A social-rent apartment in Workum
This two-bedroom apartment on Mariënacker sits in a quiet part of Workum, a small town in the Frisian countryside. At 73 m² with an A energy label, it is efficient and compact. The rent was €638 per month, which was in line with social housing in the area. Compared to other apartments in Súdwest-Fryslân, this is a fairly standard offering. This home has not been online since 16 July 2026.
The Workum neighbourhood
Workum is a village with about 4,300 residents, many of whom are older, over a quarter are 65 or above. It is a quiet, family-friendly area with a mix of houses and flats. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the low crime figures and good local amenities suggest a peaceful place to live. The neighbourhood itself is the Workum neighbourhood, part of the wider municipality.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Poiesz and Aldi are both just a couple of streets away, so picking up bread or groceries is easy. Three primary schools, It Finster, De Pipegaal and St Ludgerus, are all within a five-minute walk, making the morning school run straightforward. A GP surgery is also nearby, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. The area is part of the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân, which covers a large rural region.
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About Mariënacker 2, Workum
Was €638 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €638 per month, this was a social-rent apartment, so the price was set by housing association rules. It is in line with similar properties in Workum, though the exact market comparison is hard because few rentals are available in the neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. This is a strong point for keeping monthly bills down.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are nearby?
Three primary schools are within a few hundred metres: It Finster (133 m), Openbare Basisschool De Pipegaal (193 m) and Basisschool St Ludgerus (199 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 8.6 km away, so a longer commute is needed.
Are there supermarkets close by?
Yes, Poiesz and Aldi are both just around the corner (219 m and 224 m respectively), so daily shopping is very convenient. A SPAR is about 4.9 km away for a larger selection.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Workum is a quiet village with a mix of ages, though many residents are older. It has a low crime rate and good local amenities like a GP, library and park. It is a peaceful place to live.
Is this apartment suitable for a family?
With 73 m² and two bedrooms, it could work for a small family, but the neighbourhood has many older residents and fewer children. The nearby primary schools are a plus for families with young kids.
