Municipality in Groningen
Westerkwartier is located in the province of Groningen The municipality has a total area of 36.887 hectares, of which 36.263 hectares are land and 624 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM1969. The postcode area is 9351AA-9893TD.
Westerkwartier has 64.896 residents. Of these, 50,2% are men and 49,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,1%). The other age groups are 22,1% for '65 years or older', 22,0% for '25 to 45 years', 16,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,9% is unmarried, 42,5% is married, 6,5% is divorced and 5,1% is widowed. 58.749 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.486 come from Europe and 3.661 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 27.484 households in Westerkwartier. 30,5% of these are single-person households, 32,4% households without children and 37,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.
In Westerkwartier there are 51.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.500, which is €1.300 (4%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.900, which is €1.300 (4%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Westerkwartier are educated to an intermediate level. 47,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 64.896 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 43.480 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Westerkwartier, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 12.810 people receive this benefit.
In Westerkwartier there are 27.914 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €304.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Westerkwartier are 1970-1980 (18%) and 1950-1970 (16%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Westerkwartier. The most recently listed home is de Haspel 27 by Ramkema Assurantie- & Makelaarsbedrijf op Funda. No homes were sold in Westerkwartier over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Westerkwartier. The most recent home is Auwemalaan 147, offered by Huispedia. No homes were let in Westerkwartier over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Westerkwartier.
In Westerkwartier there are 28.325 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (22%), A (21%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Westerkwartier uses 2.830 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.290 m³ per year, is 1% above the national average of 1.280 m³.
Being bullied and ignored. Falsely accusing us. Being gossiped about. Being called lesbian. Things being stolen from our garden. Not happy in current living situation.
Auto-translated to English by AIChild-friendly. Quiet. Safe
Auto-translated to English by AIOriginally from the southern part of North Holland. People here, unlike my place of origin, are friendly, greet each other, honest, straightforward and approachable as long as you take the initiative yourself. If you open yourself up, you will certainly find a place in the community. The area is characterised by dreamy landscapes formed by meadows (often separated by banks and/or rows of trees and shrubs, and forest and bodies of water.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood, cosy, easily accessible and quite clean
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for 20 years, my children grew up here, and I have a nice spot and nice neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AII personally think it's a fantastic neighbourhood, everything is nice and close by and looks tidy. Everything you need is in the area, plus there are many playgrounds, sports clubs and eateries. I think Zuidhorn is a nice neighbourhood, it's generally very quiet and people get along well with each other.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood with shops nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant place with spacious residential plots where most residents greet each other on the street and/or have a chat. People feel socially connected to each other. The village once had a beautiful, recently renovated primary school. The fact that it closed in 2020 is still a great loss and has had a very detrimental effect on the mutual cohesion among the village's residents. The Ukrainian shelter that has been housed in the former school building since March 2022 has meant that native residents have mainly encountered unfamiliar people on the street since the opening of these shelter locations. Very occasionally you recognise someone from the shelter, but Ukrainians keep disappearing / new Ukrainians keep arriving. There are also regular escalations (violence) in and around the Ukrainian shelter location. This has a negative effect on the sense of safety and togetherness within the village.
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The most common type is detached houses (43%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Westerkwartier was listed for an average of €420,469 (€2,819 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 24%.
A rental home in Westerkwartier cost an average of €1,202 per month (€12 per m²).
Residents give Westerkwartier a 7.6 out of 10 based on 25 reviews. The strongest score is for nature and greenery (8.0), the weakest for amenities (6.8).
Gemeente Westerkwartier has 64,896 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Westerkwartier is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,290 m³ per year.
From Westerkwartier you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.5 km, a GP at 1.6 km, a railway station at 9.3 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 252 homes for sale and 6 homes for rent in Westerkwartier.
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