District in Noardeast-Fryslân
Metslawier is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân The district has a total area of 2.238 hectares, of which 2.202 hectares are land and 36 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK197001. The postcode area is 9121CA-9138TH.
Metslawier has 1.590 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 50,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,4%). The other age groups are 25,5% for '65 years or older', 20,8% for '25 to 45 years', 15,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,8% is unmarried, 44,0% is married, 5,0% is divorced and 7,5% is widowed. 1.525 residents originate from the Netherlands, 25 come from Europe and 40 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 630 households in Metslawier. 27,8% of these are single-person households, 35,7% households without children and 36,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Metslawier there are 1.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.600, which is €8.600 (20%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €27.700, which is €7.200 (21%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Metslawier are educated to an intermediate level. 52,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 1.590 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.208 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (75%), while 25% are self-employed. In Metslawier, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 370 people receive this benefit.
In Metslawier there are 725 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €283.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 23% rental homes and 77% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 77% privately owned, 17% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Metslawier are 2000-2010 (17%) and 1700-1900 (16%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Metslawier. The most recently listed home is Skoallestrjitte 13 by LIV Makelaars. No homes were sold in Metslawier over the past year.
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.
In Metslawier there are 336 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (35%), A (15%) and G (13%). On average, an address in Metslawier uses 2.850 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.000 m³ per year, is 25% above the national average of 800 m³.
My neighbourhood is friendly, helpful and generally nice, organising neighbourhood barbecues and a few other neighbourhood events
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have a cosy neighbourhood with a nice collaboration during, among other things, the village festival or other activities. There are few amenities in the village, but you can find them at a distance of about 4 kilometres. In Niawier there is a kaats association, church, village hall, animal pasture and the small harbour. The school is in the neighbouring village Oosternijkerk, so children have to cycle a kilometre every morning. At the crossing of the main road, cars are parked every morning to ensure this is done safely. Various activities are also organised in the village to bring everyone together. In short, a cosy village atmosphere!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is detached houses (61%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Metslawier was listed for an average of €491,091 (€2,651 per m²).
Wijk Metslawier has 1,590 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.
From Metslawier you can on average reach a supermarket at 2.9 km, a GP at 2.0 km, a railway station at 15.2 km, a primary school at 1.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
