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Neighbourhood in LeeuwardenHuizum-Bornia
Friesland›Leeuwarden›Potmargezone›Huizum-Bornia
Huizum-Bornia has 1,275 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 724 homes in Huizum-BorniaCurrently there are 6 for sale and 3 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Huizum-BorniaBased on registered homes

Huizum-Bornia is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Leeuwarden, in the district Potmargezone. The neighbourhood has a total area of 24 hectares, of which 24 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00801108. The postcode area is 8932NJ-8934CJ.

Residents

Huizum-Bornia has 1.275 residents. Of these, 47,5% are men and 52,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (24,7%). The other age groups are 23,9% for '65 years or older', 22,7% for '15 to 25 years', 19,6% for '45 to 65 years' and 9,4% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 59,2% is unmarried, 22,7% is married, 9,8% is divorced and 8,6% is widowed. 1.000 residents originate from the Netherlands, 100 come from Europe and 170 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 655 households in Huizum-Bornia. 57,3% of these are single-person households, 21,4% households without children and 21,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Huizum-Bornia there are 900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.500, which is €11.700 (28%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €26.300, which is €8.600 (25%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Huizum-Bornia are educated to an intermediate level. 46,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 21,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.275 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 905 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Huizum-Bornia, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 280 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Huizum-Bornia there are 724 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €190.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 57% rental homes and 43% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 43% privately owned, 12% owned by housing associations and 45% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Huizum-Bornia are 1980-1990 (32%) and 1900-1925 (22%).

Homes for sale in Huizum-Bornia

There are currently 6 homes for sale in Huizum-Bornia. The most recently listed home is Buygersstraat 39 by De Noordelijke Verhuurmakelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 17 homes were sold in Huizum-Bornia. On average, a home was sold within 34 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Huizum-Bornia over the past year was €313.529. This is 65% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €190.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.831.

Rental homes in Huizum-Bornia

There are 3 homes for rent in Huizum-Bornia. The most recent home is Borniastraat 65, offered by Ten Cate Vastgoedbeheer. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in Huizum-Bornia. On average, a listing was let within 11 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Huizum-Bornia over the past year was €932 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €9 per month.

Energy

In Huizum-Bornia there are 372 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), A (19%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Huizum-Bornia uses 1.890 kWh of electricity per year. This is 26% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 860 m³ per year, is 8% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Tadingastraat
  • Jansoniusstraat
  • Tadingapad
  • Van Wageningenstraat
  • Aylvastraat
  • Doniastraat
  • Aebingastraat
  • Mariënburgpaad
  • Menningastraat
  • Eysingastraat
  • Verlengde Schrans
  • Heringastraat
  • Buygersstraat
  • Sportlaan
  • Huizumerlaan
  • Oostergoweg
  • Borniastraat
  • Sierksmastraat
  • Duivesteinstraat
  • Wiardastraat
  • Feytsmastraat
  • Jouwsmastraat

Amenities

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

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
375Single-person households
140Households without children
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
€26,300 P.A.average per resident25% below the national average
€30,500 P.A.average per income recipient28% below the national average
89%of the employed are in paid employment
11%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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
Huizum-Bornia
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Potmargezone

Figures for the district Potmargezone due to limited data
Sale price · Q4 2026
€265.667
average▲ 2,3%
€252.250
median▼ 2,9%
6 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€2.466
average▼ 15,8%
€2.355
median▼ 19,5%
-30% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
53 days ▲ 19,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
148
sales in the past year
104 m²
average living area
-30%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
25 days ▲ 25,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
39
lettings in the past year
131 m²
average living area
-40%
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)
Huizum-Bornia
860
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Huizum-Bornia
1.890
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Huizum-Bornia

What kind of homes are there in Huizum-Bornia?

The most common type is flats (44%).

What do you pay for a house in Huizum-Bornia?

Over the past year a home for sale in Huizum-Bornia was listed for an average of €362,750 (€3,612 per m²). That is 30% below the Dutch national average.

What do you pay for a rental home in Huizum-Bornia?

A rental home in Huizum-Bornia cost an average of €1,118 per month (€16 per m²). That is 40% below the national average.

How is the population of Huizum-Bornia composed?

Buurt Huizum-Bornia has 1,275 residents. Notably, 57% of the households are single-person households.

What are the energy labels in Huizum-Bornia?

The housing supply in Huizum-Bornia is remarkably efficient: 58% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 860 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Huizum-Bornia?

From Huizum-Bornia you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 1.3 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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