FACTLINEBest neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in Noardeast-Fryslân
A score for people who want things within reach: amenities (shops, restaurants, culture, public transport) count double, plus overall liveability, from the Leefbaarometer.
Number one: Dokkum binnen de Bolwerken (52/100).
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| # | Neighbourhood | Expat score | Residents |
| 1 | Dokkum binnen de Bolwerken | 52/100 | 1,405 |
| 2 | Dokkum Noord | 43/100 | 1,070 |
| 3 | Dokkum Kooilanden | 42/100 | 1,375 |
| 4 | Dokkum Fonteinslanden | 38/100 | 1,795 |
| 5 | Dokkum Weeshuislanden | 37/100 | 1,235 |
| 6 | Dokkum Jantjeszeepolder | 35/100 | 1,165 |
| 7 | Dokkum Hoedemakerspolder | 35/100 | 1,160 |
| 8 | Kollum | 32/100 | 5,490 |
| 9 | Birdaard | 25/100 | 1,035 |
| 10 | Dokkum Fugellan | 24/100 | 2,445 |
| 11 | Hallum | 19/100 | 2,280 |
| 12 | Kollumerzwaag | 15/100 | 2,800 |
| 13 | Holwerd | 14/100 | 1,470 |
| 14 | Ferwerd | 10/100 | 1,645 |
| 15 | Marrum | 8/100 | 1,205 |
| 16 | Ternaard | 6/100 | 1,065 |
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Sources: Leefbaarometer 3.0 (2024), Politie open data, CBS. Neighbourhood averages from Dutch government open data. Factline is independent and not affiliated with the Dutch government.