Beetsterzwaag
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Beetsterzwaag, Opsterland

District in Opsterland

Beetsterzwaag has 3,745 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,072 homes in BeetsterzwaagCurrently there are 15 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BeetsterzwaagBased on registered homes

Beetsterzwaag is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Opsterland The district has a total area of 2.099 hectares, of which 2.059 hectares are land and 40 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK008602. The postcode area is 9244AA-9246WK.

Residents

Beetsterzwaag has 3.745 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (33,8%). The other age groups are 27,2% for '45 to 65 years', 18,0% for '25 to 45 years', 11,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,2% is unmarried, 40,9% is married, 8,0% is divorced and 7,3% is widowed. 3.440 residents originate from the Netherlands, 125 come from Europe and 185 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.680 households in Beetsterzwaag. 37,8% of these are single-person households, 36,3% households without children and 25,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Beetsterzwaag there are 2.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €43.200, which is €1.000 (2%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.800, which is €1.900 (5%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Beetsterzwaag are highly educated. 39,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 37,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 22,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.745 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.509 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (79%), while 21% are self-employed. In Beetsterzwaag, 44% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.160 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Beetsterzwaag there are 2.072 homes. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 44% rental homes and 56% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 56% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 26% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Beetsterzwaag are 1950-1970 (18%) and 1970-1980 (18%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Beetsterzwaag. The most recently listed home is Molenlaan 9 by Kuperus Makelaardij op Funda. No homes were sold in Beetsterzwaag over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Beetsterzwaag. The most recent home is Van Lyndenpark 26, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Beetsterzwaag over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Beetsterzwaag.

Energy

In Beetsterzwaag there are 1.057 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), A (21%) and B (21%). On average, an address in Beetsterzwaag uses 2.410 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 910 m³ per year, is 14% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
1,1 km
Hospital
7,2 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
18,8 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
1,1 km
Secondary school
6,7 km
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Neighbourhoods in Beetsterzwaag

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Map of Beetsterzwaag-Centrum
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Map of Beetsterzwaag-Roekebosk
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Map of Beetsterzwaag-Singels
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Map of Beetsterzwaag-Skeakel
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
635Single-person households
610Households without children
435Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€36,800 P.A.average per resident5% above the national average
€43,200 P.A.average per income recipient2% above the national average
79%of the employed are in paid employment
21%of the employed are self-employed
67%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Beetsterzwaag
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Beetsterzwaag

Sale price · Q4 2026
€581.613
average▲ 7,3%
€594.725
median▲ 18,9%
8 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.650
average▼ 3,6%
€3.291
median▼ 7,8%
+1% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
38 days
average time listed · vs. last year
44
sales in the past year
154 m²
average living area
+1%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
34 days
average time listed · vs. last year
9
lettings in the past year
129 m²
average living area
-29%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Beetsterzwaag
910
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Beetsterzwaag
2.410
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Beetsterzwaag

What kind of homes are there in Beetsterzwaag?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 68% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Beetsterzwaag?

Over the past year a home for sale in Beetsterzwaag was listed for an average of €532,803 (€3,671 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 7%.

Who lives in Beetsterzwaag?

Wijk Beetsterzwaag has 3,745 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (34%).

How sustainable is the housing supply in Beetsterzwaag?

The housing supply in Beetsterzwaag is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 910 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Beetsterzwaag?

From Beetsterzwaag you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 18.8 km, a primary school at 1.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Beetsterzwaag?

Right now you will find 15 homes for sale in Beetsterzwaag.

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