Appelscha-Vaart
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Appelscha-Vaart, Ooststellingwerf

Neighbourhood in Ooststellingwerf

Appelscha-Vaart has 590 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 312 homes in Appelscha-VaartCurrently there are 2 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Appelscha-VaartBased on registered homes

Appelscha-Vaart is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf, in the district Appelscha The neighbourhood has a total area of 45 hectares, of which 41 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00850109. The postcode area is 8426AA-8426EH.

Residents

Appelscha-Vaart has 590 residents. Of these, 51,7% are men and 49,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,8%). The other age groups are 28,0% for '65 years or older', 22,0% for '25 to 45 years', 12,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,1% is unmarried, 41,5% is married, 9,3% is divorced and 5,9% is widowed. 550 residents originate from the Netherlands, 20 come from Europe and 20 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 285 households in Appelscha-Vaart. 40,4% of these are single-person households, 35,1% households without children and 24,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Appelscha-Vaart there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.300, which is €7.900 (19%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.800, which is €6.100 (17%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Appelscha-Vaart are educated to an intermediate level. 50,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 15,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 590 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 401 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (76%), while 24% are self-employed. In Appelscha-Vaart, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 150 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Appelscha-Vaart there are 312 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €295.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 38% rental homes and 62% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 63% privately owned, 16% owned by housing associations and 21% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Appelscha-Vaart are 1950-1970 (26%) and 1980-1990 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 2 homes for sale in Appelscha-Vaart. The most recently listed home is Vaart Nz 64 by JIP makelaars Appelscha - Oosterwolde. Over the past year, 8 homes were sold in Appelscha-Vaart. On average, a home was sold within 56 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Appelscha-Vaart over the past year was €495.500. This is 68% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €295.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.670.

Rental homes

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

No recent rental data available for Appelscha-Vaart.

Energy

In Appelscha-Vaart there are 203 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (23%), B (23%) and C (23%). On average, an address in Appelscha-Vaart uses 2.660 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 970 m³ per year, is 21% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Compagnonshaven
  • Vaart Noordzijde
  • Bruggelaan
  • Eerste Wijk
  • Vaart Zuidzijde
  • Industrieweg
  • Soolstede
  • Smidslaantje
  • Riemsdraai
  • Bovenstverlaat
  • Smidsdraai
  • Toogwijk

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
19,0 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
19,2 km
Day nursery
0,9 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
6,5 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
115Single-person households
100Households without children
70Households 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
€28,800 P.A.average per resident17% below the national average
€34,300 P.A.average per income recipient19% below the national average
76%of the employed are in paid employment
24%of the employed are self-employed
68%
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-Vaart
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Appelscha

Figures for the district Appelscha due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
58 days ▼ 46,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
95
sales in the past year
127 m²
average living area
-11%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
16 days
average time listed · vs. last year
9
lettings in the past year
63 m²
average living area
-54%
cheaper than the national average

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-Vaart
970
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Appelscha-Vaart
2.660
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Appelscha-Vaart

What does the housing stock in Appelscha-Vaart look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 54% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (47%).

How much does a home cost in Appelscha-Vaart?

Over the past year a home for sale in Appelscha-Vaart was listed for an average of €469,305 (€4,239 per m²). That is 11% below the Dutch national average.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Appelscha-Vaart?

The housing supply in Appelscha-Vaart is remarkably efficient: 59% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 970 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Appelscha-Vaart?

From Appelscha-Vaart you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 19.2 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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