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Neighbourhoods in Opsterland

Opsterland has 15 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €377.000, ranging from €292.000 in Gorredijk to €437.000 in Jonkerslân. The average livability score is 3.1 out of 5. Whether you're an expat looking for a central, well-connected area or a quieter family-friendly neighbourhood, use the filters below to compare on price, safety, and livability.

Highlights
Most affordable

Gorredijk

€292.000

Most expensive

Jonkerslân

€437.000

Safest neighbourhood

Beetsterzwaag

4.0/5

Highest livability

Beetsterzwaag

4.0/5

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Bakkeveen
Beetsterzwaag
Frieschepalen
Gorredijk
Hemrik
Jonkerslân
Langezwaag
Lippenhuizen
Luxwoude
Nij Beets
Siegerswoude
Terwispel
Tijnje
Ureterp
Wijnjewoude

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Insights

Opsterland in numbers

Prosperity

Socio-economic status

Total score

+0.12vs. NL avg

Labour participation

73%

Benefits

11.0%

Wealth+0.05
Education+0.02
Employment+0.05
Source · CBS 86092 / 86113 / 862582023

Tenure

Tenure mix · Opsterland

  • Owner-occupied70%
  • Social rental21%
  • Private rental9%
Source · CBS 8290013,509 dwellings · 2025

Pipeline

Future housing supply · Opsterland

permitted or under construction

Total

136

Under construction

95

Permitted

41

Permits — last 8 quarters

2026Q2

By client

  • Corporation70
  • Market140
  • Private24
Source · CBS 82211 / 836712026MM05

Frequently Asked Questions

The best neighbourhoods in Opsterland

15 neighbourhoods ranked on livability, property value, safety, noise and distance to a station or school — with the figure behind each place.

What does a home in Opsterland cost?

Average WOZ value

€377,000

The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Opsterland usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.

Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount

€67,000

One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.4%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.

Work out what you can borrowValue check on an address in Opsterland

Further reading

What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?

The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.

How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?

Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.

Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?

Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.

Work out the numbers:How much can I borrow?Do I qualify for NHG?Buying here as an expat