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Neighbourhood in Noardeast-FryslânMetslawier

Neighbourhood Metslawier

Municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân

8.9
Residents give Metslawier a very good ratingThis score is based on 1 response
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Metslawier has 830 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 398 homes in MetslawierCurrently there are 4 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in MetslawierBased on registered homes

Metslawier is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, in the district Metslawier. The neighbourhood has a total area of 41 hectares, of which 41 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19700100. The postcode area is 9123JA-9123KL.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.9. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'A helpful street'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Metslawier has 830 residents. Of these, 47,6% are men and 52,4% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (28,3%). The other age groups are 23,5% for '45 to 65 years', 21,1% for '25 to 45 years', 16,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,4% is unmarried, 39,8% is married, 5,4% is divorced and 11,4% is widowed. 795 residents originate from the Netherlands, 15 come from Europe and 20 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 315 households in Metslawier. 33,3% of these are single-person households, 31,7% households without children and 34,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Metslawier there are 600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.100, which is €9.100 (22%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €26.800, which is €8.100 (23%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Metslawier are educated to an intermediate level. 50,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 20,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 830 residents, around 79% are in paid employment, which amounts to 656 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In Metslawier, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 220 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Metslawier there are 398 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €231.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 32% rental homes and 68% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 68% privately owned, 29% owned by housing associations and 3% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Metslawier are 2000-2010 (28%) and 1970-1980 (17%).

Homes for sale in Metslawier

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Metslawier. The most recently listed home is Master fan Loanstrjitte 26 by Huizonline Nederland op Funda. Over the past year, 8 homes were sold in Metslawier. On average, a home was sold within 81 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Metslawier over the past year was €441.250. This is 91% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €231.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.517.

Rental homes in Metslawier

There are currently no homes for rent in Metslawier. The most recent home is Stasjonswei 6-2, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Metslawier over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Metslawier.

Energy

In Metslawier there are 183 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (38%), A (15%) and G (11%). On average, an address in Metslawier uses 2.520 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 890 m³ per year, is 11% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • De Snikke
  • Stasjonswei
  • De Pelfinne
  • Balthasar Bekkerstrjitte
  • Master fan Loanstrjitte
  • Wilhelminastrjitte
  • Tsjerkebuorren
  • Pelfinne
  • Skipfeartsein
  • Skûlestrjitte
  • De Oerslach
  • Spoardyk
  • Túnstrjitte
  • Roptawei
  • Singel
  • Julianastrjitte
  • It Skûtsje

Amenities

GP
1,7 km
Pharmacy
1,7 km
Hospital
32,2 km
Supermarket
3,0 km
Railway station
15,4 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
7,6 km
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8.9
J. Van zuthem
Family · Vrijstaand huis
06-12-2025
A helpful street

My neighbourhood is friendly, helpful and generally nice, organising neighbourhood barbecues and a few other neighbourhood events

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
105Single-person households
100Households 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
€26,800 P.A.average per resident23% below the national average
€33,100 P.A.average per income recipient22% below the national average
78%of the employed are in paid employment
22%of the employed are self-employed
79%
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
Metslawier
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Noardeast-Fryslân

Figures for the municipality Noardeast-Fryslân due to limited data

Price trend for sale

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
61 days ▼ 42,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
420
sales in the past year
188 m²
average living area
-27%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
57 days
average time listed · vs. last year
8
lettings in the past year
150 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)
Metslawier
890
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Metslawier
2.520
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Metslawier

What does the housing stock in Metslawier look like?

The most common type is detached houses (41%).

How much does a home cost in Metslawier?

Over the past year a home for sale in Metslawier was listed for an average of €376,723 (€2,692 per m²). That is 27% below the Dutch national average.

How is the population of Metslawier composed?

Buurt Metslawier has 830 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.

How far are amenities from Metslawier?

From Metslawier you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.0 km, a GP at 1.7 km, a railway station at 15.4 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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