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Facts and figures about the Britsum neighbourhood in Dokkumer Ie e.o., Leeuwarden from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the EP-Online energy-label register. Each figure shows the date or year it describes and, where available, the same figure for Dokkumer Ie e.o., Leeuwarden and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

875

1 Jan 2026−20 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

390

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

401

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€270,000

2025Dokkumer Ie e.o.: €404,000Leeuwarden: €263,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

2,049 per km²

1 Jan 2026Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 168 per km²Leeuwarden: 548 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Britsum

The homes most recently listed in the Britsum neighbourhood in Dokkumer Ie e.o., Leeuwarden, newest first.

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

Homes and their value, who owns them and what types of homes there are.

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

2%

1 Jan 2025Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 22%Leeuwarden: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2%Leeuwarden: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Owner-occupied79%83%51%57%
Rented from a housing association15%10%28%28%
Rented from another landlord5%6%21%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes1%2%37%37%
Terraced houses20%16%30%29%
Corner houses19%13%13%13%
Semi-detached houses24%21%9%9%
Detached houses36%48%11%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes4011,49765,8798,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0322869,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€270,000€404,000€263,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes99%98%63%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses20%16%30%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses19%13%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses24%21%9%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses36%48%11%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes1%2%37%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%2%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied79%83%51%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association15%10%28%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord5%6%21%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago98%78%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years2%22%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes21%17%49%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 5Leeuwarden: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 5Leeuwarden: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.
  • 0–14 years12.5% (110)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 15.6% · Leeuwarden: 13.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.2% (90)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 11.4% · Leeuwarden: 14.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years22.2% (195)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 20.4% · Leeuwarden: 27.1% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28.4% (250)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 30.7% · Leeuwarden: 24.1% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years21% (185)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 18.2% · Leeuwarden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over5.7% (50)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3.8% · Leeuwarden: 4.8% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Men49.7%43550.5%1,81549.9%64,89749.8%9,025,827
Women50.3%44049.5%1,78050.1%65,26550.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Never married41.5%36546%1,65056.3%73,24450.2%9,101,569
Married46.6%41043.5%1,56031.1%40,44337.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.4%657%2508.4%10,9427.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.5%403.6%1304.3%5,5334.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Dutch origin90.9%79588%3,16577.5%100,85670.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4.6%404.2%1507.2%9,3199.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe4.6%407.8%28015.4%19,98719.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin89.8%79588.1%3,16077.5%100,85670.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.8%252.4%852.5%3,1903.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.8%254.2%1506.3%8,2548.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2.3%201.8%654.7%6,1296.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2.3%203.5%1259%11,73311%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents8753,590130,16218,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men4351,81564,8979,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women4401,78065,2659,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years11056018,0962,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years9041019,2552,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years19573535,2394,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years2501,10531,3404,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years18565519,9232,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over501356,309956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married3651,65073,2449,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married4101,56040,4436,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced6525010,9421,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed401305,533866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin7953,165100,85612,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)401509,3191,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe4028019,9873,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin7953,160100,85612,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin25853,190614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe251508,2541,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe20656,1291,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe2012511,7331,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births5151,138166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents55992025
Deaths5201,167173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents1059102025
Population density2,049 per km²168 per km²548 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over24076025,6893,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over7703,030112,07015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age5502,34088,83012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age22069023,2403,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents895885875
Men435435435
Women455455440
0–14 years130115110
15–24 years809090
25–44 years195190195
45–64 years250250250
Never married360365365
Married425415410
Divorced606565
Widowed405040
Dutch origin810800795
European origin (outside the Netherlands)404540
Origin outside Europe454040
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin810805795
Born in the Netherlands, European origin252525
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe202025
Born elsewhere in Europe152020
Born outside Europe252020
Population density2,086 per km²2,074 per km²2,049 per km²
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 and over770770770770
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age550550550550
Residents of state pension age220220220220

Households

How many households there are and how they are made up.

Average household size

2.2

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Single-person households28.2%11025.5%38549.1%33,19340.3%3,412,202
Households without children37.2%14535.1%53025.4%17,16728.3%2,398,121
Households with children34.6%13539.4%59525.6%17,30231.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Households3901,50067,6628,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households11038533,1933,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children14553017,1672,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children13559517,3022,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.22.41.92.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households395395390
Single-person households100105110
Households without children145135145
Households with children140150135
Average household size2.32.32.2

Income and wealth

Average incomes, how incomes compare with national income groups, and household wealth.

