Zuid

Zuid, Achtkarspelen

District in Achtkarspelen

6.8
Residents give Zuid a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 5 responses
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Zuid has 12,890 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 5,744 homes in ZuidCurrently there are 46 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZuidBased on registered homes

Zuid is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Achtkarspelen The district has a total area of 3.602 hectares, of which 3.593 hectares are land and 9 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK005902. The postcode area is 9231AA-9289KP.

Residents

Zuid has 12.890 residents. Of these, 50,5% are men and 49,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,1%). The other age groups are 23,1% for '65 years or older', 22,0% for '25 to 45 years', 16,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,5% is unmarried, 41,5% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 6,1% is widowed. 12.305 residents originate from the Netherlands, 195 come from Europe and 390 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 5.575 households in Zuid. 32,2% of these are single-person households, 31,7% households without children and 36,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Zuid there are 10.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.300, which is €5.500 (15%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.400, which is €4.800 (16%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zuid are educated to an intermediate level. 50,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 16,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 12.890 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 8.121 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Zuid, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.660 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zuid there are 5.744 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €263.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 39% rental homes and 61% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 62% privately owned, 32% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zuid are 1950-1970 (26%) and 1970-1980 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Zuid. The most recently listed home is Groningerstraat 92 by Varwijk & Sibma op Funda. No homes were sold in Zuid over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Zuid. The most recent home is Zonneweide 28, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Zuid over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Zuid.

Energy

In Zuid there are 5.965 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (25%), A (20%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Zuid uses 2.670 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.250 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 2% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,4 km
Pharmacy
1,5 km
Hospital
12,3 km
Supermarket
1,3 km
Railway station
10,8 km
Day nursery
0,9 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
2,4 km
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Neighbourhoods in Zuid

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6.8
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Experiences of Zuid

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7.6
Willem
Living together · Overig
Harkema08-12-2025
Little contact

Nice quiet neighbourhood, little interference with each other

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7.3
Willem
Living together · Semi-detached
Harkema26-11-2025
Each to themselves

Everyone goes their own way

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7.0
G van der Kooy
Living alone · Boerderij
When you need them, they're there

Even though the houses are far apart, there is good contact with the neighbourhood

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7.6
Gv/d Kooy
Living alone · Boerderij
Living freely but with good contact in the neighbourhood

When necessary, we are there for each other

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4.7
Geert
Living alone · Apartment
Surhuisterveen04-06-2024
Strange

I've lived here for a year, there have been about 40 police cars at the door, 20 ambulances, and someone threatened to turn on the gas tap. People are being threatened, so yeah, strange neighbourhood.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,795Single-person households
1,765Households without children
2,015Households 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
€24,400 P.A.average per resident21% below the national average
€30,300 P.A.average per income recipient19% 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
Zuid
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€537.682
average▼ 3,8%
€437.500
median▲ 12,5%
22 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.533
averagestabiel
€3.080
median▼ 17,2%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
39 days
average time listed · vs. last year
57
sales in the past year
161 m²
average living area
€310.000
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)
Zuid
1.250
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Zuid
2.670
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Zuid

What kind of homes are there in Zuid?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 53% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (41%).

What do you pay for a house in Zuid?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zuid was listed for an average of €514,070 (€3,463 per m²).

How do residents rate Zuid?

Residents give Zuid a 6.8 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. The strongest score is for education (8.0), the weakest for cleanliness (5.3).

How is the population of Zuid composed?

Wijk Zuid has 12,890 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Zuid?

The housing supply in Zuid is remarkably efficient: 59% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,250 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Zuid?

From Zuid you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.3 km, a GP at 1.4 km, a railway station at 10.8 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Zuid?

Right now you will find 46 homes for sale in Zuid.

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