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District in WeststellingwerfBoijl
Boijl has 860 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 381 homes in BoijlCurrently there are 10 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BoijlBased on registered homes

Boijl is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Weststellingwerf. The district has a total area of 1.754 hectares, of which 1.753 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK009813. The postcode area is 8392MA-8392XT.

Residents

Boijl has 860 residents. Of these, 51,7% are men and 48,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (33,1%). The other age groups are 25,6% for '65 years or older', 20,9% for '25 to 45 years', 13,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 6,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,2% is unmarried, 42,4% is married, 7,6% is divorced and 5,2% is widowed. 795 residents originate from the Netherlands, 35 come from Europe and 20 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 375 households in Boijl. 29,3% of these are single-person households, 40,0% households without children and 30,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Boijl there are 700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.400, which is €4.800 (11%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.200, which is €3.700 (11%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Boijl are educated to an intermediate level. 53,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 860 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 654 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (69%), while 31% are self-employed. In Boijl, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 190 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Boijl there are 381 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €388.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 20% rental homes and 80% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 79% privately owned, 9% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Boijl are 1925-1950 (27%) and 1970-1980 (21%).

Homes for sale in Boijl

There are currently 10 homes for sale in Boijl. The most recently listed home is Boijlerweg 52 by H4O makelaardij. Over the past year, 16 homes were sold in Boijl. On average, a home was sold within 86 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Boijl over the past year was €523.875. This is 35% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €388.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.571.

Rental homes in Boijl

There are currently no homes for rent in Boijl. The most recent home is Boijlerweg 48-20, offered by Fehse Makelaardij | NVM-Qualis op Funda. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Boijl. On average, a listing was let within 35 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Boijl over the past year was €1.095 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €17 per month.

Energy

In Boijl there are 250 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (28%), C (19%) and D (13%). On average, an address in Boijl uses 3.270 kWh of electricity per year. This is 28% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.230 m³ per year, is 54% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
5,3 km
Pharmacy
5,3 km
Hospital
17,4 km
Supermarket
5,1 km
Railway station
16,2 km
Day nursery
1,2 km
Primary school
1,2 km
Secondary school
11,4 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
110Single-person households
150Households without children
115Households 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
€31,200 P.A.average per resident11% below the national average
€37,400 P.A.average per income recipient11% below the national average
69%of the employed are in paid employment
31%of the employed are self-employed
76%
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
Boijl
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Weststellingwerf

Figures for the municipality Weststellingwerf due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
61 days ▲ 83,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
340
sales in the past year
158 m²
average living area
-7%
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)
Boijl
1.230
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Boijl
3.270
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Boijl

What kind of homes are there in Boijl?

The most common type is detached houses (79%).

What do you pay for a house in Boijl?

Over the past year a home for sale in Boijl was listed for an average of €484,069 (€3,383 per m²).

What kind of people live in Boijl?

Wijk Boijl has 860 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (33%).

What is within walking distance in Boijl?

From Boijl you can on average reach a supermarket at 5.1 km, a GP at 5.3 km, a railway station at 16.2 km, a primary school at 1.2 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Boijl?

Right now you will find 10 homes for sale in Boijl.

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