Wierden
OverijsselWierden

Municipality of Wierden

Municipality in Overijssel

8.4
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Wierden has 24,931 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 10,034 homes in WierdenCurrently there are 116 for sale and 6 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WierdenBased on registered homes

Wierden is located in the province of Overijssel The municipality has a total area of 9.539 hectares, of which 9.460 hectares are land and 78 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0189. The postcode area is 7466PA-7645BL.

Residents

Wierden has 24.931 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,7%). The other age groups are 22,8% for '65 years or older', 21,9% for '25 to 45 years', 16,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,7% is unmarried, 46,5% is married, 4,9% is divorced and 5,8% is widowed. 22.703 residents originate from the Netherlands, 829 come from Europe and 1.399 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 9.979 households in Wierden. 26,9% of these are single-person households, 33,4% households without children and 39,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons.

In Wierden there are 20.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.100, which is €300 (1%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.600, which is €400 (1%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Wierden are educated to an intermediate level. 48,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 24.931 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 17.452 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Wierden, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 5.060 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Wierden there are 10.034 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €380.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 17% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Wierden are 1970-1980 (19%) and 1950-1970 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Wierden. The most recently listed home is Korianderhof 97 by Nieuwenhuis - meer dan een makelaar. No homes were sold in Wierden over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Wierden. The most recent home is Het Veen 14, offered by www.woninghuren.nl. No homes were let in Wierden over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Wierden.

Energy

In Wierden there are 10.209 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (23%), A (21%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Wierden uses 3.220 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.310 m³ per year, is 2% above the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,3 km
Pharmacy
1,6 km
Hospital
6,0 km
Supermarket
1,2 km
Railway station
2,7 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
2,8 km
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Districts in Wierden

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Enter (kern)District
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Experiences of Wierden

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7.5
Chloë
Family · Overig
Wierden-West19-09-2025
Quiet but always people there for you

Nice quiet neighbourhood but always people there for you

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9.3
Daan
Gezin
Wierden-Oost09-11-2023
Fine

Everything is nicely within reach, it's quiet and tidy. The only downside is that there is too little to do for young people and nothing organised for the elderly/lonely that doesn't cost money.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
2,689Single-person households
3,337Households without children
3,953Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€29,600 P.A.average per resident4% below the national average
€36,100 P.A.average per income recipient3% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Wierden
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Wierden

Sale price · Q3 2026
€519.625
average▲ 3,4%
€495.000
median▼ 7,8%
64 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.857
average▲ 10,8%
€3.595
median▲ 7,6%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
63 days
average time listed · vs. last year
184
sales in the past year
145 m²
average living area
€165.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
46 days
average time listed · vs. last year
15
lettings in the past year
126 m²
average living area
€950
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Wierden
1.310
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Wierden
3.220
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Wierden

What does the housing stock in Wierden look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 53% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How much does a home cost in Wierden?

Over the past year a home for sale in Wierden was listed for an average of €506,905 (€3,615 per m²).

What is the average rent in Wierden?

A rental home in Wierden cost an average of €1,228 per month (€10 per m²).

Who lives in Wierden?

Gemeente Wierden has 24,931 residents. Many families: 40% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Wierden?

The housing supply in Wierden is remarkably efficient: 53% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,310 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Wierden?

From Wierden you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.2 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 2.7 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Wierden?

Right now you will find 116 homes for sale and 6 homes for rent in Wierden.

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