Ottersum
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Ottersum, Gennep

District in Gennep

Ottersum has 2,040 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 846 homes in OttersumCurrently there are 4 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in OttersumBased on registered homes

Ottersum is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Gennep The district has a total area of 1.216 hectares, of which 1.181 hectares are land and 35 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK090701. The postcode area is 6591MD-6595PG.

Residents

Ottersum has 2.040 residents. Of these, 52,2% are men and 47,5% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,9%). The other age groups are 23,0% for '65 years or older', 22,5% for '25 to 45 years', 13,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,8% is unmarried, 42,4% is married, 5,4% is divorced and 4,2% is widowed. 1.780 residents originate from the Netherlands, 150 come from Europe and 110 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 850 households in Ottersum. 26,5% of these are single-person households, 37,6% households without children and 35,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Ottersum there are 1.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.100, which is €1.700 (5%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €28.800, which is €400 (1%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Ottersum are educated to an intermediate level. 51,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 21,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.040 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.387 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Ottersum, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 400 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Ottersum there are 846 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €374.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 30% rental homes and 70% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 70% privately owned, 16% owned by housing associations and 14% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Ottersum are 1950-1970 (25%) and 1980-1990 (23%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Ottersum. The most recently listed home is Eikenwal 23 by Hansdemakelaar. No homes were sold in Ottersum over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Ottersum. The most recent home is St.Janstraat 15H, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. No homes were let in Ottersum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Ottersum.

Energy

In Ottersum there are 802 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (31%), B (26%) and A (11%). On average, an address in Ottersum uses 3.190 kWh of electricity per year. This is 14% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.350 m³ per year, is 5% above the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
2,2 km
Hospital
8,6 km
Supermarket
2,1 km
Railway station
10,1 km
Day nursery
0,9 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
3,7 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
225Single-person households
320Households without children
305Households 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 resident6% below the national average
€34,100 P.A.average per income recipient9% 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
Ottersum
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the municipality Gennep due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
76 days ▼ 13,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
166
sales in the past year
166 m²
average living area
€124.990
lowest sale price 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)
Ottersum
1.350
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Ottersum
3.190
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Ottersum

What does the housing stock in Ottersum look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 58% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How much does a home cost in Ottersum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Ottersum was listed for an average of €501,989 (€3,308 per m²).

Who lives in Ottersum?

Wijk Ottersum has 2,040 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%). Many families: 36% of the households have children.

Which amenities are close to Ottersum?

From Ottersum you can on average reach a supermarket at 2.1 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 10.1 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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