Smilde-Centrum
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Smilde-Centrum, Midden-Drenthe – “Quiet area but with ...”

Neighbourhood in Midden-Drenthe

6.8
Residents give Smilde-Centrum a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Smilde-Centrum has 3,735 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 1,767 homes in Smilde-CentrumCurrently there are 14 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Smilde-CentrumBased on registered homes

Smilde-Centrum is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, in the district Smilde The neighbourhood has a total area of 226 hectares, of which 223 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU17310600. The postcode area is 9422AA-9422VC.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.8. They describe it as 'Quiet area but with annoyances', 'Social' and 'Lovely and green'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: education, accessibility, greenery receive high ratings, while community and amenities are mentioned as weak points.

Residents

Smilde-Centrum has 3.735 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (27,2%). The other age groups are 26,4% for '45 to 65 years', 20,5% for '25 to 45 years', 15,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,4% is unmarried, 43,0% is married, 6,7% is divorced and 8,0% is widowed. 3.300 residents originate from the Netherlands, 160 come from Europe and 270 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.690 households in Smilde-Centrum. 35,2% of these are single-person households, 33,7% households without children and 31,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Smilde-Centrum there are 3.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.000, which is €4.800 (13%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.900, which is €3.300 (11%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Smilde-Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 54,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 25,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.735 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.353 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Smilde-Centrum, 33% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 900 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Smilde-Centrum there are 1.767 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €239.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 40% rental homes and 60% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 61% privately owned, 31% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Smilde-Centrum are 1950-1970 (24%) and 1980-1990 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 11 homes for sale in Smilde-Centrum. The most recently listed home is Binnenroede 18 by Keizer Makelaardij. Over the past year, 51 homes were sold in Smilde-Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 43 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Smilde-Centrum over the past year was €398.618. This is 67% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €239.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.190.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Smilde-Centrum. The most recent home is Prins Bernhardstraat 20, offered by Lamberink. Over the past year, 7 homes were let in Smilde-Centrum. On average, a listing was let within 10 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Smilde-Centrum over the past year was €1.295 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €12 per month.

Energy

In Smilde-Centrum there are 1.826 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (33%), A (22%) and B (21%). On average, an address in Smilde-Centrum uses 2.490 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.140 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 11% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
11,6 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
12,7 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
9,5 km
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6.8
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Experiences of Smilde-Centrum

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5.6
Romanos
Living alone · Terraced house
22-12-2025
Quiet area but with annoyances

Alley not lit by street lamps. Responsibility lies with the housing association. I have a broken little toe from protruding sleepers of a garden in the alley. Ventilation system doesn't work. Draft, mould, water under crawl space. There was also a visit from a company regarding energy level. C was personal, will become B for business. The housing association in question is difficult to communicate with, in my experience. Same with the pavements in the alley and the drain I called the relevant department about, but still need to report it. The neighbourhood. I've only just moved here and what strikes me is that there are no rubbish bins where you can, for example, dispose of your dog's waste. I also see that people dump waste in the private woodland areas where you're allowed to walk, including the poop bags. And then the pavements. Dangerous! And in the neighbourhood itself, people drive too fast. I don't get too worked up about it, but I actually find it quite annoying. The greenery, walking paths, private woods where you can walk are beautiful. With diversity of flora and fauna. But again, I see stepped-on mushrooms, plastic, cans, bottles, and much more. I take with me what I can take. But actually, there should be a bin at the beginning of the path, which is on municipal land. I notice little of the community. I'm quite a loner. When I walk the dog, people are friendly. It has become a reasonably mixed village.

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6.0
Roos
Living alone · Terraced house
10-12-2025
Social

I notice a lot of incompetence in prejudices about appearance, your dog, waste, other people's belongings, nuisance from cats, poor maintenance of pavements, alleyways without lighting and poor paving. Little information about possible help for the less fortunate. Water damage in gardens and surroundings. Car tyres are always flat in certain parking spots. Setting off fireworks too early. And probably more.

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8.9
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Gezin · tussenwoning
29-11-2023
Lovely and green

It's a lovely green area with all amenities nearby. The only thing I miss is a lunchroom/coffee shop/restaurant.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
595Single-person households
570Households without children
525Households 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
€25,900 P.A.average per resident16% below the national average
€31,000 P.A.average per income recipient17% 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
Smilde-Centrum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Smilde-Centrum

Sale price · Q3 2026
€319.000
average▼ 15,2%
€325.000
median▼ 17,7%
7 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.941
average▲ 5,1%
€3.040
median▲ 9,9%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
42 days ▼ 4,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
45
sales in the past year
135 m²
average living area
€209.000
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)
Smilde-Centrum
1.140
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Smilde-Centrum
2.490
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Smilde-Centrum

What kind of houses make up Smilde-Centrum?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 71% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Smilde-Centrum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Smilde-Centrum was listed for an average of €390,033 (€3,055 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 15%.

How does Smilde-Centrum score on liveability?

Residents give Smilde-Centrum a 6.8 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Especially education (8.5) scores well; amenities (5.0) receives the lowest rating.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Smilde-Centrum?

The housing supply in Smilde-Centrum is remarkably efficient: 59% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,140 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Smilde-Centrum?

From Smilde-Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 12.7 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Smilde-Centrum?

Right now you will find 14 homes for sale in Smilde-Centrum.

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