Niezijl

Niezijl, Westerkwartier

Neighbourhood in Westerkwartier

Niezijl has 440 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 201 homes in NiezijlCurrently there are 4 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in NiezijlBased on registered homes

Niezijl is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Westerkwartier, in the district Wijk 14 The neighbourhood has a total area of 34 hectares, of which 33 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19691402. The postcode area is 9841PA-9842PZ.

Residents

Niezijl has 440 residents. Of these, 50,0% are men and 50,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,3%). The other age groups are 25,0% for '25 to 45 years', 17,0% for '0 to 15 years', 17,0% for '65 years or older' and 12,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,5% is unmarried, 40,9% is married, 6,8% is divorced and 5,7% is widowed. 385 residents originate from the Netherlands, 25 come from Europe and 30 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 200 households in Niezijl. 37,5% of these are single-person households, 30,0% households without children and 32,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Niezijl there are 300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.000, which is €3.800 (11%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.000, which is €3.200 (11%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Niezijl are educated to an intermediate level. 60,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 24,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 15,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 440 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 317 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Niezijl, 20% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 70 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Niezijl there are 201 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €209.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 16% rental homes and 84% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 85% privately owned, 12% owned by housing associations and 3% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Niezijl are 1950-1970 (23%) and 1990-2000 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Niezijl. The most recently listed home is Oude Haven 14 by Riant Makelaars Groningen op Funda. No homes were sold in Niezijl over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Niezijl. No homes were let in Niezijl over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Niezijl.

Energy

In Niezijl there are 198 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (24%), C (20%) and B (19%). On average, an address in Niezijl uses 2.410 kWh of electricity per year. This is 14% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.400 m³ per year, is 9% above the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Oude Haven
  • Willem Lodewijkstraat
  • Schanswal
  • Stein van Malsenstraat
  • Hoofdstraat
  • Oliemolen
  • Hogedijk
  • Rijksstraatweg
  • Watermolen
  • Pelmolen
  • Kerkpad
  • Bomsterschans
  • Havenstraat

Amenities

GP
2,0 km
Pharmacy
2,0 km
Hospital
18,9 km
Supermarket
2,4 km
Railway station
2,7 km
Day nursery
2,2 km
Primary school
2,5 km
Secondary school
2,7 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
75Single-person households
60Households without children
65Households 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
€26,000 P.A.average per resident15% below the national average
€32,000 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
Niezijl
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Wijk 14

Figures for the district Wijk 14 due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€302.333
average▲ 44,8%
€285.000
median▲ 36,5%
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.487
average▲ 1,6%
€2.555
median▲ 4,4%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
21 days ▲ 17,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
84
sales in the past year
146 m²
average living area
€175.000
lowest sale price 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)
Niezijl
1.400
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Niezijl
2.410
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Niezijl

What kind of houses make up Niezijl?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 50% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Niezijl?

Over the past year a home for sale in Niezijl was listed for an average of €447,113 (€3,204 per m²).

How sustainable is the housing supply in Niezijl?

The housing supply in Niezijl is remarkably efficient: 57% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,400 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Niezijl?

From Niezijl you can on average reach a supermarket at 2.4 km, a GP at 2.0 km, a railway station at 2.7 km, a primary school at 2.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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