Zuidwolde
DrentheDe WoldenZuidwolde

Zuidwolde, De Wolden

District in De Wolden

9.7
Residents give Zuidwolde a very good ratingThis score is based on 5 responses
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Zuidwolde has 6,365 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,845 homes in ZuidwoldeCurrently there are 67 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZuidwoldeBased on registered homes

Zuidwolde is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of De Wolden The district has a total area of 2.305 hectares, of which 2.294 hectares are land and 10 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK169000. The postcode area is 7921AA-7927TD.

Residents

Zuidwolde has 6.365 residents. Of these, 48,8% are men and 51,2% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (28,4%). The other age groups are 26,1% for '45 to 65 years', 19,7% for '25 to 45 years', 15,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,2% is unmarried, 44,9% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 7,0% is widowed. 5.930 residents originate from the Netherlands, 165 come from Europe and 265 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.755 households in Zuidwolde. 32,1% of these are single-person households, 35,2% households without children and 32,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Zuidwolde there are 5.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.600, which is €200 (1%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.500, which is €300 (1%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zuidwolde are educated to an intermediate level. 47,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 26,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 6.365 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.328 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (79%), while 21% are self-employed. In Zuidwolde, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.610 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zuidwolde there are 2.845 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €347.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 31% rental homes and 69% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 69% privately owned, 23% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zuidwolde are 1990-2000 (20%) and 1950-1970 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Zuidwolde. The most recently listed home is De Marsen 12 by Huys Makelaars op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were sold in Zuidwolde over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Zuidwolde. The most recent home is Zantingehof 29, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Zuidwolde over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Zuidwolde.

Energy

In Zuidwolde there are 2.855 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (29%), C (23%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Zuidwolde uses 2.740 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.340 m³ per year, is 5% above the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,3 km
Pharmacy
1,3 km
Hospital
7,7 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
9,3 km
Day nursery
0,9 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
8,6 km
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Experiences of Zuidwolde

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Herman Gruppen
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Zuidwolde kern03-07-2025
I've lived in Zuidwolde for 72 years

cosy, one chats with the neighbours

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9.3
Herman Gruppen
Living together · Vrijstaand huis
Zuidwolde kern17-05-2025
Cosy

The neighbours are friendly

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9.9
Herman Gruppen
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Zuidwolde kern27-12-2024
Fine

Pleasant, good contact with the neighbours

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9.6
Herman Gruppen
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Zuidwolde kern23-12-2024
Nice

Alert

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9.6
Herman Gruppen
Living together · Vrijstaand huis
Zuidwolde kern22-07-2024
Fine

Fine, no problem with the neighbours

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
885Single-person households
970Households without children
900Households 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
€29,500 P.A.average per resident4% below the national average
€35,600 P.A.average per income recipient5% 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
Zuidwolde
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€620.294
average▲ 25,6%
€565.000
median▲ 13,0%
17 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.897
average▲ 17,3%
€3.844
median▲ 15,4%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
47 days ▲ 63,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
56
sales in the past year
158 m²
average living area
€299.500
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)
Zuidwolde
1.340
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Zuidwolde
2.740
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Zuidwolde

Which type of home is most common in Zuidwolde?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 53% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How expensive are houses in Zuidwolde?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zuidwolde was listed for an average of €610,652 (€3,874 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 26%.

Is Zuidwolde a nice place to live?

Residents give Zuidwolde a 9.7 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. Safety stands out with a 10.0; cleanliness lags behind with a 8.8.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Zuidwolde?

The housing supply in Zuidwolde is remarkably efficient: 53% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,340 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Zuidwolde?

From Zuidwolde you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 9.3 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Zuidwolde?

Right now you will find 67 homes for sale in Zuidwolde.

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