Franeker, Waadhoeke

Franeker scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €258.000, with 62% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 13,050 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€258.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€258.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-4% vs city · -35% vs NL

Owner-occupied

62%

-9% vs city · +9% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€337.091

+5.8% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+3.2%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

60%

Median time on market

34 days

Market tension

2.7

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

3.163

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,938 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.4

Amenities

2.6

Housing quality

3.3

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 8% vs last year

Theft

3.7 per 1,000

Violence

5.4 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

13.050

Households

6.040

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 11%25–45: 22%45–65: 27%65+: 26%

Single-person

38%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 47 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station1.8 km

Supermarket2.0 km

GP / Doctor3.2 km

Hospital11.6 km

Primary school2.7 km

Daycare2.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kabas	Primary	1.0km	Not rated
IKC De Korendrager	Primary	1.3km	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool De Steven	Primary	1.5km	Satisfactory
OBS De Opslach	Primary	2.0km	Satisfactory
RSG Simon Vestdijk voor Ath Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	2.0km	—

Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kabas

Primary · 1.0km

Not rated

IKC De Korendrager

Primary · 1.3km

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool De Steven

Primary · 1.5km

Satisfactory

OBS De Opslach

Primary · 2.0km

Satisfactory

RSG Simon Vestdijk voor Ath Havo Mavo Vbo

Secondary · 2.0km

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Source: DUO 2026

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