Galgenkamp
DrentheMeppelWatertorenGalgenkamp

Galgenkamp, Meppel – “Cosy neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Meppel

6.9
Residents give Galgenkamp a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 1 response
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Galgenkamp has 360 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 189 homes in GalgenkampCurrently there are 4 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label B is the most common in GalgenkampBased on registered homes

Galgenkamp is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Meppel, in the district Watertoren The neighbourhood has a total area of 8 hectares, of which 8 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01190100. The postcode area is 7942HC-7942JT.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.9. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Cosy neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Galgenkamp has 360 residents. Of these, 48,6% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,9%). The other age groups are 29,2% for '25 to 45 years', 16,7% for '65 years or older', 13,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 51,4% is unmarried, 33,3% is married, 11,1% is divorced and 2,8% is widowed. 295 residents originate from the Netherlands, 20 come from Europe and 45 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 190 households in Galgenkamp. 42,1% of these are single-person households, 26,3% households without children and 31,6% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.

In Galgenkamp there are 300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €28.200, which is €7.600 (21%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €23.600, which is €5.600 (19%) lower than the national average of €29.200.

Of the 360 residents, around 60% are in paid employment, which amounts to 216 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Galgenkamp, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 50 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Galgenkamp there are 189 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €217.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 60% rental homes and 40% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 40% privately owned, 54% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Galgenkamp are 1950-1970 (37%) and 1925-1950 (35%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Galgenkamp. The most recently listed home is Heemskerkstraat 6 by Oostergetel Makelaardij | NVM. No homes were sold in Galgenkamp over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Galgenkamp. The most recent home is Cornelis Houtmanstraat 47, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Galgenkamp over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Galgenkamp.

Energy

In Galgenkamp there are 189 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (31%), C (26%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Galgenkamp uses 2.140 kWh of electricity per year. This is 24% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.010 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 21% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Steenwijkerstraatweg
  • Nova-Zemblastraat
  • Heemskerkstraat
  • Zomerdijk
  • Willem Barentszstraat
  • Abel Tasmanstraat
  • Jan Huygen van Linschotenstraat
  • Galgenkampsweg
  • Bremenbergweg
  • Cornelis Houtmanstraat

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
3,6 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
2,3 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
1,1 km
Secondary school
0,7 km
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6.9
Martine van Dijk
Family · Terraced house
27-02-2026
Cosy neighbourhood

On the row where I live, there is a cosy side of the street; every summer we sit outside together.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
80Single-person households
50Households without children
60Households 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
€23,600 P.A.average per resident23% below the national average
€28,200 P.A.average per income recipient24% 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
Galgenkamp
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the municipality Meppel due to limited data

Price trend for sale

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
24 days ▲ 69,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
639
sales in the past year
127 m²
average living area
€145.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
21 days
average time listed · vs. last year
29
lettings in the past year
93 m²
average living area
€350
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)
Galgenkamp
1.010
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Galgenkamp
2.140
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Galgenkamp

Which type of home is most common in Galgenkamp?

The most common type is terraced houses (43%).

How expensive are houses in Galgenkamp?

Over the past year a home for sale in Galgenkamp was listed for an average of €405,066 (€3,249 per m²).

What is the rent in Galgenkamp?

A rental home in Galgenkamp cost an average of €1,140 per month (€14 per m²).

What kind of people live in Galgenkamp?

Buurt Galgenkamp has 360 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%).

How energy-efficient are the homes in Galgenkamp?

The housing supply in Galgenkamp is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,010 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Galgenkamp?

From Galgenkamp you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 2.3 km, a primary school at 1.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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