Franeker Witzens
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Franeker Witzens, Waadhoeke

Neighbourhood in Waadhoeke

Franeker Witzens has 590 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 217 homes in Franeker WitzensCurrently there are 1 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Franeker WitzensBased on registered homes

Franeker Witzens is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Waadhoeke, in the district Franeker The neighbourhood has a total area of 35 hectares, of which 28 hectares are land and 7 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19492817. The postcode area is 8802DA-8802PK.

Residents

Franeker Witzens has 590 residents. Of these, 50,8% are men and 49,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (36,4%). The other age groups are 19,5% for '65 years or older', 16,1% for '0 to 15 years', 14,4% for '15 to 25 years' and 13,6% for '25 to 45 years'. Of the residents, 41,5% is unmarried, 50,0% is married, 5,9% is divorced and 2,5% is widowed. 560 residents originate from the Netherlands, 10 come from Europe and 15 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 215 households in Franeker Witzens. 11,6% of these are single-person households, 37,2% households without children and 51,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Franeker Witzens there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €47.200, which is €5.000 (12%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €38.700, which is €3.800 (11%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Franeker Witzens are educated to an intermediate level. 45,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 21,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 590 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 443 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Franeker Witzens, 22% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 100 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Franeker Witzens there are 217 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €449.000. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 1% rental homes and 99% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 99% privately owned and 1% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Franeker Witzens are 2000-2010 (97%) and 1970-1980 (1%).

Homes for sale

There is currently 1 homes for sale in Franeker Witzens. The most recently listed home is Schepsnavel 16 by G2 Makelaars. Over the past year, 5 homes were sold in Franeker Witzens. On average, a home was sold within 55 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Franeker Witzens over the past year was €569.900. This is 27% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €449.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.930.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Franeker Witzens. No homes were let in Franeker Witzens over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Franeker Witzens.

Energy

In Franeker Witzens there are 116 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (82%), B (7%) and A+ (4%). On average, an address in Franeker Witzens uses 3.420 kWh of electricity per year. This is 34% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 920 m³ per year, is 15% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Duukelaar
  • Severander
  • Watersnater
  • Waloen
  • Windzwever
  • Schepsnavel
  • Hertog van Saxenlaan
  • Snepper
  • Sneeuwvlerk
  • Maanvogel
  • Ceresbaan
  • Oevergast
  • Sexbierumerweg

Amenities

GP
1,5 km
Pharmacy
1,5 km
Hospital
10,6 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
3,1 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
25Single-person households
80Households without children
110Households 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
€38,700 P.A.average per resident11% above the national average
€47,200 P.A.average per income recipient12% above the national average
83%of the employed are in paid employment
17%of the employed are self-employed
75%
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
Franeker Witzens
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Franeker

Figures for the district Franeker due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q2 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
61 days ▼ 26,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
249
sales in the past year
141 m²
average living area
-31%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
48 days ▲ 275,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
25
lettings in the past year
82 m²
average living area
-43%
cheaper than the national average

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)
Franeker Witzens
920
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Franeker Witzens
3.420
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Franeker Witzens

Which type of home is most common in Franeker Witzens?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 52% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (63%).

How expensive are houses in Franeker Witzens?

Over the past year a home for sale in Franeker Witzens was listed for an average of €362,821 (€2,688 per m²). That is 31% below the Dutch national average.

What is the rent in Franeker Witzens?

A rental home in Franeker Witzens cost an average of €1,222 per month (€16 per m²). That is 43% below the national average.

Who lives in Franeker Witzens?

Buurt Franeker Witzens has 590 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (36%). Many families: 51% of the households have children.

Which amenities are close to Franeker Witzens?

From Franeker Witzens you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 1.5 km, a railway station at 3.1 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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