Appelscha-Midden West
FrieslandOoststellingwerfAppelschaAppelscha-Midden West

Appelscha-Midden West, Ooststellingwerf – “Cosy neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Ooststellingwerf

9.6
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Appelscha-Midden West has 315 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 182 homes in Appelscha-Midden WestCurrently there are 0 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Appelscha-Midden WestBased on registered homes

Appelscha-Midden West is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf, in the district Appelscha The neighbourhood has a total area of 9 hectares, of which 9 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00850105. The postcode area is 8426AG-8426CR.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Cosy neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Appelscha-Midden West has 315 residents. Of these, 46,0% are men and 54,0% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (28,6%). The other age groups are 27,0% for '45 to 65 years', 22,2% for '25 to 45 years', 12,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,0% is unmarried, 30,2% is married, 14,3% is divorced and 7,9% is widowed. 280 residents originate from the Netherlands, 15 come from Europe and 25 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 180 households in Appelscha-Midden West. 58,3% of these are single-person households, 22,2% households without children and 19,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons.

In Appelscha-Midden West there are 300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €23.100, which is €12.700 (35%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €19.200, which is €10.000 (34%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Appelscha-Midden West are educated to an intermediate level. 45,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 40,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 13,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 315 residents, around 51% are in paid employment, which amounts to 161 people. This is 14% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Appelscha-Midden West, 41% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 80 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Appelscha-Midden West there are 182 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €190.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 77% rental homes and 23% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 23% privately owned, 75% owned by housing associations and 2% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Appelscha-Midden West are 1970-1980 (88%) and 1980-1990 (11%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Appelscha-Midden West. No homes were sold in Appelscha-Midden West over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Appelscha-Midden West. The most recent home is Marssteegde 13, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Appelscha-Midden West over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Appelscha-Midden West.

Energy

In Appelscha-Midden West there are 209 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (40%), A (35%) and B (23%). On average, an address in Appelscha-Midden West uses 1.600 kWh of electricity per year. This is 43% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.070 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 16% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Huissteegde
  • Hoppesteegde
  • Bovensteegde
  • Marssteegde
  • Steegde

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
1,1 km
Hospital
19,9 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
20,1 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,2 km
Secondary school
6,4 km
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Cisca
Living alone · Terraced house
29-07-2025
Cosy neighbourhood

Yes, quite a cosy little neighbourhood

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
105Single-person households
40Households without children
35Households 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
€19,200 P.A.average per resident37% below the national average
€23,100 P.A.average per income recipient38% 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
Appelscha-Midden West
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the district Appelscha due to limited data

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
97 days
average time listed · vs. last year
44
sales in the past year
148 m²
average living area
€178.000
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)
Appelscha-Midden West
1.070
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Appelscha-Midden West
1.600
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Appelscha-Midden West

What kind of homes are there in Appelscha-Midden West?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 52% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (46%).

What do you pay for a house in Appelscha-Midden West?

Over the past year a home for sale in Appelscha-Midden West was listed for an average of €529,023 (€3,913 per m²).

How is the population of Appelscha-Midden West composed?

Buurt Appelscha-Midden West has 315 residents. Notably, 58% of the households are single-person households.

What are the energy labels in Appelscha-Midden West?

The housing supply in Appelscha-Midden West is remarkably efficient: 65% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,070 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Appelscha-Midden West?

From Appelscha-Midden West you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 20.1 km, a primary school at 0.2 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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