Hoek, Leeuwarden – “Lively, but cosy”

Hoek is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Leeuwarden, in the district Binnenstad The neighbourhood has a total area of 10 hectares, of which 9 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00801005. The postcode area is 8911JR-8911LZ.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.5. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Lively, but cosy'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Hoek has 1.290 residents. Of these, 56,2% are men and 43,4% are women. Most residents are 15 to 25 years (42,2%). The other age groups are 36,0% for '25 to 45 years', 11,6% for '45 to 65 years', 8,9% for '65 years or older' and 1,2% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 85,3% is unmarried, 4,3% is married, 9,3% is divorced and 1,2% is widowed. 895 residents originate from the Netherlands, 125 come from Europe and 270 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.005 households in Hoek. 86,6% of these are single-person households, 11,4% households without children and 2,0% households with children. The average household size is 1,1 persons.

In Hoek there are 1.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €20.800, which is €15.000 (42%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €20.100, which is €9.100 (31%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Hoek are educated to an intermediate level. 60,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 21,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 18,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.290 residents, around 60% are in paid employment, which amounts to 774 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Hoek, 22% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a social assistance benefit. 120 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Hoek there are 883 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €118.000. Of these, around 91% are occupied and 9% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 98% rental homes and 2% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 2% privately owned, 45% owned by housing associations and 53% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Hoek are 1700-1900 (42%) and 1980-1990 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 12 homes for sale in Hoek. The most recently listed home is Voorstreek 40B by SUZ Makelaars. Over the past year, 20 homes were sold in Hoek. On average, a home was sold within 128 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Hoek over the past year was €290.425. This is 146% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €118.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.904.

Rental homes

There are 3 homes for rent in Hoek. The most recent home is Amelandsdwinger 543C, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. Over the past year, 61 homes were let in Hoek. On average, a listing was let within 23 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Hoek over the past year was €700 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €3 per month.

Energy

In Hoek there are 771 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are D (26%), C (22%) and G (16%). On average, an address in Hoek uses 1.880 kWh of electricity per year. This is 33% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 720 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 44% below the national average of 1.280 m³.