Centrum

Centrum, Heerenveen – “Decent neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Heerenveen

7.1
Residents give Centrum a good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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Centrum has 3,125 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,089 homes in CentrumCurrently there are 8 for sale and 3 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in CentrumBased on registered homes

Centrum is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Heerenveen, in the district Heerenveen The neighbourhood has a total area of 81 hectares, of which 78 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00740101. The postcode area is 8441AZ-8448GV.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.1. They describe it as 'Decent neighbourhood' and 'Could be better'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Centrum has 3.125 residents. Of these, 50,4% are men and 49,6% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (30,7%). The other age groups are 26,9% for '25 to 45 years', 23,8% for '45 to 65 years', 11,8% for '15 to 25 years' and 6,7% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 50,9% is unmarried, 26,4% is married, 13,3% is divorced and 9,3% is widowed. 2.355 residents originate from the Netherlands, 215 come from Europe and 555 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.095 households in Centrum. 65,9% of these are single-person households, 22,4% households without children and 11,7% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons.

In Centrum there are 2.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €28.200, which is €7.600 (21%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.700, which is €3.500 (12%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 45,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.125 residents, around 56% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.750 people. This is 9% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Centrum, 42% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 890 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Centrum there are 2.089 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €207.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 77% rental homes and 23% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 23% privately owned, 54% owned by housing associations and 23% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum are 1990-2000 (20%) and 1980-1990 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 8 homes for sale in Centrum. The most recently listed home is Gedempte Molenwijk 41 by Makelaardij Terpstra B.V.. Over the past year, 50 homes were sold in Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 57 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Centrum over the past year was €343.545. This is 66% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €207.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.962.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Centrum. The most recent home is Gemeenteplein 29, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. Over the past year, 80 homes were let in Centrum. On average, a listing was let within 40 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Centrum over the past year was €802 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €2 per month.

Energy

In Centrum there are 2.417 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (27%), C (22%) and B (19%). On average, an address in Centrum uses 1.920 kWh of electricity per year. This is 32% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 830 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 35% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
1,0 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
1,1 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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8.1
Klaas westra
Family · Terraced house
01-07-2024
Decent neighbourhood

I've been living here for a year and a half and I like it more than where I come from.

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Gezin · tussenwoning
17-11-2023
Could be better

We occasionally have trouble with noisy neighbours and football fans who come to park on our property. Everything is easily accessible in terms of schools and shops.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,380Single-person households
470Households without children
245Households 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
€25,700 P.A.average per resident16% below the national average
€28,200 P.A.average per income recipient24% 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
Centrum
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€263.500
average▼ 16,9%
€269.000
median▼ 11,8%
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.801
average▼ 7,1%
€3.951
median▼ 3,4%
Rent · Q3 2026
€1.082
average▲ 8,8%
€1.045
median▼ 1,4%
7 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€17,9
average▲ 14,8%
€19,4
median▲ 22,3%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
72 days ▲ 94,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
27
sales in the past year
88 m²
average living area
€187.500
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
58 days
average time listed · vs. last year
44
lettings in the past year
103 m²
average living area
€417
lowest rent 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)
Centrum
830
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Centrum
1.920
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Centrum

What kind of homes are there in Centrum?

The most common type is flats (71%).

What do you pay for a house in Centrum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Centrum was listed for an average of €312,926 (€3,656 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 17%.

What do you pay for a rental home in Centrum?

A rental home in Centrum cost an average of €1,028 per month (€16 per m²).

How is the population of Centrum composed?

Buurt Centrum has 3,125 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (31%). Notably, 66% of the households are single-person households.

What are the energy labels in Centrum?

The housing supply in Centrum is remarkably efficient: 59% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 830 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Centrum?

From Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 1.1 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Centrum?

Right now you will find 8 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Centrum. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 71 days — relatively long for the current market.

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