Opende-West
GroningenWesterkwartierOpendeOpende-West

Opende-West, Westerkwartier – “Lively and quiet”

Neighbourhood in Westerkwartier

8.0
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Opende-West has 1,065 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 473 homes in Opende-WestCurrently there are 8 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Opende-WestBased on registered homes

Opende-West is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Westerkwartier, in the district Opende The neighbourhood has a total area of 144 hectares, of which 144 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19690200. The postcode area is 9865AA-9865XC.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Lively and quiet'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Opende-West has 1.065 residents. Of these, 50,7% are men and 49,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,0%). The other age groups are 23,0% for '25 to 45 years', 17,4% for '65 years or older', 16,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,4% is unmarried, 40,8% is married, 6,1% is divorced and 4,7% is widowed. 975 residents originate from the Netherlands, 50 come from Europe and 40 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 450 households in Opende-West. 31,1% of these are single-person households, 28,9% households without children and 40,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.

In Opende-West there are 900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €29.500, which is €6.300 (18%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €23.400, which is €5.800 (20%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Opende-West are educated to an intermediate level. 48,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 16,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.065 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 714 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Opende-West, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 160 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Opende-West there are 473 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €289.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 30% rental homes and 70% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 70% privately owned, 25% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Opende-West are 1990-2000 (21%) and 1970-1980 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Opende-West. The most recently listed home is Hetsmastraat 10 by van der Wier makelaardij. No homes were sold in Opende-West over the past year.

Rental homes

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

No recent rental data available for Opende-West.

Energy

In Opende-West there are 483 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (31%), B (24%) and A (11%). On average, an address in Opende-West uses 2.750 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.250 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 2% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Sjallemastraat
  • De Uithof
  • De Westerkluft
  • Drachtsterweg
  • Topweer
  • De Hoge Kamp
  • Westerdwarsreed
  • Alkemastraat
  • De Dobbe
  • Hetsmastraat
  • De Houtwal
  • De Wending
  • De Weide
  • Oosterdwarsreed
  • Bensmastraat
  • De Oever
  • Provincialeweg
  • Zuiderdwarsreed
  • Centrumweg
  • Bosweg
  • Verbindingsweg
  • De Akker

Amenities

GP
3,0 km
Pharmacy
3,0 km
Hospital
12,7 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
11,3 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
2,2 km
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Senna
Living together · Terraced house
12-05-2025
Lively and quiet

Since I've lived here, nothing has ever happened. It's a super neighbourhood, nice and quiet but also lively with children.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
140Single-person households
130Households without children
180Households 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
€23,400 P.A.average per resident24% below the national average
€29,500 P.A.average per income recipient21% 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
Opende-West
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the municipality Westerkwartier due to limited data

Price trend for sale

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

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q2 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
29 days ▲ 20,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
744
sales in the past year
159 m²
average living area
€150.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
21 days
average time listed · vs. last year
55
lettings in the past year
113 m²
average living area
€775
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)
Opende-West
1.250
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Opende-West
2.750
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Opende-West

Which type of home is most common in Opende-West?

The most common type is detached houses (48%).

How expensive are houses in Opende-West?

Over the past year a home for sale in Opende-West was listed for an average of €420,469 (€2,819 per m²).

What is the rent in Opende-West?

A rental home in Opende-West cost an average of €1,202 per month (€12 per m²).

Who lives in Opende-West?

Buurt Opende-West has 1,065 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 40% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Opende-West?

The housing supply in Opende-West is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,250 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Opende-West?

From Opende-West you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 3.0 km, a railway station at 11.3 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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