Neighbourhood in Noardeast-Fryslân
Blija is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, in the district Bouwstreek The neighbourhood has a total area of 64 hectares, of which 64 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19700802. The postcode area is 9171LA-9171MJ.
Blija has 615 residents. Of these, 51,2% are men and 48,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (23,6%). The other age groups are 23,6% for '45 to 65 years', 23,6% for '65 years or older', 17,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 50,4% is unmarried, 37,4% is married, 5,7% is divorced and 5,7% is widowed. 570 residents originate from the Netherlands, 20 come from Europe and 25 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 285 households in Blija. 40,4% of these are single-person households, 28,1% households without children and 31,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Blija there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €29.900, which is €12.300 (29%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €24.000, which is €10.900 (31%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Blija are educated to an intermediate level. 54,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 18,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 615 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 412 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Blija, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 130 people receive this benefit.
In Blija there are 289 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €252.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 29% rental homes and 71% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 70% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Blija are 1950-1970 (25%) and 1925-1950 (17%).
There are currently 5 homes for sale in Blija. The most recently listed home is Johannes Doornbosstrjitte 4 by Bert Adema Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 17 homes were sold in Blija. On average, a home was sold within 77 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Blija over the past year was €432.412. This is 72% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €252.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.069.
There are currently no homes for rent in Blija. The most recent home is Healebuorren 1, offered by Noordersingel Vastgoed B.V.. Over the past year, 2 homes were let in Blija. On average, a listing was let within 55 days.
No recent rental data available for Blija.
In Blija there are 163 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (22%), C (19%) and G (14%). On average, an address in Blija uses 2.560 kWh of electricity per year. This is 0% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 930 m³ per year, is 16% above the national average of 800 m³.
