District in Smallingerland
Buitengebied West is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Smallingerland The district has a total area of 3.910 hectares, of which 3.666 hectares are land and 244 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK009022. The postcode area is 8497NH-9215VZ.
Buitengebied West has 3.245 residents. Of these, 50,5% are men and 49,5% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,6%). The other age groups are 23,4% for '65 years or older', 18,2% for '25 to 45 years', 14,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,4% is unmarried, 46,8% is married, 6,5% is divorced and 4,3% is widowed. 3.040 residents originate from the Netherlands, 80 come from Europe and 115 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.325 households in Buitengebied West. 25,7% of these are single-person households, 35,8% households without children and 38,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Buitengebied West there are 2.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €44.200, which is €2.000 (5%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.400, which is €1.500 (4%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Buitengebied West are educated to an intermediate level. 45,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.245 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.369 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (76%), while 24% are self-employed. In Buitengebied West, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 690 people receive this benefit.
In Buitengebied West there are 1.335 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €488.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 20% rental homes and 80% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 80% privately owned, 16% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Buitengebied West are 1990-2000 (20%) and 1950-1970 (13%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Buitengebied West. The most recently listed home is Drachtster Heawei 96 by Makelaar & Taxateur Wieb Zandberg. No homes were sold in Buitengebied West over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Buitengebied West. The most recent home is Bosschawei 48, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Buitengebied West over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Buitengebied West.
In Buitengebied West there are 771 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (38%), C (16%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Buitengebied West uses 3.370 kWh of electricity per year. This is 32% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.060 m³ per year, is 33% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is relatively young — 59% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (64%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Buitengebied West was listed for an average of €658,107 (€3,949 per m²). That is 25% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 20%.
Wijk Buitengebied West has 3,245 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%). Many families: 38% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Buitengebied West is remarkably efficient: 75% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,060 m³ per year.
From Buitengebied West you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.6 km, a GP at 2.9 km, a railway station at 17.5 km, a primary school at 1.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 29 homes for sale in Buitengebied West.
