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Neighbourhood West-Terschelling

Municipality of Terschelling

8.8
Residents give West-Terschelling a very good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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West-Terschelling has 2,525 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 1,219 homes in West-TerschellingCurrently there are 36 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in West-TerschellingBased on registered homes

West-Terschelling is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Terschelling, in the district West-Terschelling. The neighbourhood has a total area of 169 hectares, of which 169 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00930000. The postcode area is 8881AA-8881HC.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.8. They describe it as 'Nice neighbourhood' and 'I've lived in this neighbourhood for 43 years, that says enough.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

West-Terschelling has 2.525 residents. Of these, 51,7% are men and 48,3% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (25,5%). The other age groups are 24,8% for '45 to 65 years', 23,2% for '25 to 45 years', 15,6% for '15 to 25 years' and 10,9% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 50,5% is unmarried, 35,4% is married, 7,5% is divorced and 6,5% is widowed. 2.195 residents originate from the Netherlands, 190 come from Europe and 140 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.475 households in West-Terschelling. 56,6% of these are single-person households, 26,1% households without children and 17,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In West-Terschelling there are 2.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.000, which is €7.200 (17%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.100, which is €3.800 (11%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of West-Terschelling are educated to an intermediate level. 56,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 25,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 17,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.525 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.894 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In West-Terschelling, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 590 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In West-Terschelling there are 1.219 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €419.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 42% rental homes and 58% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 58% privately owned, 24% owned by housing associations and 18% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in West-Terschelling are 1950-1970 (18%) and 1925-1950 (16%).

Homes for sale in West-Terschelling

There are currently 36 homes for sale in West-Terschelling. The most recently listed home is Europalaan 21-053 by Vakantiemakelaar. Over the past year, 52 homes were sold in West-Terschelling. On average, a home was sold within 130 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in West-Terschelling over the past year was €529.212. This is 26% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €419.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €5.084.

Rental homes in West-Terschelling

There are currently no homes for rent in West-Terschelling. The most recent home is Longway 31, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in West-Terschelling over the past year.

No recent rental data available for West-Terschelling.

Energy

In West-Terschelling there are 844 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (23%), A (18%) and B (17%). On average, an address in West-Terschelling uses 2.260 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.000 m³ per year, is 25% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
39,2 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
37,2 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
5,6 km
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9.3
CW
Living alone · Terraced house
17-04-2025
Nice neighbourhood

We have a nice neighbourhood here where we can help each other! Sometimes it would be nice to have a neighbourhood day or something.

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8.3
Pieter
Alleenwonend · vrijstaand huis
25-10-2023
I've lived in this neighbourhood for 43 years, that says enough.

A lively neighbourhood, shops within walking distance, unfortunately street cleaning leaves something to be desired but otherwise fine to live. Nature very close by.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
835Single-person households
385Households without children
255Households 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
€31,100 P.A.average per resident11% below the national average
€35,000 P.A.average per income recipient17% below the national average
78%of the employed are in paid employment
22%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
West-Terschelling
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in West-Terschelling

Sale price · Q4 2026
€510.091
averagestabiel
€489.000
median▲ 14,0%
11 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€5.400
average▲ 11,8%
€5.141
median▲ 9,4%
+1% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
130 days ▲ 291,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
52
sales in the past year
110 m²
average living area
+1%
more expensive 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)
West-Terschelling
1.000
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
West-Terschelling
2.260
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about West-Terschelling

What is the average asking price in West-Terschelling?

Over the past year a home for sale in West-Terschelling was listed for an average of €529,212 (€5,084 per m²).

What kind of people live in West-Terschelling?

Buurt West-Terschelling has 2,525 residents. Notably, 57% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in West-Terschelling?

A considerable share of the supply in West-Terschelling is less efficient: 33% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,000 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in West-Terschelling?

From West-Terschelling you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 37.2 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in West-Terschelling?

Right now you will find 36 homes for sale in West-Terschelling. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 130 days — relatively long for the current market.

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