District in Waadhoeke
Achlum is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Waadhoeke The district has a total area of 762 hectares, of which 756 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK194915. The postcode area is 8806KA-8806TR.
Achlum has 570 residents. Of these, 49,1% are men and 50,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,7%). The other age groups are 22,8% for '25 to 45 years', 21,9% for '65 years or older', 14,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,4% is unmarried, 41,2% is married, 7,0% is divorced and 5,3% is widowed. 535 residents originate from the Netherlands, 20 come from Europe and 10 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 265 households in Achlum. 39,6% of these are single-person households, 30,2% households without children and 30,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Achlum there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.300, which is €5.900 (14%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.900, which is €5.000 (14%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Achlum are educated to an intermediate level. 53,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 24,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 570 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 433 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (77%), while 23% are self-employed. In Achlum, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 110 people receive this benefit.
In Achlum there are 276 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €275.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 23% rental homes and 77% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 77% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Achlum are 1950-1970 (27%) and 1900-1925 (18%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Achlum. The most recently listed home is H S Sytstrastrjitte 14 by Annet de Jong Makelaardij Sneek op Funda. No homes were sold in Achlum over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Achlum. The most recent home is De Wiske 2, offered by 123Wonen de Verhuurmakelaar op Funda. No homes were let in Achlum over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Achlum.
In Achlum there are 134 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (25%), B (19%) and C (19%). On average, an address in Achlum uses 2.810 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.050 m³ per year, is 31% above the national average of 800 m³.
The most common type is detached houses (45%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Achlum was listed for an average of €380,534 (€2,671 per m²). That is 28% below the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Achlum cost an average of €1,177 per month (€14 per m²). That is 45% below the national average.
Wijk Achlum has 570 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%).
From Achlum you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.1 km, a GP at 5.3 km, a railway station at 6.5 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
