FACTLINEBest neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in Waadhoeke
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: Franeker Binnenstad (56/100).
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| # | Neighbourhood | Expat score | Residents |
| 1 | Franeker Binnenstad | 56/100 | 1,360 |
| 2 | Franeker Bloemketerp en Watertorenbuurt | 51/100 | 1,145 |
| 3 | Franeker Sexbierumerplan | 49/100 | 1,175 |
| 4 | Franeker Schalsumerplan en Arkens | 44/100 | 1,310 |
| 5 | Franeker Hamburgerrak en st Want | 43/100 | 1,355 |
| 6 | Franeker Professorenbuurt | 42/100 | 1,215 |
| 7 | Dronryp Oost | 29/100 | 1,320 |
| 8 | Dronryp Midden | 27/100 | 1,230 |
| 9 | Menaam Oost | 25/100 | 1,450 |
| 10 | Menaam West | 25/100 | 1,075 |
| 11 | St.-Annaparochie Zuidwest | 23/100 | 1,190 |
| 12 | Winsum | 23/100 | 1,005 |
| 13 | Berltsum Noord | 20/100 | 1,280 |
| 14 | St.-Annaparochie Noordoost | 19/100 | 1,595 |
| 15 | Sexbierum | 17/100 | 1,545 |
| 16 | Berltsum Zuid | 16/100 | 1,235 |
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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.