Molenpad, Leeuwarden – “A decent neighbourho...”

Molenpad is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Leeuwarden, in the district Oud-Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 16 hectares, of which 15 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00802008. The postcode area is 8921AA-8921CB.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.1. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'A decent neighbourhood but sometimes unsafe.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Molenpad has 1.325 residents. Of these, 49,4% are men and 50,6% are women. Most residents are 15 to 25 years (35,1%). The other age groups are 27,9% for '25 to 45 years', 19,2% for '45 to 65 years', 11,7% for '65 years or older' and 6,0% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 74,3% is unmarried, 15,8% is married, 7,2% is divorced and 2,6% is widowed. 960 residents originate from the Netherlands, 150 come from Europe and 220 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 915 households in Molenpad. 67,8% of these are single-person households, 20,8% households without children and 11,5% households with children. The average household size is 1,4 persons.

In Molenpad there are 1.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €27.100, which is €8.700 (24%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.100, which is €5.100 (17%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Molenpad are educated to an intermediate level. 53,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 13,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.325 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 835 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Molenpad, 18% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 140 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Molenpad there are 708 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €197.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 62% rental homes and 38% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 38% privately owned, 19% owned by housing associations and 43% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Molenpad are 1900-1925 (40%) and 1700-1900 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 12 homes for sale in Molenpad. The most recently listed home is Jakob van Aakenstraat 32 by De Vos Makelaardij B.V.. Over the past year, 26 homes were sold in Molenpad. On average, a home was sold within 105 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Molenpad over the past year was €362.463. This is 84% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €197.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.158.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Molenpad. The most recent home is Bisschopstraat 37A, offered by De Noordelijke Verhuur Makelaars op Pararius. Over the past year, 33 homes were let in Molenpad. On average, a listing was let within 14 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Molenpad over the past year was €1.006 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €3 per month.

Energy

In Molenpad there are 656 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are F (25%), C (18%) and G (18%). On average, an address in Molenpad uses 2.090 kWh of electricity per year. This is 26% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.110 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 13% below the national average of 1.280 m³.