Median household wealth

€182,100

2024Dokkumer Ie e.o.: €248,300Leeuwarden: €53,800Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2.7%

2024Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 1.9%Leeuwarden: 4%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

4.4%

2024Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3%Leeuwarden: 9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)41.6%37.7%44.5%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)45.2%39.9%40.8%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.2%22.4%14.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)32.1%25.1%51.2%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)48.8%47.8%36.6%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.1%27.1%12.2%20%
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients8002,900104,80014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)41.6%37.7%44.5%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.2%22.4%14.7%20%2024
People living in poverty2.7%1.9%4%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line4.4%3%9%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)32.1%25.1%51.2%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.1%27.1%12.2%20%2024
Median household wealth€182,100€248,300€53,800€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

480

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

72%

2024Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 74%Leeuwarden: 69%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)61%57%54%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%21%32%27%
Self-employed (register data)17%22%14%17%
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)4802,02067,6309,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)72%74%69%72%2024
Employees (register data)83%78%86%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)61%57%54%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%21%32%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)17%22%14%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over29%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 23% · Leeuwarden: 21% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 4% · Leeuwarden: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2% · Leeuwarden: 5% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 1% · Leeuwarden: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance10505,510409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit301105,410798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)10401,540173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)22069023,1503,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%5%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over29%23%21%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Dec 202431 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance1010101010
People on disability benefit3030303030
People on unemployment benefit (WW)101001010
People receiving state pension (AOW)210220220220220
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%1%2%2%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over28%28%28%29%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)20.9%14021.2%58023.9%23,84026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)53.7%36043.4%1,19043.7%43,52040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)25.4%17035.4%97032.4%32,28033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils60
  • Secondary school pupils40
  • Vocational (MBO) students30
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils603109,9701,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils402106,270935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students301004,120466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students10807,870440,2202025
University (WO) students030930335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)14058023,8403,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)3601,19043,5205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)17097032,2804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)11051022,8803,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)17064024,8103,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)3301,12042,6705,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)3901,26044,4005,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)14092031,6004,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1901,03033,2704,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

Average energy use of homes and how homes are heated and powered.

Average electricity use per home

2,490 kWh

2025Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3,280 kWhLeeuwarden: 2,230 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,030 m³

2024Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 930 m³Leeuwarden: 780 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,450 kWh

2025Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2,190 kWhLeeuwarden: 840 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.
  • Homes using natural gas91%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 76% · Leeuwarden: 83% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas2%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 13% · Leeuwarden: 11% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power57%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 62% · Leeuwarden: 35% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 21% · Leeuwarden: 11% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,490 kWh3,280 kWh2,230 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,450 kWh2,190 kWh840 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,030 m³930 m³780 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas2%13%11%12%2025
Homes using natural gas91%76%83%81%2025
Homes with solar power57%62%35%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically7%21%11%10%2025

Energy labels

Registered energy labels of homes, from the EP-Online register. The label shares count only homes with a registered label.

Homes with a registered energy label (share)

43.7%

8 Nov 2026Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 49.3%Leeuwarden: 64.7%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

22.4%

8 Nov 2026Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 50.1%Leeuwarden: 42.5%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

12.6%

8 Nov 2026Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 10%Leeuwarden: 11.1%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

174

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.
  • Label A+++++0%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 0% · Leeuwarden: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 5.3% · Leeuwarden: 0.7% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0.6%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 8.1% · Leeuwarden: 4.2% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.6%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 1.3% · Leeuwarden: 1.8% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.6%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3.3% · Leeuwarden: 3.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A20.7%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 32.2% · Leeuwarden: 32.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B24.7%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 12.9% · Leeuwarden: 15.9% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C35.1%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 22.4% · Leeuwarden: 22.4% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D5.2%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 4.6% · Leeuwarden: 8.2% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E2.3%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2.2% · Leeuwarden: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F1.7%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2.4% · Leeuwarden: 3.3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G8.6%
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 5.4% · Leeuwarden: 3.1% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label17472043,6315,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)43.7%49.3%64.7%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%5.3%0.7%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0.6%8.1%4.2%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.6%1.3%1.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.6%3.3%3.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A20.7%32.2%32.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B24.7%12.9%15.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C35.1%22.4%22.4%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D5.2%4.6%8.2%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E2.3%2.2%4.6%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F1.7%2.4%3.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G8.6%5.4%3.1%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better22.4%50.1%42.5%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G12.6%10%11.1%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

Youth care and support under the Social Support Act (Wmo).

Young people receiving youth care (share)

10.9%

2024Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 11.3%Leeuwarden: 12.8%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

20

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

57

2024Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 40Leeuwarden: 81Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

50

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care201054,290486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)10.9%11.3%12.8%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients5014510,4601,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents574081722024

Nearby amenities

How far residents live from everyday amenities such as shops, GPs, schools and train stations.

Average road distance from residents' homes to the nearest facility, and the average number of facilities within a given road distance.

BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2 km · Leeuwarden: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.8 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2 km · Leeuwarden: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 7.8 within 3 km · 8 within 5 km

  • Department store2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3.1 km · Leeuwarden: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2.4 km · Leeuwarden: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 6.7 km · Leeuwarden: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2.4 km · Leeuwarden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 6.7 km · Leeuwarden: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 6.7 km · Leeuwarden: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 1.2 km · Leeuwarden: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 4.5 within 3 km · 7.6 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 1.2 km · Leeuwarden: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 3.5 within 3 km · 4 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 1.4 km · Leeuwarden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1 within 1 km · 3.5 within 3 km · 4 within 5 km

  • Secondary school6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3.7 km · Leeuwarden: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 15.4 within 10 km

  • VMBO school6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3.7 km · Leeuwarden: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 14.4 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3.8 km · Leeuwarden: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 5.6 km · Leeuwarden: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 6.1 km · Leeuwarden: 4.5 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 1.3 km · Leeuwarden: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 1.8 km · Leeuwarden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 6.9 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km

