West-Terschelling
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West-Terschelling, Terschelling

District in Terschelling

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West-Terschelling has 2,540 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 1,218 homes in West-TerschellingCurrently there are 29 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in West-TerschellingBased on registered homes

West-Terschelling is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Terschelling The district has a total area of 2.622 hectares, of which 2.604 hectares are land and 18 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK009300. The postcode area is 8881AA-8881HG.

Residents

West-Terschelling has 2.540 residents. Of these, 52,0% are men and 47,8% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (25,8%). The other age groups are 25,0% for '45 to 65 years', 22,4% for '25 to 45 years', 17,3% for '15 to 25 years' and 9,6% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 50,0% is unmarried, 35,6% is married, 7,9% is divorced and 6,5% is widowed. 2.250 residents originate from the Netherlands, 155 come from Europe and 135 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.505 households in West-Terschelling. 57,5% of these are single-person households, 25,6% households without children and 16,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons.

In West-Terschelling there are 2.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.500, which is €3.300 (9%) 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 West-Terschelling are educated to an intermediate level. 58,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 25,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 16,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.540 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.702 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In West-Terschelling, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 600 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In West-Terschelling there are 1.218 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €394.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 42% rental homes and 58% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 58% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 20% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in West-Terschelling are 1925-1950 (17%) and 1950-1970 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in West-Terschelling. The most recently listed home is Burgemeester Swaanstraat 14A by Makelaardij Van Keulen Terschelling B.V. op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were sold in West-Terschelling over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in West-Terschelling. The most recent home is Longway 22, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in West-Terschelling over the past year.

No recent rental data available for West-Terschelling.

Energy

In West-Terschelling there are 1.504 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (25%), A (18%) and B (13%). On average, an address in West-Terschelling uses 2.490 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.220 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 5% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
35,0 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
33,0 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
5,5 km
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Experiences of West-Terschelling

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9.3
CW
Living alone · Terraced house
West-Terschelling
17-04-2025
Nice neighbourhood

We have a nice neighbourhood here where we can help each other! Sometimes it would be nice to have a neighbourhood day or something.

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Pieter
Alleenwonend · vrijstaand huis
West-Terschelling
25-10-2023
I've lived in this neighbourhood for 43 years, that says enough.

A lively neighbourhood, shops within walking distance, unfortunately street cleaning leaves something to be desired but otherwise fine to live. Nature very close by.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
865Single-person households
385Households without children
255Households 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
€32,500 P.A.average per income recipient13% 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
West-Terschelling
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in West-Terschelling

Sale price · Q3 2026
€488.333
average▼ 4,6%
€539.000
median▲ 8,5%
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€5.406
average▼ 2,7%
€4.605
median▼ 5,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
142 days
average time listed · vs. last year
22
sales in the past year
117 m²
average living area
€249.000
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)
West-Terschelling
1.220
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
West-Terschelling
2.490
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about West-Terschelling

How expensive are houses in West-Terschelling?

Over the past year a home for sale in West-Terschelling was listed for an average of €549,795 (€5,089 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 5%.

Who lives in West-Terschelling?

Wijk West-Terschelling has 2,540 residents. Notably, 57% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in West-Terschelling?

A considerable share of the supply in West-Terschelling is less efficient: 42% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,220 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to West-Terschelling?

From West-Terschelling you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 33.0 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in West-Terschelling?

Right now you will find 29 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in West-Terschelling. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 142 days — relatively long for the current market.

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