Westeresch
DrentheBorger-OdoornExlooWesteresch

Westeresch, Borger-Odoorn

Neighbourhood in Borger-Odoorn

Westeresch has 530 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 266 homes in WestereschCurrently there are 3 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WestereschBased on registered homes

Westeresch is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn, in the district Exloo The neighbourhood has a total area of 23 hectares, of which 23 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU16819501. The postcode area is 7875AB-7875CB.

Residents

Westeresch has 530 residents. Of these, 47,2% are men and 52,8% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (41,5%). The other age groups are 27,4% for '45 to 65 years', 15,1% for '25 to 45 years', 10,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 6,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 30,2% is unmarried, 54,7% is married, 8,5% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 475 residents originate from the Netherlands, 15 come from Europe and 40 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 260 households in Westeresch. 28,8% of these are single-person households, 51,9% households without children and 19,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Westeresch there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.900, which is €4.900 (14%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.400, which is €1.800 (6%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Westeresch are educated to an intermediate level. 42,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 530 residents, around 55% are in paid employment, which amounts to 292 people. This is 10% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Westeresch, 45% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 200 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Westeresch there are 266 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €331.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 25% rental homes and 75% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 23% owned by housing associations and 2% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Westeresch are 1950-1970 (40%) and 1970-1980 (37%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Westeresch. The most recently listed home is Westeresweg 41 by ALFRED+ | Groningen-Amsterdam | Quality Realtors. No homes were sold in Westeresch over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Westeresch. The most recent home is Schoolstraat 8A, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Westeresch over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Westeresch.

Energy

In Westeresch there are 267 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are D (33%), A (20%) and C (19%). On average, an address in Westeresch uses 2.540 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.480 m³ per year, is 16% above the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Westeresweg
  • Johannes Schoenmakerlaan
  • Meidoornlaan
  • Westerbosje
  • Johan Schoenmakerlaan
  • Berkenlaan
  • Veldakkersweg
  • Badhuisweg
  • De Werf
  • Lindenlaan
  • Boermarkeweg
  • Volmachtenweg
  • Boerhoornweg

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
5,4 km
Hospital
13,7 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
12,5 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
7,5 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
75Single-person households
135Households without children
50Households 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
€27,400 P.A.average per resident11% below the national average
€30,900 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
Westeresch
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Borger-Odoorn

Figures for the municipality Borger-Odoorn due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
61 days ▲ 12,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
129
sales in the past year
167 m²
average living area
€125.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
23 days
average time listed · vs. last year
5
lettings in the past year
130 m²
average living area
€695
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)
Westeresch
1.480
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Westeresch
2.540
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Westeresch

What does the housing stock in Westeresch look like?

The most common type is detached houses (49%).

How much does a home cost in Westeresch?

Over the past year a home for sale in Westeresch was listed for an average of €436,283 (€3,188 per m²).

Who lives in Westeresch?

Buurt Westeresch has 530 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (42%).

Which amenities are close to Westeresch?

From Westeresch you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 12.5 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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