Franeker Binnenstad, Waadhoeke

Franeker Binnenstad is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Waadhoeke, in the district Franeker The neighbourhood has a total area of 29 hectares, of which 29 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19492802. The postcode area is 8801KA-8801TV.

Residents

Franeker Binnenstad has 1.365 residents. Of these, 49,8% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (35,5%). The other age groups are 24,5% for '25 to 45 years', 23,4% for '45 to 65 years', 9,9% for '15 to 25 years' and 6,6% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 46,9% is unmarried, 29,3% is married, 13,9% is divorced and 10,3% is widowed. 1.150 residents originate from the Netherlands, 95 come from Europe and 120 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 820 households in Franeker Binnenstad. 60,4% of these are single-person households, 26,2% households without children and 13,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons.

In Franeker Binnenstad there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €29.000, which is €6.800 (19%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.900, which is €3.300 (11%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Franeker Binnenstad are educated to an intermediate level. 43,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 27,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.365 residents, around 58% are in paid employment, which amounts to 792 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (74%), while 26% are self-employed. In Franeker Binnenstad, 45% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 450 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Franeker Binnenstad there are 933 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €193.000. Of these, around 91% are occupied and 9% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 61% rental homes and 39% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 39% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 34% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Franeker Binnenstad are 1700-1900 (41%) and 1980-1990 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 17 homes for sale in Franeker Binnenstad. The most recently listed home is Nieuwe Hof 8 by G2 Makelaars, de makelaars van Noardwest Fryslân. Over the past year, 36 homes were sold in Franeker Binnenstad. On average, a home was sold within 86 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Franeker Binnenstad over the past year was €333.110. This is 73% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €193.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €1.762.

Rental homes

There are 3 homes for rent in Franeker Binnenstad. The most recent home is Zuiderkade 37-402, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. Over the past year, 28 homes were let in Franeker Binnenstad. On average, a listing was let within 35 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Franeker Binnenstad over the past year was €1.228 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €13 per month.

Energy

In Franeker Binnenstad there are 1.001 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (34%), C (20%) and A (16%). On average, an address in Franeker Binnenstad uses 2.160 kWh of electricity per year. This is 23% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.030 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 20% below the national average of 1.280 m³.