15 homes for sale in neighbourhood Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland

House prices and market figures Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland

The owner-occupied market in Wissenkerke is firmly anchored in home ownership: 73% of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes, while only 25% is rented. Over the past twelve months, 20 homes changed hands, at an average purchase price of €340,250. Prices ranged from €199,000 to €775,000, indicating that both starter homes and larger detached houses are available. With an average living area of 133 m², this works out at a price per square metre of around €2,560. The WOZ value in this neighbourhood is €230,000, which is slightly below the district average of €243,000 and clearly below the municipal average of €302,000 for Noord-Beveland. This difference makes Wissenkerke relatively affordable within the municipality. The supply consists mainly of ground-floor homes, from terraced houses to detached houses. Apartments are scarce. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply, the average asking price and the time on market.

Living in Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland

Wissenkerke is the main village of the municipality of Noord-Beveland and has a quiet, village character that differs greatly from the more touristy centres on the island. The village has just over 1,100 inhabitants and feels like a place where people consciously choose peace and space, not urban hustle and bustle. The housing stock largely consists of homes from the 1960s and 1970s, supplemented by newer expansions on the edges of the village. Detached and semi-detached houses are well represented, although you will also find terraced houses in the older parts of the neighbourhood.

The age structure says something about the atmosphere: the largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old, followed by those aged 65 and over. Young families and people in their twenties are less strongly represented. You notice this in the street scene too: it is a village where it is quiet on weekday mornings, where people know each other and where the baker or the village pub still has a social function.

For daily shopping, you can go to the village itself, although the range is limited. The municipal facilities, including the town hall of Noord-Beveland, are located in Wissenkerke, giving the village a certain central function within the island. For a wider range of shops, residents drive to Goes, about 20 kilometres away. Children attend the primary school in the village; for secondary education, Goes is the designated destination. Sports clubs are active in the village, including a football club. The area offers plenty of space for cyclists and walkers, with routes through the Zeeland polder landscape and along the Oosterschelde.

Accessibility by public transport is something to take into account. There are bus connections from Wissenkerke to Goes and Middelburg, but the frequency is limited. For daily commuting, a car is almost indispensable. Via the N256, Goes can be reached in about twenty minutes; Middelburg is about a 35-minute drive away. There is no train station in the village itself; the nearest station is Goes.

Residents appreciate the peace, the social cohesion and the proximity to the water. On the neighbourhood page of Wissenkerke you can read what people actually say about their neighbourhood. One resident writes: "You know your neighbours, the air is clean and you can be at the beach within ten minutes. That's just normal here." Critical comments mainly focus on the limited facilities for young people and the dependence on the car. Compared to Kamperland, which is more tourism-oriented, Wissenkerke is much quieter and more geared towards permanent residents. The scattered houses around Wissenkerke offer even more space and privacy, but then you are even further from amenities. The owner-occupied homes in Wissenkerke as a whole show a similar picture, with a slightly higher average WOZ value than this neighbourhood.

Is a home in Wissenkerke right for you?

Wissenkerke mainly attracts movers and people who consciously choose life on a Zeeland island: peace, space, community spirit. The relatively low WOZ value compared to the rest of the municipality makes the village more accessible, but the average purchase price of €340,250 shows that the market is not cheap here either. The limited annual supply of around twenty transactions means you have to act quickly when something suitable becomes available. First-time buyers with a tight budget may find a starter home at the lower end of the range, but must reckon with little choice and competition. Seniors seeking peace and who have already built up equity usually feel at home here. Would you like to rent first to get to know the neighbourhood? Then check the rental supply in the municipality via the website of the municipality of Noord-Beveland or explore other centres such as Kortgene or Colijnsplaat.

What residents say about Wissenkerke

Residents generally rate Wissenkerke positively, particularly in terms of peace, safety and the social atmosphere in the village. Points such as facilities for young people and accessibility without a car score lower. One resident sums it up aptly: "It is not a village for people who seek crowds, but anyone who wants peace and loves nature will find exactly what they are looking for here." See all reviews, sub-scores per category and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of Wissenkerke.

Compare homes in and around Wissenkerke

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented by resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you will not find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Would you like to buy in Noord-Beveland but are unsure about the location? Then also compare the supply in Kats or view the total overview of owner-occupied homes in Noord-Beveland. For more background on the district as a whole, including demographic data and maps, go to the district page of Wissenkerke.