
District in Westerkwartier
Opende is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Westerkwartier The district has a total area of 1.513 hectares, of which 1.473 hectares are land and 40 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK196902. The postcode area is 9864PA-9865XJ.
Opende has 2.890 residents. Of these, 52,1% are men and 47,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,3%). The other age groups are 22,3% for '25 to 45 years', 18,7% for '65 years or older', 16,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,9% is unmarried, 42,0% is married, 5,7% is divorced and 4,5% is widowed. 2.705 residents originate from the Netherlands, 110 come from Europe and 80 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.170 households in Opende. 26,9% of these are single-person households, 32,5% households without children and 40,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons.
In Opende there are 2.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.100, which is €4.700 (13%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.500, which is €2.700 (9%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Opende are educated to an intermediate level. 47,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 2.890 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.936 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Opende, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 490 people receive this benefit.
In Opende there are 1.183 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €333.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 20% rental homes and 80% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 80% privately owned, 14% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Opende are 1970-1980 (16%) and 1950-1970 (16%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Opende. The most recently listed home is Kerkweide 37 by De Flexibele Makelaar Friesland & Groningen. No homes were sold in Opende over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Opende. The most recent home is Provincialeweg 158E, offered by 123Wonen Groningen op Pararius. No homes were let in Opende over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Opende.
In Opende there are 1.195 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (22%), G (18%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Opende uses 3.150 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.410 m³ per year, is 10% above the national average of 1.280 m³.
Since I've lived here, nothing has ever happened. It's a super neighbourhood, nice and quiet but also lively with children.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have a neighbourhood bench, where many residents maintain social contact. Always cosy and looking out for each other.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is detached houses (66%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Opende was listed for an average of €420,469 (€2,819 per m²).
A rental home in Opende cost an average of €1,202 per month (€12 per m²).
Wijk Opende has 2,890 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%). Many families: 41% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Opende is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,410 m³ per year.
From Opende you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.7 km, a GP at 3.9 km, a railway station at 12.0 km, a primary school at 1.2 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 17 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Opende.