Zaailand

Zaailand, Leeuwarden – “Centrally located an...”

Neighbourhood in Leeuwarden

8.4
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Zaailand has 510 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 358 homes in ZaailandCurrently there are 4 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZaailandBased on registered homes

Zaailand is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of Leeuwarden, in the district Binnenstad The neighbourhood has a total area of 10 hectares, of which 9 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00801007. The postcode area is 8911BA-8911CE.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.4. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Centrally located and also quiet'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Zaailand has 510 residents. Of these, 52,9% are men and 47,1% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (36,3%). The other age groups are 22,5% for '65 years or older', 21,6% for '45 to 65 years', 15,7% for '15 to 25 years' and 3,9% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 63,7% is unmarried, 21,6% is married, 10,8% is divorced and 5,9% is widowed. 400 residents originate from the Netherlands, 25 come from Europe and 85 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 365 households in Zaailand. 71,2% of these are single-person households, 21,9% households without children and 6,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,4 persons.

In Zaailand there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.600, which is €200 (1%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €32.700, which is €3.500 (12%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zaailand are highly educated. 51,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 39,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 9,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 510 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 347 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Zaailand, 33% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 110 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zaailand there are 358 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €225.000. Of these, around 91% are occupied and 9% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 71% rental homes and 29% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 29% privately owned, 33% owned by housing associations and 37% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zaailand are 1980-1990 (39%) and 1700-1900 (27%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 4 homes for sale in Zaailand. The most recently listed home is Zuiderstraat 18 by POPMA MAKELAARS. Over the past year, 13 homes were sold in Zaailand. On average, a home was sold within 35 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Zaailand over the past year was €352.231. This is 57% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €225.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.773.

Rental homes

There are 3 homes for rent in Zaailand. The most recent home is Schoolstraat 11A, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. Over the past year, 19 homes were let in Zaailand. On average, a listing was let within 27 days.

No recent rental data available for Zaailand.

Energy

In Zaailand there are 399 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (32%), C (27%) and B (23%). On average, an address in Zaailand uses 1.760 kWh of electricity per year. This is 37% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 730 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 43% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Zaailand
  • Lombardpassage
  • Wirdumerdijk
  • Schoolstraat
  • Ruiterskwartier
  • Beursplein
  • Wilhelminaplein
  • Westerplantage
  • Arendsstraat
  • Harmoniesteeg
  • Zuiderstraat
  • Westerkade
  • Lombardplein
  • Arendsklooster
  • Prins Hendrikstraat
  • Willemskade

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
2,2 km
Supermarket
0,2 km
Railway station
1,0 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
1,1 km
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8.4
Pieter
Alleenwonend · appartement
21-11-2023
Centrally located and also quiet

Nice neighbourhood, easily accessible by public transport and bike, a bit more difficult by car. Safe, tidy and good amenities in the area.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
260Single-person households
80Households 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
€32,700 P.A.average per resident7% above the national average
€35,600 P.A.average per income recipient5% 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
Zaailand
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)
Zaailand
730
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Zaailand
1.760
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Zaailand

Which type of home is most common in Zaailand?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 62% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (96%).

How expensive are houses in Zaailand?

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

What is the rent in Zaailand?

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

What kind of people live in Zaailand?

Buurt Zaailand has 510 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (36%). Notably, 71% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Zaailand?

The housing supply in Zaailand is remarkably efficient: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 730 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Zaailand?

From Zaailand you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.2 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 1.0 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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