Municipality in Groningen
Westerwolde is located in the province of Groningen The municipality has a total area of 28.065 hectares, of which 27.577 hectares are land and 488 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM1950. The postcode area is 9541AA-9699TT.
Westerwolde has 27.421 residents. Of these, 51,4% are men and 48,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,6%). The other age groups are 26,8% for '65 years or older', 19,6% for '25 to 45 years', 14,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,9% is unmarried, 42,8% is married, 7,8% is divorced and 6,5% is widowed. 22.025 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.591 come from Europe and 3.805 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 11.392 households in Westerwolde. 33,7% of these are single-person households, 36,9% households without children and 29,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Westerwolde there are 20.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.500, which is €6.700 (16%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.000, which is €4.900 (14%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Westerwolde are educated to an intermediate level. 47,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 18,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 27.421 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 17.824 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Westerwolde, 33% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 6.530 people receive this benefit.
In Westerwolde there are 12.050 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €292.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 31% rental homes and 69% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 67% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations, 10% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Westerwolde are 1950-1970 (19%) and 1925-1950 (19%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Westerwolde. The most recently listed home is Hoofdweg 170 by Makelaardij Reilink Vastgoed op Funda. No homes were sold in Westerwolde over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Westerwolde. The most recent home is Verlengde Vennen 19, offered by Vast & Goed Makelaardij, Beheer en Projecten. No homes were let in Westerwolde over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Westerwolde.
In Westerwolde there are 7.757 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (25%), A (17%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Westerwolde uses 2.970 kWh of electricity per year. This is 16% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.140 m³ per year, is 43% above the national average of 800 m³.
Cosy, helpful, we even have a neighbourhood app, loving, nice neighbourhood to live in
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice area to live in. There are several shops and many things to do (a bit less for the youth) but it remains a fun neighbourhood and beautiful to live in. Beautiful nature areas for walking, cycling, rollerblading and other things.
Auto-translated to English by AIMostly it's nice and people are friendly
Auto-translated to English by AIThe municipality. Keep the verge clean, the grass short. We have a club building behind .with parking space nothing else special
Auto-translated to English by AIA fairly quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery. Also many deer and squirrels.
Auto-translated to English by AInice and safe neighbourhood, unfortunately the playgrounds have become overgrown over the years and nothing has been added for children. 2 buses go to Winschoten from where you can continue by train into the country. Quiet village well suited for elderly people or those who like peace and quiet.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is detached houses (54%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Westerwolde was listed for an average of €385,174 (€2,964 per m²). That is 27% below the Dutch national average.
Residents give Westerwolde a 8.5 out of 10 based on 6 reviews. Especially nature and greenery (9.0) scores well; community (7.8) receives the lowest rating.
A considerable share of the supply in Westerwolde is less efficient: 25% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,140 m³ per year.
From Westerwolde you can on average reach a supermarket at 2.1 km, a GP at 1.9 km, a railway station at 14.8 km, a primary school at 1.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 192 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Westerwolde.
