Westlaren is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Tynaarlo. The district has a total area of 386 hectares, of which 374 hectares are land and 12 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK173004. The postcode area is 9471GP-9475TS.
Westlaren has 2.395 residents. Of these, 53,4% are men and 46,3% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (28,8%). The other age groups are 27,8% for '45 to 65 years', 21,5% for '25 to 45 years', 14,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 7,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,4% is unmarried, 38,0% is married, 9,0% is divorced and 6,1% is widowed. 2.025 residents originate from the Netherlands, 145 come from Europe and 225 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 930 households in Westlaren. 36,0% of these are single-person households, 32,3% households without children and 31,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Westlaren there are 1.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.300, which is €2.900 (7%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.900, which is €3.000 (9%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Westlaren are educated to an intermediate level. 41,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 37,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 21,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 2.395 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.653 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Westlaren, 38% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 620 people receive this benefit.
In Westlaren there are 786 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €420.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 14% rental homes and 86% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 86% privately owned, 9% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Westlaren are 1950-1970 (45%) and 1970-1980 (16%).
There are currently 13 homes for sale in Westlaren. The most recently listed home is Hulstlaan 10 by Makelaardij ZIJL op Funda. Over the past year, 18 homes were sold in Westlaren. On average, a home was sold within 28 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Westlaren over the past year was €411.722. This is 2% lower than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €420.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.772.
There are currently no homes for rent in Westlaren. The most recent home is Eikenlaan 8, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Westlaren over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Westlaren.
In Westlaren there are 666 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are D (25%), C (23%) and G (19%). On average, an address in Westlaren uses 2.810 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.180 m³ per year, is 48% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 57% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (54%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Westlaren was listed for an average of €582,724 (€3,706 per m²). That is 12% above the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Westlaren cost an average of €1,324 per month (€14 per m²). That is 29% below the national average.
The housing supply in Westlaren is remarkably efficient: 56% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,180 m³ per year.
From Westlaren you can on average reach a supermarket at 2.0 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 10.8 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 13 homes for sale in Westlaren.
