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Neighbourhoods in Steenwijkerland

Steenwijkerland has 31 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €422.483, ranging from €286.000 in Steenwijk to €649.000 in De Bult. The average livability score is 3.3 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

Steenwijk

€286.000

Most expensive

De Bult

€649.000

Safest neighbourhood

Wetering

4.0/5

Highest livability

Wetering

4.0/5

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Baarlo
Baars
Basse
Belt-Schutsloot
Blankenham
Blokzijl
De Bult
De Pol
Eesveen
Giethoorn
IJsselham
Kalenberg
Kallenkote
Kuinre
Marijenkampen
Nederland
Oldemarkt
Onna
Ossenzijl
Paasloo
Scheerwolde
Sint Jansklooster
Steenwijk
Steenwijkerwold
Tuk
Vollenhove
Wanneperveen
Wetering
Willemsoord
Witte Paarden
Zuidveen

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Insights

Steenwijkerland in numbers

Prosperity

Socio-economic status

Total score

+0.05vs. NL avg

Labour participation

73%

Benefits

11.1%

Wealth+0.02
Education-0.01
Employment+0.04
Source · CBS 86092 / 86113 / 862582023

Tenure

Tenure mix · Steenwijkerland

  • Owner-occupied66%
  • Social rental25%
  • Private rental9%
Source · CBS 8290020,632 dwellings · 2025

Pipeline

Future housing supply · Steenwijkerland

permitted or under construction

Total

285

Under construction

141

Permitted

144

Permits — last 8 quarters

2026Q2

By client

  • Corporation59
  • Market76
  • Private57
Source · CBS 82211 / 836712026MM05

Frequently Asked Questions

The best neighbourhoods in Steenwijkerland

31 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 Steenwijkerland cost?

Average WOZ value

€422,483

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

Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount

€74,500

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 Steenwijkerland

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