Drachstervaart west
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Drachstervaart west, Smallingerland – “Beautiful neighbourh...”

Neighbourhood in Smallingerland

9.6
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Drachstervaart west has 1,510 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 471 homes in Drachstervaart westCurrently there are 5 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Drachstervaart westBased on registered homes

Drachstervaart west is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Smallingerland, in the district Drachtstervaart The neighbourhood is coded as BU00900501. The postcode area is 9204KW-9204WR.

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

Residents

Drachstervaart west has 1.510 residents. Of these, 50,3% are men and 49,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (34,1%). The other age groups are 21,5% for '25 to 45 years', 18,5% for '0 to 15 years', 14,6% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,3% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 49,0% is unmarried, 43,4% is married, 6,6% is divorced and 1,0% is widowed. 1.330 residents originate from the Netherlands, 70 come from Europe and 105 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 560 households in Drachstervaart west. 15,2% of these are single-person households, 34,8% households without children and 50,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,7 persons.

In Drachstervaart west there are 1.141 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €13.730, which is €22.070 (62%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €11.054, which is €18.146 (62%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Drachstervaart west are educated to an intermediate level. 42,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 37,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.510 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.042 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Drachstervaart west, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 257 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Drachstervaart west there are 471 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €375.829. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 23% rental homes and 77% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 76% privately owned, 16% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Drachstervaart west are 2000-2010 (68%) and 2010-2020 (32%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Drachstervaart west. The most recently listed home is Gjalt de Jongstraat 40 by Lamberink Makelaars & Adviseurs. No homes were sold in Drachstervaart west over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Drachstervaart west. The most recent home is Theo van Doesburgstraat 40, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Drachstervaart west over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Drachstervaart west.

Energy

In Drachstervaart west there are 532 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (87%), B (11%) and A+ (2%). On average, an address in Drachstervaart west uses 2.901 kWh of electricity per year. This is 3% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.157 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 10% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Kurt Schwittersstraat
  • Theo van Doesburgstraat
  • Gerben van Manenstraat
  • Postlaan
  • Gjalt de Jongstraat
  • Jelle Plantingstraat
  • Thijs Rinsemastraat
  • Cornelis Rienks de Boerstraat

Amenities

GP
1,5 km
Pharmacy
1,4 km
Hospital
3,9 km
Supermarket
1,4 km
Railway station
20,0 km
Day nursery
0,9 km
Primary school
1,2 km
Secondary school
2,2 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
85Single-person households
195Households without children
280Households 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
€11,054 P.A.average per resident64% below the national average
€13,730 P.A.average per income recipient63% 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
Drachstervaart west
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the municipality Smallingerland due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€607.250
average▲ 15,1%
€440.000
median▼ 26,4%
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.556
average▼ 15,5%
€3.208
median▼ 14,7%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q2 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q2 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
41 days ▲ 70,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
405
sales in the past year
136 m²
average living area
€125.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
45 days
average time listed · vs. last year
52
lettings in the past year
116 m²
average living area
€380
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)
Drachstervaart west
1.157
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Drachstervaart west
2.901
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Drachstervaart west

What kind of homes are there in Drachstervaart west?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 62% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Drachstervaart west?

Over the past year a home for sale in Drachstervaart west was listed for an average of €384,781 (€2,914 per m²).

What do you pay for a rental home in Drachstervaart west?

A rental home in Drachstervaart west cost an average of €1,163 per month (€12 per m²).

Who lives in Drachstervaart west?

Buurt Drachstervaart west has 1,510 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (34%). Many families: 50% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Drachstervaart west?

The housing supply in Drachstervaart west is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,157 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Drachstervaart west?

From Drachstervaart west you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.4 km, a GP at 1.5 km, a railway station at 20.0 km, a primary school at 1.2 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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