Rental homes in Westerbork, Midden-Drenthe

Renting in Westerbork: small private sector, stable prices

Westerbork has traditionally been an owner-occupied neighbourhood. Of the more than 2,260 homes in the village, 69% are owner-occupied, and only 31% are rented out. The majority of those rental properties are owned by a housing association (26%), meaning the private sector here is limited. Only 5% of the housing stock falls under other landlords. In the past twelve months, four homes were rented in the private sector (excluding social housing and rooms), with an average rent of €536 per month. The range ran from €536 to €536 per month, indicating that supply in this segment is very narrow and prices are close together. For current rental prices and availability, you can consult the overview at the top of this page. The average WOZ value in Westerbork is €315,000, slightly above the municipal average of €299,000 for Midden-Drenthe, making the village relatively sought-after as a place to live.

Quiet Drenthe village life, close to the centre

Westerbork is a village that does not surprise you with urban dynamism, but that is not the intention either. It is a place people consciously choose: quiet, green and manageable. Resident Sam aptly describes it as a "cosy, nice neighbourhood not far from the centre". On Buurtje.nl, Westerbork scores a 7.5 out of 10, based on resident experiences. Notably high is the safety score of 10.0 out of 10, which matches the feeling of a village where you know each other and the streets feel safe. Accessibility (8.0) and beauty (8.0) are also rated well.

Facilities (6.0) and green space (6.0) score less strongly. That matches reality: Westerbork has a village centre with basic shops and a supermarket, but for a larger range of shops or specialist facilities, you have to rely on Beilen, a few kilometres away. The surroundings are green and Drenthe-like, but the village itself has no pronounced parks or recreational areas within the built-up area. For more information on resident experiences, all scores and full reviews can be found on the neighbourhood page of Westerbork.

The village has an older population structure: the largest age group is 65-plus (over 1,600 of the nearly 4,800 residents), followed by 45-65 year olds. Young families and starters are less represented. You notice that in the atmosphere too: it is quiet, the neighbourhood is community-oriented (score 7.0) and there is little nuisance. In the surrounding hamlets such as Eursinge and the scattered houses around Westerbork, it is even quieter, but there too the rental market supply is limited.

For whom is renting in Westerbork the right choice?

Westerbork best suits people who consciously choose peace and a village environment: the elderly, people who work from home, or dual-income couples without children (the largest household group here). The community score and safety also make it attractive for families who want to live quietly, although the supply of rental homes in the private sector is very tight. Those who want to rent flexibly without waiting long would do better to also look at the supply in Beilen or Hijken. For those considering buying: the supply of homes for sale in Westerbork is significantly larger and better matches how the village has traditionally been built up.

Searching for rental homes in Westerbork and surroundings

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a rental home but also know what to expect from the area. Because the supply of rental homes in Westerbork is limited, it pays to also look at rental homes in Midden-Drenthe more broadly: check the supply in Hooghalen, Wijster or Spier, or view the full overview of rental homes in Midden-Drenthe. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of Midden-Drenthe municipality.