Dokkum

Dokkum, Noardeast-Fryslân

District in Noardeast-Fryslân

7.3
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Dokkum has 13,040 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 6,173 homes in DokkumCurrently there are 40 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in DokkumBased on registered homes

Dokkum is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân The district has a total area of 977 hectares, of which 924 hectares are land and 53 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK197000. The postcode area is 9101AA-9103SZ.

Residents

Dokkum has 13.040 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,1%). The other age groups are 24,8% for '65 years or older', 21,1% for '25 to 45 years', 15,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,0% is unmarried, 39,7% is married, 7,7% is divorced and 6,7% is widowed. 11.780 residents originate from the Netherlands, 460 come from Europe and 800 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 5.985 households in Dokkum. 39,8% of these are single-person households, 28,4% households without children and 31,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Dokkum there are 10.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.800, which is €5.000 (14%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.300, which is €3.900 (13%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Dokkum are educated to an intermediate level. 49,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 13.040 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 8.215 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Dokkum, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.940 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Dokkum there are 6.173 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €276.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. In Dokkum there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 48% rental homes and 52% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 52% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Dokkum are 1950-1970 (22%) and 1970-1980 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Dokkum. The most recently listed home is Oostersingel 23 by Regiomakelaardij B.V. op Funda. No homes were sold in Dokkum over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Dokkum. The most recent home is Mockamastrjitte 1, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Dokkum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Dokkum.

Energy

In Dokkum there are 6.645 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (25%), C (22%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Dokkum uses 2.190 kWh of electricity per year. This is 22% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.110 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 13% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,8 km
Pharmacy
1,7 km
Hospital
25,8 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
11,5 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,3 km
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Neighbourhoods in Dokkum

Map of Dokkum Jantjeszeepolder
8.1Dokkum JantjeszeepolderNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum Noord
6.6Dokkum NoordNeighbourhood
Map of De Trije Terpen
8.3De Trije TerpenNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum binnen de Bolwerken
7.3Dokkum binnen de BolwerkenNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum Hoedemakerspolder
5.0Dokkum HoedemakerspolderNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum Betterwird
Dokkum BetterwirdNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum De Woudhorne
Dokkum De WoudhorneNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum Fonteinslanden
Dokkum FonteinslandenNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum Fugellan
Dokkum FugellanNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum Hogedijken
Dokkum HogedijkenNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum Kooilanden
Dokkum KooilandenNeighbourhood
Map of Dokkum Weeshuislanden
Dokkum WeeshuislandenNeighbourhood
7.3
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Experiences of Dokkum

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4.9
A
Living alone · Semi-detached
Dokkum Noord21-01-2026
Criminal

Death threats, drug trafficking, fights, illegal pirate radio.

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7.3
Kelly
Living together · Apartment
Cosy

More consideration should be given to the people living in the city centre.

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7.9
Thomas
Family · Semi-detached
Cosy and young neighbourhood

Good, everything is easily accessible from here

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8.4
Thoms
Family · Overig
Feels like a holiday park

Have lived here for a long time, always felt safe. Everyone is kind to each other. The municipality maintains the flower beds well and it looks tidy. Primary school is in the neighbourhood and 2 secondary schools just outside. No universities nearby, for that you have to go to the other side of the city. Accessibility is very good, good roads and close to a motorway.

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8.0
Mikai
Family · Semi-detached
Cosy neighbourhood

It's a nice neighbourhood with plenty of living space. There's a small park next to it and it's within walking distance of the swimming pool and a sports hall. There's a primary school and a secondary school (VMBO, HAVO and VWO).

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8.4
Walter
Family · Overig
Dokkum Noord01-06-2024
Quiet and pleasant living environment

I notice little to no crime in the neighbourhood where I live. I've been living here for about 7 years now. I think Dokkum Noord is well laid out; the city centre is within walking distance from almost everywhere, and there are supermarkets on all sides of Dokkum Noord, so that's good. There are also plenty of schools, which is nice. The only thing I'm concerned about is the maintenance of nature. In the last few years, a lot of greenery has been removed. My mother took action with 'Burgers voor Bomen' (Citizens for Trees); they talked to the municipality and managed to get a lot of nature back, but there is still a lot missing. Nature is not only good for the earth, but also for sound insulation for houses along roads. Trees and bushes insulate a lot of noise and make life next to a road better.

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5.0
Femke
Poor maintenance

Unfortunately, I've been in a wheelchair for a few years now and I've noticed from the start that there are many uneven tiles or pavements/streets that are not clear or are also crooked and uneven. There is also a lot of weeds throughout the neighbourhood, and little to nothing is done about either maintenance issue! Even after a complaint to the municipality, nothing changes regarding accessibility in my neighbourhood, and I find that reprehensible!

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8.3
Luuk Houweling
De Trije Terpen11-08-2023
Always a cosy neighbourhood?

Good neighbourhood, always cosy and the school with its playground and football field is well used.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
2,380Single-person households
1,700Households without children
1,905Households 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
€25,300 P.A.average per resident18% below the national average
€30,800 P.A.average per income recipient17% 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
Dokkum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Dokkum

Sale price · Q3 2026
€439.300
average▲ 5,7%
€415.000
median▲ 9,5%
15 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.527
average▲ 15,0%
€2.786
median▼ 5,6%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
89 days
average time listed · vs. last year
59
sales in the past year
151 m²
average living area
€169.000
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)
Dokkum
1.110
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Dokkum
2.190
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Dokkum

What do you pay for a house in Dokkum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Dokkum was listed for an average of €424,220 (€3,161 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 6%.

How do residents rate Dokkum?

Residents give Dokkum a 7.3 out of 10 based on 8 reviews. The strongest score is for community (8.1), the weakest for nature and greenery (5.9).

What are the energy labels in Dokkum?

A considerable share of the supply in Dokkum is less efficient: 25% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,110 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Dokkum?

From Dokkum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 1.8 km, a railway station at 11.5 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Dokkum?

Right now you will find 40 homes for sale in Dokkum. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 88 days — relatively long for the current market.

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