Oosterwolde, Ooststellingwerf

Oosterwolde scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €267.000, with 58% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 9,780 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€267.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€267.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-14% vs city · -33% vs NL

Owner-occupied

58%

-15% vs city · +2% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€423.014

+16.6% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.3%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

60%

Median time on market

29 days

Market tension

2.6

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1965-1975

Number of homes

4.630

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,095 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

359

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.2

Amenities

2.3

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.3

Residents

3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 28% vs last year

Theft

2.7 per 1,000

Violence

3.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

9.780

Households

4.590

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 10%25–45: 21%45–65: 27%65+: 26%

Single-person

38%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 59 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 20-40 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station23.4 km

Supermarket2.7 km

GP / Doctor2.8 km

Hospital21.2 km

Primary school2.4 km

Daycare2.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Christelijke Basisschool De Akker	Primary	1.7km	Satisfactory
OBS De Toekan	Primary	1.9km	Satisfactory
Stellingwerf College	Secondary	2.1km	—
Openbare Buttingaschool	Primary	2.6km	Satisfactory
Christelijke Basisschool In De Kring	Primary	2.9km	Satisfactory