De Folgeren
FrieslandSmallingerlandDe Folgeren

De Folgeren, Smallingerland

District in Smallingerland

7.0
Residents give De Folgeren a good ratingThis score is based on 6 responses
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De Folgeren has 6,060 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,236 homes in De FolgerenCurrently there are 26 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in De FolgerenBased on registered homes

De Folgeren is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Smallingerland The district is coded as WK009007. The postcode area is 9201EZ-9207MB.

Residents

De Folgeren has 6.060 residents. Of these, 50,6% are men and 49,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,8%). The other age groups are 22,8% for '25 to 45 years', 16,7% for '65 years or older', 16,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,2% is unmarried, 42,1% is married, 7,0% is divorced and 2,8% is widowed. 5.280 residents originate from the Netherlands, 410 come from Europe and 370 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.540 households in De Folgeren. 28,9% of these are single-person households, 31,3% households without children and 39,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In De Folgeren there are 4.803 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.200, which is €3.600 (10%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.300, which is €2.900 (10%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of De Folgeren are educated to an intermediate level. 45,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 6.060 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.818 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In De Folgeren, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.246 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In De Folgeren there are 2.236 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €256.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 44% rental homes and 56% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 57% privately owned, 32% owned by housing associations and 11% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Folgeren are 1980-1990 (28%) and 1970-1980 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in De Folgeren. The most recently listed home is Kamille 14 by Kuperus Makelaardij op Funda. No homes were sold in De Folgeren over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in De Folgeren. The most recent home is Fluitenkruid 24, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in De Folgeren over the past year.

No recent rental data available for De Folgeren.

Energy

In De Folgeren there are 2.513 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (41%), A (26%) and B (24%). On average, an address in De Folgeren uses 2.310 kWh of electricity per year. This is 18% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.070 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 16% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
1,2 km
Hospital
2,9 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
19,2 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,4 km
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Neighbourhoods in De Folgeren

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8.6BurmaniaparkNeighbourhood
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7.3De Folgeren zuidwestNeighbourhood
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8.0FenneparkNeighbourhood
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1.0VrijburghNeighbourhood
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De Folgeren noordNeighbourhood
7.0
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Experiences of De Folgeren

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8.6
Fokje
Living together · Semi-detached
Burmaniapark11-12-2025
Cosy, quiet neighbourhood

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8.6
Fokje
Living together · Semi-detached
Burmaniapark29-11-2025
Wonderful living

Attentive and helpful

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1.0
Keano warmerdam
Living alone · Vrijstaand huis
Vrijburgh15-10-2025
Bad

Cancer

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8.0
Vaandel
Family · Semi-detached
Fennepark01-09-2025
Beautiful green neighbourhood

Self-sufficient, public transport is mediocre

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7.3
Arynka
Family · Semi-detached
Not lively and there aren't very many social people

A lot happens and it's boring because everyone here is old and there isn't much nature, everything is close by but the neighbourhood isn't very pleasant, .................................. . . ..... . .................. ............................... ... . . . .

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8.4
M
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Burmaniapark11-06-2024
Quiet and pleasant neighbourhood

It is a quiet and pleasant neighbourhood to live in. I have no trouble with the neighbours. There is a playground in front of the house.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
735Single-person households
795Households without children
1,010Households 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
€26,300 P.A.average per resident14% below the national average
€32,200 P.A.average per income recipient14% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
De Folgeren
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in De Folgeren

Sale price · Q3 2026
€526.950
average▲ 20,6%
€515.000
median▲ 21,2%
10 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.209
average▲ 1,0%
€2.909
median▼ 5,6%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
39 days ▲ 33,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
66
sales in the past year
145 m²
average living area
€175.000
lowest sale price in the past year

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)
De Folgeren
1.070
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
De Folgeren
2.310
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about De Folgeren

What kind of homes are there in De Folgeren?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 51% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in De Folgeren?

Over the past year a home for sale in De Folgeren was listed for an average of €440,705 (€3,127 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 21%.

How do residents rate De Folgeren?

Residents give De Folgeren a 7.0 out of 10 based on 6 reviews. Housing stands out with a 7.2; community lags behind with a 4.3.

What kind of people live in De Folgeren?

Wijk De Folgeren has 6,060 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 40% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in De Folgeren?

The housing supply in De Folgeren is remarkably efficient: 59% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,070 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in De Folgeren?

From De Folgeren you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 19.2 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in De Folgeren?

Right now you will find 26 homes for sale in De Folgeren.

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