
Municipality in Friesland
Weststellingwerf is located in the province of Friesland The municipality has a total area of 22.845 hectares, of which 22.020 hectares are land and 825 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0098. The postcode area is 8388MA-8489KS.
Weststellingwerf has 26.487 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,0%). The other age groups are 25,4% for '65 years or older', 21,3% for '25 to 45 years', 14,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,6% is unmarried, 42,4% is married, 7,6% is divorced and 6,4% is widowed. 23.882 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.043 come from Europe and 1.562 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 11.750 households in Weststellingwerf. 33,8% of these are single-person households, 33,4% households without children and 32,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.
In Weststellingwerf there are 21.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.900, which is €3.900 (11%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.400, which is €2.800 (10%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Weststellingwerf are educated to an intermediate level. 49,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 26.487 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 17.217 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Weststellingwerf, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 6.040 people receive this benefit.
In Weststellingwerf there are 11.921 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €299.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 35% rental homes and 65% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 65% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Weststellingwerf are 1950-1970 (20%) and 1970-1980 (18%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Weststellingwerf. The most recently listed home is Wagnerstraat 47 by Van Galen Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Weststellingwerf over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Weststellingwerf. The most recent home is Breuningslaan 77, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Weststellingwerf over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Weststellingwerf.
In Weststellingwerf there are 12.571 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (24%), A (21%) and G (17%). On average, an address in Weststellingwerf uses 2.740 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.240 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 3% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
















too few bus connections cannot always plan the call bus the early and late times are also inconvenient long walk to the stop facilities: an extra restaurant would be nice and a butcher
Auto-translated to English by AIA quiet neighbourhood where people know each other and are involved with one another. Many beautiful houses on very spacious plots.
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Auto-translated to English by AINothing crazy ever happens and if something is going on, it's discussed among each other.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood here is very beautiful, independent and safe. The nature is rich and the people are nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIIf necessary, we are there for each other. We don't constantly visit each other.
Auto-translated to English by AINot much happens. No neighbourhood BBQ or things like that.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fairly quiet neighbourhood close to the centre, so you can easily cycle to the shops within 5 minutes. Nice atmosphere, 5 minutes' walk to a small park and no trouble from other people.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is detached houses (43%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Weststellingwerf was listed for an average of €549,053 (€3,714 per m²).
Residents give Weststellingwerf a 8.1 out of 10 based on 16 reviews. The strongest score is for nature and greenery (8.3), the weakest for amenities (6.8).
From Weststellingwerf you can on average reach a supermarket at 2.2 km, a GP at 2.0 km, a railway station at 5.4 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 151 homes for sale in Weststellingwerf.