Blessum, Waadhoeke

Blessum is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Waadhoeke The district has a total area of 265 hectares, of which 262 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK194921. The postcode area is 9032XA-9032XG.

Residents

Blessum has 80 residents. Of these, 50,0% are men and 50,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,3%). The other age groups are 25,0% for '15 to 25 years', 25,0% for '65 years or older', 12,5% for '25 to 45 years' and 6,3% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 43,8% is unmarried, 50,0% is married and 6,3% is widowed. 75 residents originate from the Netherlands and 5 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 40 households in Blessum. 50,0% of these are single-person households, 37,5% households without children and 12,5% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.

In Blessum there are 100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €29.800, which is €6.000 (17%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.400, which is €4.800 (16%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Blessum are highly educated. 50,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 33,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 16,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 80 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 54 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Blessum, 38% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 20 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Blessum there are 41 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €270.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 24% rental homes and 76% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 76% privately owned and 24% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Blessum are 1700-1900 (37%) and 1950-1970 (29%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Blessum. The most recently listed home is Buorren 13 by bosma de witte makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Blessum over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Blessum. No homes were let in Blessum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Blessum.

Energy

In Blessum there are 32 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (59%), B (13%) and C (9%). On average, an address in Blessum uses 2.540 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.470 m³ per year, is 15% above the national average of 1.280 m³.