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Vlagtwedde, Westerwolde

District in Westerwolde

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Vlagtwedde has 2,665 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 1,342 homes in VlagtweddeCurrently there are 9 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in VlagtweddeBased on registered homes

Vlagtwedde is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Westerwolde The district has a total area of 1.451 hectares, of which 1.436 hectares are land and 15 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK195004. The postcode area is 9541AA-9551TJ.

Residents

Vlagtwedde has 2.665 residents. Of these, 48,0% are men and 51,8% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (31,7%). The other age groups are 27,4% for '45 to 65 years', 18,8% for '25 to 45 years', 13,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,0% is unmarried, 43,2% is married, 8,3% is divorced and 9,6% is widowed. 2.395 residents originate from the Netherlands, 105 come from Europe and 170 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.205 households in Vlagtwedde. 35,3% of these are single-person households, 36,5% households without children and 28,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Vlagtwedde there are 2.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.800, which is €9.400 (22%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.800, which is €5.100 (15%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Vlagtwedde are educated to an intermediate level. 50,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.665 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.786 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Vlagtwedde, 39% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 770 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Vlagtwedde there are 1.342 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €289.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 39% rental homes and 61% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 61% privately owned, 31% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Vlagtwedde are 1950-1970 (19%) and 1925-1950 (18%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Vlagtwedde. The most recently listed home is Boermarke 81 by Oosterveld Makelaardij en Verzekeringen. No homes were sold in Vlagtwedde over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Vlagtwedde. The most recent home is Wilhelminastraat 36, offered by Bruins Verheek makelaars op Funda. No homes were let in Vlagtwedde over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Vlagtwedde.

Energy

In Vlagtwedde there are 860 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), A (18%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Vlagtwedde uses 2.840 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.120 m³ per year, is 40% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
14,8 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
14,7 km
Day nursery
1,1 km
Primary school
1,1 km
Secondary school
6,0 km
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Jeffrey battjes
Family · Terraced house
Vlagtwedde
26-03-2025
Good neighbourhood with friendly people

It's a nice area to live in. There are several shops and many things to do (a bit less for the youth) but it remains a fun neighbourhood and beautiful to live in. Beautiful nature areas for walking, cycling, rollerblading and other things.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
425Single-person households
440Households without children
340Households 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
€29,800 P.A.average per resident15% below the national average
€32,800 P.A.average per income recipient22% below the national average
81%of the employed are in paid employment
19%of the employed are self-employed
67%
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
Vlagtwedde
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Vlagtwedde

Sale price · Q4 2026
€454.350
average▲ 1,6%
€355.500
median▼ 10,0%
10 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€2.794
average▼ 11,0%
€2.269
median▼ 25,0%
-21% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
29 days
average time listed · vs. last year
63
sales in the past year
146 m²
average living area
-21%
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)
Vlagtwedde
1.120
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Vlagtwedde
2.840
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Vlagtwedde

Which type of home is most common in Vlagtwedde?

The most common type is detached houses (55%).

How expensive are houses in Vlagtwedde?

Over the past year a home for sale in Vlagtwedde was listed for an average of €416,675 (€2,977 per m²). That is 21% below the Dutch national average.

What kind of people live in Vlagtwedde?

Wijk Vlagtwedde has 2,665 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (32%).

What is within walking distance in Vlagtwedde?

From Vlagtwedde you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 14.7 km, a primary school at 1.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Vlagtwedde?

Right now you will find 9 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Vlagtwedde.

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