Wolvega, Weststellingwerf

Wolvega scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €276.000, with 56% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 13,395 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€276.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€276.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-12% vs city · -31% vs NL

Owner-occupied

56%

-14% vs city · -2% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€424.890

+6.7% 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

3.175

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,550 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.4

Amenities

2.5

Housing quality

3.2

Physical environment

3.2

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk30.2 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

4.7 per 1,000

Violence

5.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

13.395

Households

6.130

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 10%25–45: 23%45–65: 25%65+: 26%

Single-person

39%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.6 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.1 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.5 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 46 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station1.9 km

Supermarket0.9 km

GP / Doctor1.1 km

Hospital12.7 km

Primary school0.4 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Wolvega Zuid	Primary	464m	Satisfactory
Monseigneur J. Scholtens-School	Primary	665m	Not rated
St Franciscus-School	Primary	989m	Not rated
Basisschool Tuindorp	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory
Basisschool Heidepolle	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory