
Neighbourhood in Achtkarspelen
Twijzel is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Achtkarspelen, in the district Noord The neighbourhood has a total area of 186 hectares, of which 186 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00590001. The postcode area is 9286EA-9286GP.
Twijzel has 1.020 residents. Of these, 53,9% are men and 46,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,9%). The other age groups are 24,0% for '25 to 45 years', 17,6% for '65 years or older', 14,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 49,0% is unmarried, 39,7% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 4,4% is widowed. 945 residents originate from the Netherlands, 50 come from Europe and 25 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 455 households in Twijzel. 33,0% of these are single-person households, 29,7% households without children and 37,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.
In Twijzel there are 800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €28.200, which is €7.600 (21%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €22.400, which is €6.800 (23%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Twijzel are educated to an intermediate level. 47,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 41,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 11,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 1.020 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 673 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In Twijzel, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 160 people receive this benefit.
In Twijzel there are 433 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €246.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 33% rental homes and 67% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 67% privately owned, 26% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Twijzel are 1970-1980 (21%) and 1900-1925 (20%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Twijzel. The most recently listed home is Optwizel 28 by Moniek Bremer Makelaardij. No homes were sold in Twijzel over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Twijzel. The most recent home is Jan Ritskesstrjitte 7, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Twijzel over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Twijzel.
In Twijzel there are 437 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (32%), B (17%) and C (17%). On average, an address in Twijzel uses 2.990 kWh of electricity per year. This is 6% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.450 m³ per year, is 13% above the national average of 1.280 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 50% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (56%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Twijzel was listed for an average of €434,316 (€2,750 per m²).
Buurt Twijzel has 1,020 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 37% of the households have children.
A considerable share of the supply in Twijzel is less efficient: 42% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,450 m³ per year.
From Twijzel you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.0 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 4.6 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).