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Wolvega-Oranjebuurt has 950 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 513 homes in Wolvega-OranjebuurtCurrently there are 3 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Wolvega-OranjebuurtBased on registered homes

Wolvega-Oranjebuurt is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Weststellingwerf, in the district Wolvega. The neighbourhood has a total area of 21 hectares, of which 21 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00980012. The postcode area is 8471HP-8471ZV.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Village'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Wolvega-Oranjebuurt has 950 residents. Of these, 52,6% are men and 47,9% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (28,9%). The other age groups are 27,9% for '45 to 65 years', 20,5% for '65 years or older', 13,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 50,0% is unmarried, 34,7% is married, 9,5% is divorced and 5,8% is widowed. 765 residents originate from the Netherlands, 50 come from Europe and 135 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 515 households in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt. 49,5% of these are single-person households, 24,3% households without children and 26,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Wolvega-Oranjebuurt there are 800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.100, which is €12.100 (29%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €25.600, which is €9.300 (27%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Wolvega-Oranjebuurt are educated to an intermediate level. 44,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 41,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 13,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 950 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 656 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Wolvega-Oranjebuurt, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 160 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Wolvega-Oranjebuurt there are 513 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €215.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 62% rental homes and 38% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 38% privately owned, 60% owned by housing associations and 2% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt are 1950-1970 (53%) and 1980-1990 (22%).

Homes for sale in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt

There are currently 3 homes for sale in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt. The most recently listed home is Bernhardlaan 33 by Van Galen Makelaars. Over the past year, 7 homes were sold in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt. On average, a home was sold within 55 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt over the past year was €294.714. This is 37% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €215.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.260.

Rental homes in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt

There is 1 homes for rent in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt. The most recent home is Breuningslaan 162, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Wolvega-Oranjebuurt.

Energy

In Wolvega-Oranjebuurt there are 430 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), B (25%) and A (24%). On average, an address in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt uses 1.850 kWh of electricity per year. This is 27% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 870 m³ per year, is 9% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Ingenieur Lelylaan
  • Willem de Zwijgerstraat
  • Beatrixstraat
  • Marijkestraat
  • Govert Flinckstraat
  • Julianaweg
  • Wilhelminastraat
  • Emmastraat
  • Sportlaan
  • Oranje Nassaulaan
  • Prins Hendrikstraat
  • Hoofdstraat West
  • Prins Mauritsstraat
  • Rembrandtstraat
  • Bernhardlaan
  • Margrietstraat
  • Ferdinand Bolstraat
  • Frans Halsstraat
  • Irenestraat
  • Willem III-straat
  • Breuningslaan

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
12,5 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
1,6 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,3 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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6.6
Jessica
Living together · Terraced house
14-06-2024
Village

Yes sometimes boring can be nice, would have preferred to live somewhere with more shops and more to do for young people, but unfortunately

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
255Single-person households
125Households without children
135Households 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
€25,600 P.A.average per resident27% below the national average
€30,100 P.A.average per income recipient29% below the national average
90%of the employed are in paid employment
10%of the employed are self-employed
69%
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
Wolvega-Oranjebuurt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Wolvega

Figures for the district Wolvega due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
50 days ▲ 195,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
166
sales in the past year
131 m²
average living area
-21%
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)
Wolvega-Oranjebuurt
870
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Wolvega-Oranjebuurt
1.850
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Wolvega-Oranjebuurt

What is the average asking price in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt was listed for an average of €408,995 (€3,203 per m²). That is 21% below the Dutch national average.

What kind of people live in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt?

Buurt Wolvega-Oranjebuurt has 950 residents. Notably, 50% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt?

The housing supply in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 870 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Wolvega-Oranjebuurt?

From Wolvega-Oranjebuurt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 1.6 km, a primary school at 0.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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