Rental homes in Borgsweer, Eemsdelta
Looking for a rental property in Borgsweer? Check the current listings on this page and discover what this small Groningen village has to offer for tenants.
Rental prices and market figures for Borgsweer, Eemsdelta
Borgsweer is distinctly an owner-occupied area: of the 61 homes in the neighbourhood, only 5% are in the rental sector, amounting to a handful of properties. There are no social rental homes from a housing association; the entire rental supply consists of private-sector rentals via private landlords. In the past twelve months, four private-sector rental homes were let in Borgsweer, with an average rent of €2,350 per month. The range was also €2,350 per month, indicating a specific segment. Data on the average floor area of the rented homes are not available, so a price per square metre cannot be calculated. The average WOZ value of homes in Borgsweer is €216,000, almost equal to the district average of Buitengebied Zuid-Termunten (€217,000) and slightly above the municipal average of Eemsdelta (€213,000). The current supply and daily rental prices can be found at the top of this page. Would you also like to look at rental homes in Buitengebied Zuid-Termunten as a whole? The supply there is usually somewhat larger.
Living in Borgsweer, Eemsdelta
Borgsweer is a small, quiet terp village in the northeast of Groningen, located in the municipality of Eemsdelta. With about 125 inhabitants and a handful of streets, it is not a neighbourhood you drive through by chance; you only go there if you need to be there. This gives the village a closed, reserved character that some find pleasant and others find distant. The buildings mainly consist of detached houses and farmhouses on spacious plots, fitting the agricultural landscape of the Groningen clay region. There is hardly any new construction; the housing stock is relatively old and stable.
Atmosphere and surroundings
Michelle, one of the residents, describes Borgsweer succinctly: "It is a quiet neighbourhood. The roads are quiet and everyone is happily minding their own business." She also points out that the nature is beautiful, although she finds the wind turbines and factories further away a downside. That is an honest characterisation of the area: open polder landscape with wide views, but also the industrial presence of the Eemshaven and the chemical complex near Delfzijl is visible on the horizon. Those looking for absolute peace and space and can combine that with a car will find a special living environment here. Those dependent on amenities within walking distance will find it difficult.
Amenities
Borgsweer has no supermarket, school, GP or shopping centre of its own. For daily shopping, you rely on surrounding villages. Termunten, a few minutes' drive away, has a primary school and limited amenities. For a full supermarket range, pharmacy or hospital, you need to go to Delfzijl or Appingedam. Sports and recreational opportunities are mainly in nature itself: walking along the Dollard polders or cycling along the dykes. Organised sports clubs are not located in Borgsweer itself. The resident score for amenities is therefore the lowest sub-score at 4.0.
Accessibility
A car in Borgsweer is not a luxury but a necessity, as Michelle also indicates. Public transport is minimal; there is a bus service in the region, but the frequency is low and the walking distance to a stop can be considerable. Delfzijl is reachable via the provincial road in about ten to fifteen minutes. Groningen city is about forty kilometres away, which can be driven in half an hour. There is no train station in the immediate vicinity; the nearest station is Delfzijl. Cycling is quite possible in the flat landscape, but the distances to amenities make it less practical for daily use. Parking is not a problem: almost all homes have sufficient space on their own property.
If you compare Borgsweer with nearby villages, Termunten has slightly more amenities and a more active village community. Woldendorp has a similar village character. For more urban amenities and a larger rental supply, you can look at Delfzijl-Centrum. Also check the neighbourhood page of Borgsweer for all resident reviews and district data.
Is renting in Borgsweer for you?
Living in Borgsweer suits people who consciously choose peace, space and a rural environment, and who are willing to sacrifice proximity to amenities for it. The largest age group in the neighbourhood is 45 to 65 years, confirming the image of a neighbourhood attractive to people in a later phase of life who want to distance themselves from the city. Young families with children or starters dependent on public transport will find it more difficult here. Finding a rental home in Borgsweer also requires patience: the supply is scarce and limited to the private sector. There are no social rental homes; those who qualify for this can register with the municipality of Eemsdelta for referral to the regional housing associations. As an alternative, the owner-occupied homes in Borgsweer are worth considering: 95% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, with an average WOZ value of €216,000. Respond quickly when a rental home appears in Borgsweer; the supply is limited and that makes available rental homes sought after. Also check the supply of rental homes in Eemsdelta if you are flexible on location.