  • Café2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2.2 km · Leeuwarden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2.2 km · Leeuwarden: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km

  • Hotel6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 4.2 km · Leeuwarden: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 12 within 10 km · 20.8 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3.5 km · Leeuwarden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2.4 km · Leeuwarden: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 6.1 km · Leeuwarden: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum6.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 4.7 km · Leeuwarden: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 8 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue6.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 5.1 km · Leeuwarden: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue6.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 5.1 km · Leeuwarden: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema6.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 5.1 km · Leeuwarden: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna7.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 7.8 km · Leeuwarden: 11.6 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 4.6 km · Leeuwarden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3.4 km · Leeuwarden: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 3 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km · 12 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 3.4 km · Leeuwarden: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.6 km2.4 km1.4 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.8 km2 km0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.3 km1.2 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.3 km1.4 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km3.53.79.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km001.41.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km12.89.17.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km111.515.716.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance9 km6.7 km4.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.6 km2.4 km1.5 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance9 km6.7 km4.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km00.20.71.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km110.92.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km111.28.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance9 km6.7 km4.7 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km00.20.70.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km110.91.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km111.24.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km002.11.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km4.86.313.6111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km516.523.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.8 km2 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km006.46.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km7.81041.747.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km848.265.4102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.6 km3.1 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km11.72.12.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km33.43.46.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km56.37.319.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2 km2.2 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km00.14.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km11.929.622.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km131.842.648.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance2.4 km2.2 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km005.15.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km2638.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km242.560.399.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance2.3 km1.8 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km00.11081 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km6.97.768.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km776.3100.6143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance6 km4.2 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km05.28.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km1212.412.742.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km20.821.225.199.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km10.42.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km4.56.717.619.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km7.6233543.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.3 km1.2 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km10.42.12.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km3.5615.214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km418.730.333.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km10.41.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km412.218.3221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance6.2 km3.7 km2.3 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km02.45.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km06.511.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km15.416.214.520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance6.2 km3.7 km2.3 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km02.45.43.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km0610.471 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km14.414.713.418.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance6.2 km3.8 km3.1 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km01321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km03.55.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km88.47.311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.3 km1.3 km2.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance8 km5.6 km3.3 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance8 km6.1 km4.5 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.6 km3.5 km2.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2 km2.4 km3.7 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance7 km6.1 km5.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance6.6 km4.7 km3.9 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km04.15.13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km776.38.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km89.311.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance6.7 km5.1 km4.3 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km01.11.43.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km221.88.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km22.12.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance6.7 km5.1 km4.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance6.7 km5.1 km4.3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km00.50.71.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km110.92.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km111.27.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance7.4 km7.8 km11.6 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance7 km4.6 km3.6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance4.5 km3.4 km3.7 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km332.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km45.36.18.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km121313.439.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.3 km3.4 km2.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

90

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 7.3% · Leeuwarden: 2.3% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy22.2% (20)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 15.6% · Leeuwarden: 12.4% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants16.7% (15)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 13.5% · Leeuwarden: 18% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication5.6% (5)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 5.2% · Leeuwarden: 7.4% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 6.3% · Leeuwarden: 4.1% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services16.7% (15)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 24% · Leeuwarden: 24.7% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care22.2% (20)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 14.6% · Leeuwarden: 17.7% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services16.7% (15)
    Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 12.5% · Leeuwarden: 13.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations9048016,2052,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing03537581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy20752,010368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants15652,920419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication5251,195202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate030665123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services151153,995647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care20702,865435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services15602,175274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

443

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.1

1 Jan 2026Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 1.2Leeuwarden: 0.8Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,034 per km²

1 Jan 2026Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 85 per km²Leeuwarden: 228 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

53

1 Jan 2026+3 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Petrol cars78.8%34972.2%1,31178.2%42,38377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels21.2%9427.8%50421.8%11,83322.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars4431,81554,2167,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars3491,31142,3836,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels9450411,8331,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.11.20.80.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,034 per km²85 per km²228 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles532054,317706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars370362349
Cars on other fuels839094
Cars per household1.21.21.1
Motorcycles505253

Area and buildings

Land, water, address density and non-residential buildings.

Total area

43 ha

2026Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 2,198 haLeeuwarden: 25,506 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

312 per km²

1 Jan 2026Dokkumer Ie e.o.: 473 per km²Leeuwarden: 2,249 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

15

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
BritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlands
Land97.7%43 ha97%2,132 ha93.1%23,736 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water2.3%1 ha3%65 ha6.9%1,769 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureBritsumDokkumer Ie e.o.LeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1516910,0941,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0014313,3832025
Total area43 ha2,198 ha25,506 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land43 ha2,132 ha23,736 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water1 ha65 ha1,769 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density312 per km²473 per km²2,249 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area43 ha43 ha43 ha
Land43 ha43 ha43 ha
Water1 ha1 ha1 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBritsum
1 Jan 2024311 per km²
1 Jan 2025312 per km²
1 Jan 2026312 per km²