Wijk 03 Balk, De Fryske Marren

Wijk 03 Balk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €317.000, with 54% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 4,335 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€317.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€317.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-13% vs city · -20% vs NL

Owner-occupied

54%

-23% vs city · -5% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€457.160

+14.2% vs. a year earlier

Housing Stock

Construction period

1965-1975

Number of homes

1.895

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,263 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.4

Amenities

2.2

Housing quality

3.2

Physical environment

3.3

Residents

3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 8% vs last year

Theft

3.8 per 1,000

Violence

2.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

4.335

Households

1.865

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 10%25–45: 22%45–65: 24%65+: 29%

Single-person

37%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

3.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

13.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 56 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Balk

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 20-40 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station15.2 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor0.6 km

Hospital10.7 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Christelijke Basisschool de Bolster	Primary	255m	Satisfactory
Sint Ludgerus-School	Primary	596m	Not rated
Daltonschool 't Hazzeleger	Primary	596m	Satisfactory
csg Bogerman voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo locatie Balk	Secondary	602m	—