Oldehove

Oldehove, Leeuwarden

Neighbourhood in Leeuwarden

Oldehove has 545 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 399 homes in OldehoveCurrently there are 2 for sale and 4 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in OldehoveBased on registered homes

Oldehove is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Leeuwarden, in the district Binnenstad The neighbourhood has a total area of 18 hectares, of which 16 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00801003. The postcode area is 8911BV-8911ZA.

Residents

Oldehove has 545 residents. Of these, 47,7% are men and 53,2% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (29,4%). The other age groups are 29,4% for '65 years or older', 21,1% for '45 to 65 years', 16,5% for '15 to 25 years' and 1,8% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 58,7% is unmarried, 24,8% is married, 11,0% is divorced and 6,4% is widowed. 445 residents originate from the Netherlands, 40 come from Europe and 70 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 400 households in Oldehove. 67,5% of these are single-person households, 26,3% households without children and 6,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,4 persons.

In Oldehove there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.400, which is €2.400 (7%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €31.000, which is €1.800 (6%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Oldehove are highly educated. 45,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 45,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 9,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 545 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 343 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (76%), while 24% are self-employed. In Oldehove, 37% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 150 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Oldehove there are 399 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €211.000. Of these, around 87% are occupied and 13% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 81% rental homes and 19% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 19% privately owned, 32% owned by housing associations and 49% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Oldehove are 1700-1900 (53%) and 1925-1950 (13%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 2 homes for sale in Oldehove. The most recently listed home is Westerplantage 11 by Makelaardij Friesland Drachten. Over the past year, 1 homes were sold in Oldehove. On average, a home was sold within 38 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Oldehove over the past year was €295.000. This is 40% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €211.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.543.

Rental homes

There are 3 homes for rent in Oldehove. The most recent home is Grote Kerkstraat 86, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. Over the past year, 13 homes were let in Oldehove. On average, a listing was let within 9 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Oldehove over the past year was €1.283 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Oldehove there are 363 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), B (20%) and C (20%). On average, an address in Oldehove uses 1.860 kWh of electricity per year. This is 34% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 940 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 27% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Kalvergloppe
  • Torenstraat
  • Wijde Gasthuissteeg
  • Oldehoofsterkerkhof
  • Roodbaardpad
  • Groeneweg
  • De Zak
  • Sint Anthonystraat
  • Nieuwestad
  • Regenboogsteeg
  • Westerplantage
  • Naauwe Gasthuissteeg
  • Doelestraat
  • Boterhoek
  • Vrouwenpoort
  • Heer Ivostraatje
  • Schoenmakersperk
  • Bagijnestraat
  • Hofstraatje
  • Klein Schavernek
  • Kleine Kerkstraat
  • Grote Kerkstraat
  • Perkswaltje
  • Digte Gasthuissteeg
  • Tipelsteeg
  • Rochebrunesteeg
  • Bollemanssteeg

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
2,5 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
1,3 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,3 km
Secondary school
0,7 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
270Single-person households
105Households without children
25Households 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
€31,000 P.A.average per resident1% above the national average
€33,400 P.A.average per income recipient10% 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
Oldehove
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)
Oldehove
940
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Oldehove
1.860
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Oldehove

What does the housing stock in Oldehove look like?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 62% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (73%).

How much does a home cost in Oldehove?

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

What is the average rent in Oldehove?

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

Who lives in Oldehove?

Buurt Oldehove has 545 residents. Notably, 68% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Oldehove?

The housing supply in Oldehove is remarkably efficient: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 940 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Oldehove?

From Oldehove you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 1.3 km, a primary school at 0.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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