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Neighbourhood Ruinerwold

Municipality of De Wolden

Ruinerwold has 2,540 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,120 homes in RuinerwoldCurrently there are 14 for sale and 3 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in RuinerwoldBased on registered homes

Ruinerwold is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of De Wolden, in the district Ruinerwold. The neighbourhood has a total area of 193 hectares, of which 193 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU16901100. The postcode area is 7961AA-7961NW.

Residents

Ruinerwold has 2.540 residents. Of these, 49,0% are men and 50,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,4%). The other age groups are 24,8% for '65 years or older', 21,1% for '25 to 45 years', 16,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,3% is unmarried, 42,5% is married, 5,5% is divorced and 7,3% is widowed. 2.345 residents originate from the Netherlands, 80 come from Europe and 115 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.100 households in Ruinerwold. 32,7% of these are single-person households, 35,0% households without children and 32,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Ruinerwold there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.700, which is €6.500 (15%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.600, which is €5.300 (15%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Ruinerwold are educated to an intermediate level. 52,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 23,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 23,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.540 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.905 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Ruinerwold, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 590 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Ruinerwold there are 1.120 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €358.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 23% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Ruinerwold are 1970-1980 (22%) and 1990-2000 (18%).

Homes for sale in Ruinerwold

There are currently 14 homes for sale in Ruinerwold. The most recently listed home is Mickelhorst 19 by Van Dorsten Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 30 homes were sold in Ruinerwold. On average, a home was sold within 37 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Ruinerwold over the past year was €451.083. This is 26% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €358.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.345.

Rental homes in Ruinerwold

There are 3 homes for rent in Ruinerwold. The most recent home is Boekweitkamp 60, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Ruinerwold. On average, a listing was let within 183 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Ruinerwold over the past year was €1.500 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €20 per month.

Energy

In Ruinerwold there are 655 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (31%), A (29%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Ruinerwold uses 2.770 kWh of electricity per year. This is 9% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.030 m³ per year, is 29% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Mickelhorst
  • Zoete Brederode
  • Mandehof
  • De Kosterij
  • Boekweitkamp
  • Mevrouw Gelinck-van Kerkwijkstraat
  • Burgemeester Nijsinghweg
  • Kievitstraat
  • Kerkweg
  • Haakswold
  • Winterjan
  • Havelterweg
  • Blijdenstein
  • Buddingepad
  • Fazantlaan
  • Lienkamp
  • Dokter Larijweg
  • Bleekhof
  • Burgemeester Buitenweg
  • Westerweiden
  • Gieser Wildemans
  • Vorenwolde
  • Buddingerstraat
  • Commissaris De Vos van Steenwijkstraat
  • Kleipeer
  • Scholtieskamp
  • Burgemeester Bosmaweg
  • Welleman
  • Pondspeer
  • Dijkhuizen
  • Buitenhuizerweg
  • Gruttostraat
  • Burgemeester Brouwerstraat
  • Leeuwerikstraat
  • Munnikenland
  • Buitenhof
  • Boeregroentje
  • Molenplein
  • Keuterhoekweg
  • Meerkoetlaan
  • Boerpad
  • Molenbergh
  • Hoge Akkers
  • De Arke
  • Burgemeester Schukkingstraat
  • Pieter Jochemswal
  • Patrijslaan

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
6,1 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
6,5 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
6,3 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
360Single-person households
385Households without children
355Households 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 resident15% below the national average
€35,700 P.A.average per income recipient15% below the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
75%
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
Ruinerwold
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Ruinerwold

Sale price · Q4 2026
€443.750
average▼ 4,5%
€435.500
median▲ 3,8%
10 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.403
averagestabiel
€3.323
median▼ 1,5%
-14% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
37 days ▼ 57,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
30
sales in the past year
139 m²
average living area
-14%
cheaper than the national average

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)
Ruinerwold
1.030
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Ruinerwold
2.770
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Ruinerwold

What does the housing stock in Ruinerwold look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 61% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How much does a home cost in Ruinerwold?

Over the past year a home for sale in Ruinerwold was listed for an average of €451,083 (€3,345 per m²). That is 14% below the Dutch national average.

What is within walking distance in Ruinerwold?

From Ruinerwold you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 6.5 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Ruinerwold?

Right now you will find 14 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Ruinerwold.

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