Espel-woonkern
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Espel-woonkern, Noordoostpolder – “Lively neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Noordoostpolder

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Espel-woonkern has 1,030 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 419 homes in Espel-woonkernCurrently there are 6 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Espel-woonkernBased on registered homes

Espel-woonkern is located in the province of Flevoland, in the municipality of Noordoostpolder, in the district Espel The neighbourhood has a total area of 41 hectares, of which 41 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01710941. The postcode area is 8311AA-8311PR.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.9. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Lively neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Espel-woonkern has 1.030 residents. Of these, 51,0% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (31,6%). The other age groups are 21,8% for '0 to 15 years', 20,9% for '45 to 65 years', 14,6% for '65 years or older' and 11,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 51,9% is unmarried, 40,8% is married, 4,4% is divorced and 2,4% is widowed. 820 residents originate from the Netherlands, 140 come from Europe and 70 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 425 households in Espel-woonkern. 30,6% of these are single-person households, 32,9% households without children and 36,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.

In Espel-woonkern there are 700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.900, which is €3.900 (11%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.200, which is €4.000 (14%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Espel-woonkern are educated to an intermediate level. 55,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 17,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.030 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 742 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (79%), while 21% are self-employed. In Espel-woonkern, 16% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 120 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Espel-woonkern there are 419 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €279.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 26% rental homes and 74% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 17% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Espel-woonkern are 1950-1970 (28%) and 1970-1980 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 7 homes for sale in Espel-woonkern. The most recently listed home is Noorderrand 17 by Sloterwijk & Heinen Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 5 homes were sold in Espel-woonkern. On average, a home was sold within 42 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Espel-woonkern over the past year was €343.300. This is 23% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €279.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.320.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Espel-woonkern. The most recent home is Noorderrand 20, offered by woningaanbod.mercatus.nl. No homes were let in Espel-woonkern over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Espel-woonkern.

Energy

In Espel-woonkern there are 400 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (35%), C (27%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Espel-woonkern uses 3.010 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.090 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 15% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • de Wieken
  • Espelerpad
  • Bosrand
  • Windmolenhoek
  • Leliestraat
  • Poldermolen
  • het Laantje
  • Sportstraat
  • Vaartweg
  • Zuiderrand
  • Weidemolen
  • Turbine
  • Westerrand
  • Binnenkruier
  • Paltrokmolen
  • Papiermolen
  • Korenmolen
  • Noorderrand
  • Achterzijde
  • Tjasker
  • Bredehof
  • Keggehof

Amenities

GP
5,7 km
Pharmacy
7,9 km
Hospital
8,6 km
Supermarket
5,1 km
Railway station
30,8 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
8,0 km
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Lively neighbourhood

Always lively and actually never any arguments with people here.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
130Single-person households
140Households without children
155Households 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
€25,200 P.A.average per resident18% below the national average
€31,900 P.A.average per income recipient14% 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
Espel-woonkern
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the municipality Noordoostpolder due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
57 days ▲ 743,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
347
sales in the past year
138 m²
average living area
€129.500
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
38 days
average time listed · vs. last year
9
lettings in the past year
83 m²
average living area
€609
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)
Espel-woonkern
1.090
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Espel-woonkern
3.010
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Espel-woonkern

What kind of homes are there in Espel-woonkern?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 57% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Espel-woonkern?

Over the past year a home for sale in Espel-woonkern was listed for an average of €435,089 (€3,180 per m²).

What kind of people live in Espel-woonkern?

Buurt Espel-woonkern has 1,030 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (32%). Many families: 36% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Espel-woonkern?

The housing supply in Espel-woonkern is remarkably efficient: 63% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,090 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Espel-woonkern?

From Espel-woonkern you can on average reach a supermarket at 5.1 km, a GP at 5.7 km, a railway station at 30.8 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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