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Neighbourhoods in Smallingerland

Smallingerland has 16 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €326.000, ranging from €190.000 in De Bouwen to €488.000 in Buitengebied West. 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

De Bouwen

€190.000

Most expensive

Buitengebied West

€488.000

Safest neighbourhood

Buitengebied West

3.7/5

Highest livability

Buitengebied West

3.7/5

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Buitengebied Noord
Buitengebied Oost
Buitengebied West
Centrum
De Bouwen
De Drait
De Folgeren
De Haven
De Singels
De Swetten
De Trisken
De Venen
De Wiken
Drachten Oost
Drachtstervaart
Noord-Oost

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Insights

Smallingerland in numbers

Prosperity

Socio-economic status

Total score

-0.03vs. NL avg

Labour participation

70%

Benefits

14.5%

Wealth-0.04
Education-0.00
Employment+0.00
Source · CBS 86092 / 86113 / 862582023

Tenure

Tenure mix · Smallingerland

  • Owner-occupied60%
  • Social rental30%
  • Private rental10%
Source · CBS 8290026,564 dwellings · 2025

Pipeline

Future housing supply · Smallingerland

permitted or under construction

Total

309

Under construction

94

Permitted

215

Permits — last 8 quarters

2026Q2

By client

  • Corporation42
  • Market238
  • Private44
Source · CBS 82211 / 836712026MM05

Frequently Asked Questions

The best neighbourhoods in Smallingerland

16 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 Smallingerland cost?

Average WOZ value

€326,000

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

Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount

€59,500

One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.5%, 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 Smallingerland

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