Neighbourhood in Leeuwarden
Stiens is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Leeuwarden, in the district Stiens en omgeving The neighbourhood has a total area of 317 hectares, of which 309 hectares are land and 8 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00806301. The postcode area is 9051AA-9051WB.
Four residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.3. They describe it as 'It's cosy and you have almost everything in terms of amenities', 'Quiet and reliable place' and 'Cosy'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, community, education, safety are seen as strong points.
Stiens has 7.530 residents. Of these, 48,9% are men and 51,1% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (26,2%). The other age groups are 25,7% for '45 to 65 years', 22,1% for '25 to 45 years', 16,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,1% is unmarried, 43,6% is married, 6,6% is divorced and 5,7% is widowed. 6.705 residents originate from the Netherlands, 255 come from Europe and 570 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 3.165 households in Stiens. 28,8% of these are single-person households, 36,3% households without children and 34,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Stiens there are 5.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.600, which is €4.600 (11%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.600, which is €4.300 (12%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Stiens are educated to an intermediate level. 49,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 7.530 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.346 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Stiens, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.820 people receive this benefit.
In Stiens there are 3.300 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €295.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Stiens are 1970-1980 (30%) and 1990-2000 (18%).
There are currently 18 homes for sale in Stiens. The most recently listed home is Petterhústerdyk 6 by Bosma De Witte Makelaars. Over the past year, 108 homes were sold in Stiens. On average, a home was sold within 42 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Stiens over the past year was €405.875. This is 38% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €295.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.136.
There is 1 homes for rent in Stiens. The most recent home is Burmaniawei 36, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. Over the past year, 17 homes were let in Stiens. On average, a listing was let within 27 days.
No recent rental data available for Stiens.
In Stiens there are 1.930 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (36%), C (25%) and B (22%). On average, an address in Stiens uses 2.450 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 910 m³ per year, is 14% above the national average of 800 m³.
Almost everyone knows each other in the neighbourhood and we sometimes have coffee together, and the children can play well with other neighbourhood kids. We have 5 supermarkets and a bit of every kind of shop. There are playgrounds and 3 primary schools, a kaatsveld and football fields and a sports hall, and also a gym.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice quiet neighbourhood with a green field in front of the door and trees, which is nice to enjoy and provides some greenery and oxygen right outside. A mixed composition in terms of household types, which makes it very varied. You can turn to each other for help and are always welcome for a chat! Furthermore, amenities such as a school and sports facilities in the area. Very handy! Also, it is clean with little mess or rubbish, which makes living here pleasant as well.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood and everyone is friendly
Auto-translated to English by AIGood neighbourhood, everything is perfect, only in my opinion few facilities for young people around 20 years old, if you want to do fun things you have to go to the city centre
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 58% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Stiens was listed for an average of €406,985 (€2,828 per m²). That is 23% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 20%.
Residents give Stiens a 8.3 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. Especially education (8.8) scores well; cleanliness (7.8) receives the lowest rating.
Buurt Stiens has 7,530 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Stiens is remarkably efficient: 61% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 910 m³ per year.
From Stiens you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 9.1 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 20 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Stiens.
