Welsum

Welsum, Olst-Wijhe

District in Olst-Wijhe

Welsum has 625 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 255 homes in WelsumCurrently there are 1 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WelsumBased on registered homes

Welsum is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Olst-Wijhe The district has a total area of 889 hectares, of which 802 hectares are land and 86 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK177306. The postcode area is 8196KA-8196MA.

Residents

Welsum has 625 residents. Of these, 51,2% are men and 48,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (34,4%). The other age groups are 20,8% for '25 to 45 years', 20,8% for '65 years or older', 12,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,0% is unmarried, 48,8% is married, 6,4% is divorced and 4,0% is widowed. 600 residents originate from the Netherlands, 15 come from Europe and 10 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 265 households in Welsum. 20,8% of these are single-person households, 45,3% households without children and 34,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Welsum there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.100, which is €2.100 (5%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €34.400, which is €500 (1%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Welsum are highly educated. 45,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 39,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 15,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 625 residents, around 78% are in paid employment, which amounts to 488 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (70%), while 30% are self-employed. In Welsum, 22% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 120 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Welsum there are 255 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €542.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 15% rental homes and 85% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 86% privately owned, 5% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Welsum are 1900-1925 (20%) and 1925-1950 (14%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Welsum. The most recently listed home is Veldweg 1 by De Landerije Maas en Waal. No homes were sold in Welsum over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Welsum. No homes were let in Welsum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Welsum.

Energy

In Welsum there are 127 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (24%), A (20%) and A++ (16%). On average, an address in Welsum uses 3.580 kWh of electricity per year. This is 40% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.160 m³ per year, is 45% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
3,1 km
Pharmacy
4,2 km
Hospital
10,6 km
Supermarket
3,1 km
Railway station
4,0 km
Day nursery
3,4 km
Primary school
1,4 km
Secondary school
8,0 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
55Single-person households
120Households without children
90Households 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
€34,400 P.A.average per resident1% below the national average
€40,100 P.A.average per income recipient5% below the national average
70%of the employed are in paid employment
30%of the employed are self-employed
78%
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
Welsum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Olst-Wijhe

Figures for the municipality Olst-Wijhe due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q2 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
56 days ▼ 15,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
397
sales in the past year
155 m²
average living area
+7%
more expensive 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)
Welsum
1.160
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Welsum
3.580
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Welsum

What kind of houses make up Welsum?

The most common type is detached houses (57%).

What is the average asking price in Welsum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Welsum was listed for an average of €563,442 (€3,743 per m²).

Who lives in Welsum?

Wijk Welsum has 625 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (34%).

How sustainable is the housing supply in Welsum?

The housing supply in Welsum is remarkably efficient: 59% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,160 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Welsum?

From Welsum you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.1 km, a GP at 3.1 km, a railway station at 4.0 km, a primary school at 1.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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