Municipality in Friesland
Achtkarspelen is located in the province of Friesland The municipality has a total area of 10.398 hectares, of which 10.221 hectares are land and 177 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0059. The postcode area is 9231AA-9873TK.
Achtkarspelen has 28.200 residents. Of these, 50,9% are men and 49,1% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,0%). The other age groups are 22,3% for '65 years or older', 22,1% for '25 to 45 years', 15,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,2% is unmarried, 41,5% is married, 6,6% is divorced and 5,6% is widowed. 26.466 residents originate from the Netherlands, 722 come from Europe and 1.012 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 12.125 households in Achtkarspelen. 32,3% of these are single-person households, 31,2% households without children and 36,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Achtkarspelen there are 22.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.600, which is €7.600 (18%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.000, which is €6.900 (20%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Achtkarspelen are educated to an intermediate level. 49,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 17,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 28.200 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 20.022 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Achtkarspelen, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 5.620 people receive this benefit.
In Achtkarspelen there are 12.416 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €294.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 36% rental homes and 64% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 64% privately owned, 30% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Achtkarspelen are 1950-1970 (23%) and 1970-1980 (23%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Achtkarspelen. The most recently listed home is De Buizerd 34 by De Flexibele Makelaar. No homes were sold in Achtkarspelen over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Achtkarspelen. The most recent home is Zonneweide 84, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Achtkarspelen over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Achtkarspelen.
In Achtkarspelen there are 7.700 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (25%), C (25%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Achtkarspelen uses 2.690 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.000 m³ per year, is 25% above the national average of 800 m³.
Nice quiet neighbourhood, little interference with each other
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone goes their own way
Auto-translated to English by AIEven though the houses are far apart, there is good contact with the neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen necessary, we are there for each other
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is nice and always cosy.
Auto-translated to English by AII'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.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 55% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (43%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Achtkarspelen was listed for an average of €442,252 (€3,083 per m²). That is 16% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 16%.
A rental home in Achtkarspelen cost an average of €1,073 per month (€11 per m²). That is 50% below the national average.
Residents give Achtkarspelen a 7.1 out of 10 based on 6 reviews. Especially accessibility (8.2) scores well; community (6.2) receives the lowest rating.
Gemeente Achtkarspelen has 28,200 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.
From Achtkarspelen you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.8 km, a GP at 1.7 km, a railway station at 7.2 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 97 homes for sale in Achtkarspelen.
