Barger-Oosterveld, Emmen

Barger-Oosterveld Part of the Barger-Oosterveld district in Emmen. Home to 3,020 residents. €329k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 3,020 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €329k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: A
  • Crime rate: 12.3 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest primary school: Sint Gerardus, 86 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 2534 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 82%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Barger-Oosterveld safe?

Barger-Oosterveld recorded 37 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 12.3 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Emmen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Barger-Oosterveld?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Barger-Oosterveld is €329k. Recent Emmen sale prices average 33% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €437k.

What schools are in Barger-Oosterveld?

The nearest primary school is Sint Gerardus, 86 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Nieuw-Amsterdam-Centrum
  • Weiteveen
  • Erica-Centrum
  • Schoonebeek

All Emmen rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.