
District in Leeuwarden
Binnenstad is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Leeuwarden The district has a total area of 96 hectares, of which 88 hectares are land and 8 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK008010. The postcode area is 8911AA-8911ZZ.
Binnenstad has 6.710 residents. Of these, 53,0% are men and 47,0% are women. Most residents are 15 to 25 years (37,8%). The other age groups are 36,7% for '25 to 45 years', 13,0% for '45 to 65 years', 9,8% for '65 years or older' and 2,6% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 81,6% is unmarried, 9,8% is married, 6,7% is divorced and 1,8% is widowed. 4.715 residents originate from the Netherlands, 750 come from Europe and 1.235 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 5.245 households in Binnenstad. 79,8% of these are single-person households, 15,8% households without children and 4,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,2 persons.
In Binnenstad there are 5.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €26.700, which is €9.100 (25%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.400, which is €3.800 (13%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Binnenstad are educated to an intermediate level. 55,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 14,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 6.710 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.362 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Binnenstad, 20% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 580 people receive this benefit.
In Binnenstad there are 4.565 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €157.000. Of these, around 91% are occupied and 9% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 88% rental homes and 12% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 12% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 61% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Binnenstad are 1700-1900 (39%) and 1980-1990 (22%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Binnenstad. The most recently listed home is Kleine Hoogstraat 14 by Makelaardij Friesland. No homes were sold in Binnenstad over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Binnenstad. The most recent home is Slotmakersstraat 11, offered by 123Wonen de Verhuurmakelaar op Funda. No homes were let in Binnenstad over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Binnenstad.
In Binnenstad there are 4.426 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (32%), A (21%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Binnenstad uses 1.820 kWh of electricity per year. This is 35% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 730 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 43% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
Lots of students and elderly people, kind of an in-between community. The waste disposal site is always dirty and stinks. Sometimes it just doesn't work at all!
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, easily accessible by public transport and bike, a bit more difficult by car. Safe, tidy and good amenities in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 62% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (87%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Binnenstad was listed for an average of €400,915 (€4,082 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 14%.
A rental home in Binnenstad cost an average of €1,112 per month (€17 per m²).
Wijk Binnenstad has 6,710 residents. The largest age group is 15 to 25 years (38%). Notably, 80% of the households are single-person households.
The housing supply in Binnenstad is remarkably efficient: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 730 m³ per year.
From Binnenstad you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 1.2 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 47 homes for sale and 45 homes for rent in Binnenstad. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 98 days — relatively long for the current market.