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 750 residents. Of these, 52,0% are men and 48,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,0%). The other age groups are 22,0% for '25 to 45 years', 22,0% for '65 years or older', 18,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,3% is unmarried, 43,3% is married, 6,7% is divorced and 3,3% is widowed. 710 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, 33,9% households without children and 38,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Bitgum there are 600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.000, which is €7.200 (17%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.400, which is €6.500 (19%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Bitgum are educated to an intermediate level. 50,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 25,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 750 residents, around 78% are in paid employment, which amounts to 585 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% 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 322 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €278.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 22% rental homes and 78% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 77% privately owned, 19% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bitgum are 1700-1900 (18%) and 1950-1970 (15%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Bitgum. The most recently listed home is Frânskeleane 27 by De Vos Makelaardij. No homes were sold in Bitgum over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Bitgum. The most recent home is Jonkersleane 7, 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 198 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (27%), A+++ (25%) and C (15%). On average, an address in Bitgum uses 2.750 kWh of electricity per year. This is 8% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.000 m³ per year, is 25% above the national average of 800 m³.
The most common type is detached houses (45%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Bitgum was listed for an average of €380,534 (€2,671 per m²). That is 28% below the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Bitgum cost an average of €1,177 per month (€14 per m²). That is 45% below the national average.
Wijk Bitgum has 750 residents. Many families: 39% of the households have children.
From Bitgum you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.4 km, a GP at 1.4 km, a railway station at 8.7 km, a primary school at 1.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
