De Greiden

De Greiden, Heerenveen – “On their own”

Neighbourhood in Heerenveen

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De Greiden has 7,295 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 3,470 homes in De GreidenCurrently there are 26 for sale and 5 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in De GreidenBased on registered homes

De Greiden is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Heerenveen, in the district Heerenveen The neighbourhood has a total area of 164 hectares, of which 159 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00740104. The postcode area is 8446AA-8446SZ.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as satisfactory with a score of 5.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'On their own'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

De Greiden has 7.295 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (25,4%). The other age groups are 23,7% for '65 years or older', 23,2% for '25 to 45 years', 16,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,3% is unmarried, 37,5% is married, 11,3% is divorced and 6,0% is widowed. 5.545 residents originate from the Netherlands, 435 come from Europe and 1.315 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.340 households in De Greiden. 37,9% of these are single-person households, 28,0% households without children and 34,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In De Greiden there are 5.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.000, which is €5.800 (16%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.400, which is €4.800 (16%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of De Greiden are educated to an intermediate level. 49,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 7.295 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.596 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In De Greiden, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.570 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In De Greiden there are 3.470 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €247.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 45% rental homes and 55% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 54% privately owned, 33% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Greiden are 1970-1980 (71%) and 1950-1970 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 23 homes for sale in De Greiden. The most recently listed home is Munt 69 by LIV Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 98 homes were sold in De Greiden. On average, a home was sold within 44 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in De Greiden over the past year was €354.250. This is 43% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €247.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.002.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in De Greiden. The most recent home is Valk 54, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. Over the past year, 13 homes were let in De Greiden. On average, a listing was let within 59 days.

The average rent for a rental home in De Greiden over the past year was €928 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In De Greiden there are 3.496 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (46%), A (16%) and D (13%). On average, an address in De Greiden uses 2.220 kWh of electricity per year. This is 21% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.060 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 17% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Kwartelstraat
  • Speenkruid
  • Ketting
  • Kievitstraat
  • Scholeksterstraat
  • Deel
  • Gruttostraat
  • Sperwer
  • Sterrekroos
  • Valk
  • Buizerd
  • Havikshorst
  • Zwanedrift
  • Kattebos
  • Rottumerweg
  • de Potten
  • Fonteinkruid
  • Dotterhof
  • Jisterplein
  • Smelleken
  • Els
  • Oude Veenscheiding
  • Pijlkruidhof
  • Morra
  • Zegge
  • Koevorde
  • Lark
  • Aak
  • Ganzenweide
  • Meerkoetweg
  • Jister
  • Fluessen
  • Uilevlucht
  • Jol
  • Boeier
  • Ratelaar
  • Scheerling
  • Eendenkooi
  • Ereprijs
  • Vogelwijk
  • Zijlroede
  • de Snip
  • Munt
  • Wulpstraat
  • Roerdomplaan
  • Heerenhage
  • Brekken
  • Wilg
  • Egelskop
  • Leijen
  • Wiekslag
  • Zwette
  • Rak
  • Regenboog
  • Lepelaarstraat
  • Leijenhof
  • Wederik
  • Haskeruitgang
  • Hondsdraf
  • Blauwgras
  • Weegbree
  • Kalmoeshof
  • Vliet
  • Kemphaanstraat
  • Populier
  • Dovenetel
  • Tjotter
  • Dominee Kingweg
  • Tjalk
  • Wielen
  • De Zanden
  • Valeriaan
  • Reigerstraat
  • Botter
  • Tureluurstraat
  • de Kluut
  • Schouw
  • Poelen
  • Rolklaver

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
2,2 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
2,4 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
0,8 km
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5.0
Rebecca
01-08-2023
On their own

There's not much to do in the neighbourhood. There's a small playground with a slide and that's it. The people are very much on their own and stare at you. Even those who have nothing to do with it but get involved anyway. No, I wouldn't want to live here myself!

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,265Single-person households
935Households without children
1,140Households 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
€24,400 P.A.average per resident21% below the national average
€30,000 P.A.average per income recipient20% 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
De Greiden
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in De Greiden

Sale price · Q3 2026
€364.654
average▼ 5,6%
€360.000
median▲ 5,9%
13 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.116
average▲ 4,9%
€3.207
median▲ 6,6%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
50 days ▲ 333,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
62
sales in the past year
125 m²
average living area
€175.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
117 days ▲ 797,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
6
lettings in the past year
229 m²
average living area
€500
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)
De Greiden
1.060
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
De Greiden
2.220
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about De Greiden

What does the housing stock in De Greiden look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 92% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (42%).

How much does a home cost in De Greiden?

Over the past year a home for sale in De Greiden was listed for an average of €369,476 (€2,939 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 6%.

What is within walking distance in De Greiden?

From De Greiden you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 2.4 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in De Greiden?

Right now you will find 26 homes for sale and 5 homes for rent in De Greiden.

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