Vrijheidswijk-West
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Vrijheidswijk-West, Leeuwarden – “Cosy, but messy”

Neighbourhood in Leeuwarden

7.4
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Vrijheidswijk-West has 2,125 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,001 homes in Vrijheidswijk-WestCurrently there are 5 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Vrijheidswijk-WestBased on registered homes

Vrijheidswijk-West is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Leeuwarden, in the district Vrijheidswijk The neighbourhood has a total area of 30 hectares, of which 27 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00806101. The postcode area is 8923BB-8923GH.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.4. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Cosy, but messy'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Vrijheidswijk-West has 2.125 residents. Of these, 50,6% are men and 49,4% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (32,0%). The other age groups are 20,7% for '0 to 15 years', 20,2% for '45 to 65 years', 14,6% for '15 to 25 years' and 12,7% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 64,0% is unmarried, 24,9% is married, 8,2% is divorced and 2,8% is widowed. 1.100 residents originate from the Netherlands, 115 come from Europe and 910 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.050 households in Vrijheidswijk-West. 47,6% of these are single-person households, 21,0% households without children and 31,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Vrijheidswijk-West there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €24.800, which is €11.000 (31%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €19.200, which is €10.000 (34%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Vrijheidswijk-West are educated to an intermediate level. 42,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.125 residents, around 56% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.190 people. This is 9% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Vrijheidswijk-West, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a social assistance benefit. 270 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Vrijheidswijk-West there are 1.001 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €203.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 70% rental homes and 30% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 30% privately owned, 66% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Vrijheidswijk-West are 1950-1970 (48%) and 2000-2010 (28%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Vrijheidswijk-West. The most recently listed home is Konvooistraat 15C by Makelaardij Friesland. Over the past year, 13 homes were sold in Vrijheidswijk-West. On average, a home was sold within 47 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Vrijheidswijk-West over the past year was €292.885. This is 44% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €203.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.615.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Vrijheidswijk-West. The most recent home is Invasiestraat 5C, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Vrijheidswijk-West over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Vrijheidswijk-West.

Energy

In Vrijheidswijk-West there are 998 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (53%), C (27%) and D (10%). On average, an address in Vrijheidswijk-West uses 2.110 kWh of electricity per year. This is 25% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 760 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 41% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Koerierstersespel
  • Siebe Schootstrastraat
  • Leendert Sinnemastraat
  • Sijtze Bartsmapad
  • Pieter Wijbengastraat
  • Pilotenespel
  • Konvooistraat
  • Gerben IJpmaweg
  • Dammelaan
  • Invasiestraat
  • Droppingsstraat
  • Douwe Witteveenstraat
  • Leo Twijnstrastraat
  • Verzetsstraat
  • Lekkumerweg
  • Victoriestraat
  • Taco van der Veenplein
  • Jan Evenhuisstraat
  • Krijn van den Helmstraat
  • Professor meester P.S. Gerbrandyweg
  • Familie van der Weijstraat
  • Gebroeders Wierdastraat
  • Eppie Bultsmastraat
  • Dr. Bearda Bakkerstraat
  • Annie Westlandstraat
  • Christiaan Kerkhofstraat

Amenities

GP
1,5 km
Pharmacy
1,5 km
Hospital
4,1 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
3,2 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
1,1 km
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7.4
Mila
Family · Terraced house
13-06-2024
Cosy, but messy

It's always cosy and people get along well. There's a supermarket nearby and meadows and nature within walking distance. It's easily accessible by car, bike and public transport. However, there's a lot of dirt on the streets and a lot of bulky waste.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
500Single-person households
220Households without children
330Households 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
€19,200 P.A.average per resident37% below the national average
€24,800 P.A.average per income recipient34% 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
Vrijheidswijk-West
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the municipality Leeuwarden due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q2 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
56 days ▲ 1.316,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
873
sales in the past year
153 m²
average living area
€115.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
28 days
average time listed · vs. last year
335
lettings in the past year
93 m²
average living area
€515
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)
Vrijheidswijk-West
760
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Vrijheidswijk-West
2.110
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Vrijheidswijk-West

What kind of houses make up Vrijheidswijk-West?

The most common type is flats (53%).

What is the average asking price in Vrijheidswijk-West?

Over the past year a home for sale in Vrijheidswijk-West was listed for an average of €365,670 (€3,078 per m²).

How much does renting cost in Vrijheidswijk-West?

A rental home in Vrijheidswijk-West cost an average of €1,115 per month (€15 per m²).

How is the population of Vrijheidswijk-West composed?

Buurt Vrijheidswijk-West has 2,125 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (32%).

How far are amenities from Vrijheidswijk-West?

From Vrijheidswijk-West you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 1.5 km, a railway station at 3.2 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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