Weiteveen is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Emmen, in the district Weiteveen. The neighbourhood has a total area of 134 hectares, of which 131 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU01143200. The postcode area is 7765AA-7765CG.
Two residents rate the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.1. They describe it as 'rural, no amenities, beautiful nature.' and 'rural, remote, quiet, rich in nature.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Weiteveen has 1.450 residents. Of these, 53,1% are men and 46,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (32,1%). The other age groups are 26,2% for '65 years or older', 19,0% for '25 to 45 years', 11,7% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,0% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 45,2% is unmarried, 40,0% is married, 8,3% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 1.340 residents originate from the Netherlands, 75 come from Europe and 35 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 560 households in Weiteveen. 27,7% of these are single-person households, 34,8% households without children and 37,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Weiteveen there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.800, which is €9.400 (22%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €27.900, which is €7.000 (20%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Weiteveen are educated to an intermediate level. 52,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 12,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 1.450 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 986 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Weiteveen, 35% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 340 people receive this benefit.
In Weiteveen there are 596 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €289.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 22% rental homes and 78% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 77% privately owned, 19% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Weiteveen are 1950-1970 (30%) and 1970-1980 (22%).
There are currently 9 homes for sale in Weiteveen. The most recently listed home is Zuidersloot 98 by Startbox Makelaars Klazienaveen. Over the past year, 18 homes were sold in Weiteveen. On average, a home was sold within 68 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Weiteveen over the past year was €400.306. This is 39% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €289.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.566.
There are currently no homes for rent in Weiteveen. The most recent home is Penningkruid 10, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Weiteveen over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Weiteveen.
In Weiteveen there are 320 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (31%), C (23%) and B (19%). On average, an address in Weiteveen uses 3.230 kWh of electricity per year. This is 27% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.120 m³ per year, is 40% above the national average of 800 m³.
Everyone greets each other, even the children. Dogs are allowed to run loose. However, there is only 1 shop, but it does have a cash machine. There are beautiful houses. The nature is beautiful (Bargerveen). There is a snack bar, I never go there. There are 2 institutions for sheltered housing. Vitez and De Veltman, which is quite something for a village with 1,700 inhabitants.
Auto-translated to English by AII like living here, it's cozy and fun. Only there are few amenities, no supermarket.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 62% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (49%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Weiteveen was listed for an average of €371,415 (€2,781 per m²). That is 28% below the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Weiteveen cost an average of €1,156 per month (€13 per m²). That is 38% below the national average.
Buurt Weiteveen has 1,450 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%). Many families: 38% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Weiteveen is remarkably efficient: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,120 m³ per year.
From Weiteveen you can on average reach a supermarket at 7.3 km, a GP at 7.4 km, a railway station at 12.3 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
