District in Noardeast-Fryslân
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.
Dokkum has 13.030 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 24,9% for '65 years or older', 21,0% for '25 to 45 years', 15,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,3% is unmarried, 39,3% is married, 7,7% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 11.685 residents originate from the Netherlands, 495 come from Europe and 845 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 5.985 households in Dokkum. 40,0% of these are single-person households, 28,2% households without children and 31,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Dokkum there are 10.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.800, which is €7.400 (18%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.800, which is €6.100 (17%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Dokkum are educated to an intermediate level. 46,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 13.030 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 9.121 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Dokkum, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.980 people receive this benefit.
In Dokkum there are 6.178 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €299.000. 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 (19%) and 1970-1980 (17%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Dokkum. The most recently listed home is J.G.M. Demesstraat 17 by Regiomakelaardij. No homes were sold in Dokkum over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Dokkum. The most recent home is Dongeradyk 41, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Dokkum over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Dokkum.
In Dokkum there are 4.581 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (33%), C (17%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Dokkum uses 2.240 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 880 m³ per year, is 10% above the national average of 800 m³.
Death threats, drug trafficking, fights, illegal pirate radio.
Auto-translated to English by AIMore consideration should be given to the people living in the city centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood, everything is easily accessible from here
Auto-translated to English by AIHave 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt'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).
Auto-translated to English by AII 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfortunately, 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!
Auto-translated to English by AIGood neighbourhood, always cosy and the school with its playground and football field is well used.
Auto-translated to English by AIOver the past year a home for sale in Dokkum was listed for an average of €424,031 (€3,185 per m²). That is 20% below the Dutch national average.
Residents give Dokkum a 7.3 out of 10 based on 8 reviews. The strongest score is for education (8.1), the weakest for housing (6.4).
The housing supply in Dokkum is remarkably efficient: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 880 m³ per year.
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).
Right now you will find 48 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Dokkum.
