
11,6 km
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7.9
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Experiences of Noordwolde

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6.8
Jeanne Slob
Living together · Vrijstaand huis
nice neighbourhood, but public transport could be better

too few bus connections cannot always plan the call bus the early and late times are also inconvenient long walk to the stop facilities: an extra restaurant would be nice and a butcher

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9.4
Bryan Steenstra
Student · Vrijstaand huis
Safe and beautiful neighbourhood

The neighbourhood here is very beautiful, independent and safe. The nature is rich and the people are nice.

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6.6
Berend
Living together · Vrijstaand huis
Noordwolde-Zuid23-09-2024
Cosy

Very cosy but mainly a lot of elderly people

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8.6
Bryan Steenstra
Student · Vrijstaand huis
Beautiful

Nice social neighbourhood, sometimes busy with cars but that's part of it

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
680Single-person households
605Households without children
470Households 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
€28,800 P.A.average per resident17% below the national average
€34,100 P.A.average per income recipient19% below the national average
80%of the employed are in paid employment
20%of the employed are self-employed
66%
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
Noordwolde
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Noordwolde

Sale price · Q4 2026
€523.083
average▲ 7,0%
€510.000
median▼ 1,8%
12 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€2.912
average▼ 14,9%
€2.763
median▼ 21,8%
-15% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
84 days ▲ 103,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
57
sales in the past year
155 m²
average living area
-15%
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)
Noordwolde
970
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Noordwolde
2.530
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Noordwolde

Which type of home is most common in Noordwolde?

The most common type is detached houses (41%).

How expensive are houses in Noordwolde?

Over the past year a home for sale in Noordwolde was listed for an average of €443,453 (€3,142 per m²). That is 15% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 7%.

Is Noordwolde a nice place to live?

Residents give Noordwolde a 7.9 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. The strongest score is for nature and greenery (9.3), the weakest for accessibility (6.0).

What are the energy labels in Noordwolde?

The housing supply in Noordwolde is remarkably efficient: 54% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 970 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Noordwolde?

From Noordwolde you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 11.7 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Noordwolde?

Right now you will find 28 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Noordwolde. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 84 days — relatively long for the current market.

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