What residents say about Borgsweer
Borgsweer scores a 6.8 out of 10 based on resident reviews. The highest sub-scores are for beauty (9.0), green space (8.0), safety (8.0) and housing (8.0). The lowest scores go to amenities (4.0) and community (5.0). That picture matches the reality of a small, isolated village: beautiful and safe, but not rich in amenities and not particularly socially active. Michelle sums it up: "There are not many amenities in the neighbourhood, so having a car is a must. Furthermore, the nature is very beautiful, too bad about the wind turbines and factories further away." All reviews and sub-scores per category can be found on the neighbourhood page of Borgsweer.
Comparing rental homes around Borgsweer
If you are not necessarily tied to Borgsweer, it is worth also looking at surrounding villages. Meedhuizen and Termunterzijl are in the same district and have a similar rural character. For a larger supply of renting an apartment or a rental home with more urban amenities, neighbourhoods such as Farmsum or West in Delfzijl are better options. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and demographic data, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. If you want to rent a home in Borgsweer or the immediate area, the district page of Buitengebied Zuid-Termunten gives a good overview of the total supply in the region.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Borgsweer, Eemsdelta?
In the private sector (excluding social housing), the average rent in Borgsweer over the past year was €2,350 per month. The range was also €2,350 per month, based on four rented homes. There are no social housing units in Borgsweer; there is no housing association property in the neighbourhood, meaning all rental properties fall under the private sector.
Are there social housing units in Borgsweer?
No, there are no social housing units from a housing association available in Borgsweer. The housing association property in the neighbourhood is 0%. Those who still want to qualify for social housing in the region can register via the regional housing associations active in the municipality of Eemsdelta, such as Acantus. Be aware of waiting lists; the demand for social housing in the region exceeds supply.
What is it like to live in Borgsweer?
Borgsweer is a small terp village with around 125 residents and a distinctly quiet character. Residents appreciate the safety, greenery and beauty of the area, but give low scores for amenities and community. Resident Michelle describes it as: "It's a quiet neighbourhood. The roads are quiet and everyone is busy with their own thing." The overall resident score is 6.8 out of 10.
Is Borgsweer suitable for families with children?
Borgsweer has no primary school or childcare of its own; families rely on surrounding villages such as Termunten for these. Public transport is also limited, making a car essential. The neighbourhood is most populated by people aged 45 to 65, giving the impression of a village better suited to people in a later stage of life than to young families with school-age children.
How accessible is Borgsweer?
Accessibility by public transport in Borgsweer is limited; there are bus connections, but the frequency is low and a car is almost indispensable. By car, you can reach Delfzijl in about ten to fifteen minutes and Groningen city in about thirty to forty minutes. The nearest train station is in Delfzijl. Cycling is easy in the flat landscape, but distances to amenities are large. Parking is not a problem; there is usually enough space on private property.
What amenities are there in Borgsweer?
Borgsweer has virtually no amenities of its own. There is no supermarket, school, GP or pharmacy in the village itself. For daily shopping and healthcare, you rely on Termunten or Delfzijl. Recreation is mainly in nature: walking along the Dollard polders and cycling along the dikes. The resident score for amenities is therefore 4.0 out of 10, the lowest sub-score in the neighbourhood.
Is Borgsweer a safe neighbourhood?
Yes, Borgsweer scores well on safety: residents give an 8.0 out of 10 for this category. In a small village with 125 residents, social control is high and nuisance or crime is hardly an issue. The scores for greenery (8.0) and beauty (9.0) are also high, confirming the image of a quiet, orderly living environment.
It's a quiet neighbourhood. The roads are quiet and everyone is busy with their own thing. There aren't many amenities in the area, so having a car is a must. Otherwise, the nature is very beautiful, though it's a shame about the wind turbines and factories further away.
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