Molenpad

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

Neighbourhood in Leeuwarden

7.1
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Molenpad has 1,310 residentsMost are 15 to 25 years old
There are 716 homes in MolenpadCurrently there are 15 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in MolenpadBased on registered homes

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-8921BT.

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 1.310 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 52,3% are women. Most residents are 15 to 25 years (34,4%). The other age groups are 28,6% for '25 to 45 years', 19,1% for '45 to 65 years', 12,2% for '65 years or older' and 6,1% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 74,0% is unmarried, 16,0% is married, 7,3% is divorced and 2,3% is widowed. 940 residents originate from the Netherlands, 145 come from Europe and 225 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 890 households in Molenpad. 65,2% of these are single-person households, 23,0% households without children and 11,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Molenpad there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.900, which is €11.300 (27%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €28.200, which is €6.700 (19%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Molenpad are educated to an intermediate level. 54,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 12,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.310 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 917 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Molenpad, 19% 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 716 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €225.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 60% rental homes and 40% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 40% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 41% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Molenpad are 1900-1925 (57%) and 1925-1950 (15%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Molenpad. The most recently listed home is Vredeman de Vriesstraat 17 by Bosma de Witte Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Molenpad over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Molenpad. The most recent home is Wijbrand de Geeststraat 20D-1, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Molenpad over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Molenpad.

Energy

In Molenpad there are 473 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (27%), D (16%) and A (14%). On average, an address in Molenpad uses 1.950 kWh of electricity per year. This is 24% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 920 m³ per year, is 15% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Bote van Bolswertstraat
  • Pieter de Swartstraat
  • Gardenierssteeg
  • Oosterbuurt
  • Wijbrand de Geeststraat
  • Lambert Jacobszstraat
  • Jakob van Aakenstraat
  • Molenpad
  • Menno van Coehoornstraat
  • Ketelsteeg
  • Van der Kooijstraat
  • Emmakade
  • Johannes Semsstraat
  • Bisschopstraat
  • Haven
  • Van Cronenburchstraat
  • Alma Tademastraat
  • Margaretha de Heerstraat
  • Cornelis Frederiksstraat
  • Vredeman de Vriesstraat
  • Noord-/Zuidvliet
  • Pottenbakkerssteeg
  • Zuidvliet
  • Oostergrachtswal

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
2,2 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
1,6 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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Fenna
Student · Terraced house
16-11-2025
A decent neighbourhood but sometimes unsafe.

We have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
580Single-person households
205Households without children
105Households 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
€28,200 P.A.average per resident19% below the national average
€30,900 P.A.average per income recipient27% below the national average
86%of the employed are in paid employment
14%of the employed are self-employed
70%
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
Molenpad
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Molenpad

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
93 days ▲ 1.456,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
45
sales in the past year
115 m²
average living area
-36%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
15 days ▼ 31,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
21
lettings in the past year
118 m²
average living area
-51%
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)
Molenpad
920
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Molenpad
1.950
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Molenpad

What kind of houses make up Molenpad?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 89% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (49%).

What is the average asking price in Molenpad?

Over the past year a home for sale in Molenpad was listed for an average of €337,368 (€3,165 per m²). That is 36% below the Dutch national average.

How much does renting cost in Molenpad?

A rental home in Molenpad cost an average of €1,047 per month (€15 per m²). That is 51% below the national average.

How is the population of Molenpad composed?

Buurt Molenpad has 1,310 residents. The largest age group is 15 to 25 years (34%). Notably, 65% of the households are single-person households.

What are the energy labels in Molenpad?

A considerable share of the supply in Molenpad is less efficient: 35% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 920 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Molenpad?

From Molenpad you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 1.6 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Molenpad?

Right now you will find 15 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Molenpad. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 93 days — relatively long for the current market.

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