Nieuwestad

Nieuwestad, Leeuwarden

Neighbourhood in Leeuwarden

Nieuwestad has 420 residentsMost are 15 to 25 years old
There are 254 homes in NieuwestadCurrently there are 5 for sale and 3 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in NieuwestadBased on registered homes

Nieuwestad is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Leeuwarden, in the district Binnenstad The neighbourhood has a total area of 8 hectares, of which 7 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00801002. The postcode area is 8911BP-8911ZZ.

Residents

Nieuwestad has 420 residents. Of these, 46,4% are men and 52,4% are women. Most residents are 15 to 25 years (39,3%). The other age groups are 39,3% for '25 to 45 years', 11,9% for '45 to 65 years', 4,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 4,8% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 81,0% is unmarried, 9,5% is married and 6,0% is divorced. 280 residents originate from the Netherlands, 55 come from Europe and 80 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 310 households in Nieuwestad. 74,2% of these are single-person households, 21,0% households without children and 4,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,3 persons.

In Nieuwestad there are 300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €27.400, which is €8.400 (23%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €25.100, which is €4.100 (14%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Nieuwestad are educated to an intermediate level. 58,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 5,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 420 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 315 people. This is 10% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Nieuwestad, 12% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 20 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Nieuwestad there are 254 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €185.000. Of these, around 85% are occupied and 15% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 85% rental homes and 15% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 15% privately owned, 1% owned by housing associations and 84% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Nieuwestad are 1700-1900 (68%) and Before 1700 (10%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Nieuwestad. The most recently listed home is Bagijnestraat 54 by SUZ Makelaars. Over the past year, 9 homes were sold in Nieuwestad. On average, a home was sold within 64 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Nieuwestad over the past year was €429.722. This is 132% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €185.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.737.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Nieuwestad. The most recent home is Nieuwestad 79D, offered by Huispedia. Over the past year, 45 homes were let in Nieuwestad. On average, a listing was let within 24 days.

No recent rental data available for Nieuwestad.

Energy

In Nieuwestad there are 269 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (26%), G (20%) and C (14%). On average, an address in Nieuwestad uses 2.130 kWh of electricity per year. This is 24% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.080 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 16% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
2,3 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
1,1 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
0,9 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
230Single-person households
65Households without children
15Households 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
€25,100 P.A.average per resident18% below the national average
€27,400 P.A.average per income recipient27% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Nieuwestad
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Binnenstad

Figures for the district Binnenstad due to limited data

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
99 days
average time listed · vs. last year
53
sales in the past year
106 m²
average living area
€115.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
26 days
average time listed · vs. last year
129
lettings in the past year
78 m²
average living area
€550
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Nieuwestad
1.080
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Nieuwestad
2.130
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Nieuwestad

What kind of houses make up Nieuwestad?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 62% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (75%).

What is the average asking price in Nieuwestad?

Over the past year a home for sale in Nieuwestad was listed for an average of €400,915 (€4,082 per m²).

How much does renting cost in Nieuwestad?

A rental home in Nieuwestad cost an average of €1,112 per month (€17 per m²).

What kind of people live in Nieuwestad?

Buurt Nieuwestad has 420 residents. The largest age group is 15 to 25 years (39%). Notably, 74% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Nieuwestad?

The housing supply in Nieuwestad is remarkably efficient: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,080 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Nieuwestad?

From Nieuwestad you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 1.1 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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