District in Waadhoeke
Bitgum is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Waadhoeke The district has a total area of 252 hectares, of which 250 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK194919. The postcode area is 9044LA-9044NW.
Bitgum has 745 residents. Of these, 52,3% are men and 47,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,5%). The other age groups are 21,5% for '25 to 45 years', 20,1% for '65 years or older', 17,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,3% is unmarried, 45,0% is married, 6,0% is divorced and 3,4% is widowed. 705 residents originate from the Netherlands, 20 come from Europe and 25 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 310 households in Bitgum. 27,4% of these are single-person households, 35,5% households without children and 37,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.
In Bitgum there are 600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.300, which is €4.500 (13%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.600, which is €4.600 (16%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Bitgum are educated to an intermediate level. 49,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 745 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 507 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Bitgum, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 140 people receive this benefit.
In Bitgum there are 348 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €243.000. Of these, around 89% are occupied and 11% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 24% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bitgum are 1700-1900 (20%) and 1950-1970 (15%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Bitgum. The most recently listed home is De Tolve 21 by Makelaardij Op Maat. No homes were sold in Bitgum over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Bitgum. The most recent home is De Gripe 4, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Bitgum over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Bitgum.
In Bitgum there are 320 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (26%), A (20%) and C (19%). On average, an address in Bitgum uses 2.660 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.210 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 5% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
The most common type is semi-detached houses (43%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Bitgum was listed for an average of €373,129 (€2,738 per m²).
A rental home in Bitgum cost an average of €1,191 per month (€15 per m²).
Wijk Bitgum has 745 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%). Many families: 37% of the households have children.
From Bitgum you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.2 km, a GP at 1.5 km, a railway station at 8.9 km, a primary school at 1.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
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