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Blokzijl in figures

Facts and figures about the Blokzijl district in Steenwijkerland 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 Steenwijkerland and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,385

1 Jan 2026+20 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

635

1 Jan 2026+10 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

657

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€327,000

2025Steenwijkerland: €339,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

92 per km²

1 Jan 2026Steenwijkerland: 159 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Blokzijl

The homes most recently listed in the Blokzijl district in Steenwijkerland, newest first.

For rent

All homes for rent

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

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

Newly built homes

14

2025

Built in the last 10 years

4%

1 Jan 2025Steenwijkerland: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

8%

1 Jan 2025Steenwijkerland: 5%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Owner-occupied71%66%57%
Rented from a housing association20%25%28%
Rented from another landlord8%9%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes7%15%37%
Terraced houses26%23%29%
Corner houses19%15%13%
Semi-detached houses19%16%9%
Detached houses29%31%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Homes65720,6328,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes1410969,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€327,000€339,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes93%85%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses26%23%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses19%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses19%16%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses29%31%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes7%15%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes8%5%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied71%66%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association20%25%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord8%9%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago96%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years4%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes29%34%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Steenwijkerland: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Steenwijkerland: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlokzijlSteenwijkerland
  • 0–14 years14% (195)
    Steenwijkerland: 14.7% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.4% (145)
    Steenwijkerland: 10.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years20.9% (290)
    Steenwijkerland: 22.1% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28.8% (400)
    Steenwijkerland: 27.5% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years20.1% (280)
    Steenwijkerland: 18.6% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over5.8% (80)
    Steenwijkerland: 6.2% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Men51.1%71050.5%23,17049.8%9,025,827
Women48.9%68049.5%22,75650.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Never married41.2%57043.7%20,06250.2%9,101,569
Married45.8%63542.9%19,71637.3%6,758,191
Divorced8.3%1157.7%3,5507.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.7%655.7%2,5984.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Dutch origin91%1,26087.1%40,01470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5.4%755.6%2,5819.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe3.6%507.3%3,33119.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin90.6%1,26087.1%40,01470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1.4%201.8%8303.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1.1%153%1,3968.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe4%553.8%1,7516.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2.9%404.2%1,93511%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,38545,92618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men71023,1709,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women68022,7569,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years1956,7682,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1454,9782,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years29010,1414,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years40012,6434,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years2808,5552,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over802,841956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married57020,0629,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married63519,7166,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1153,5501,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed652,598866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,26040,01412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)752,5811,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe503,3313,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,26040,01412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin20830614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe151,3961,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe551,7511,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe401,9351,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births15396166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents10992025
Deaths10445173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents1010102025
Population density92 per km²159 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over35511,0553,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,19039,16015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age87029,11012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age33010,0603,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,3651,3601,385
Men695695710
Women665665680
0–14 years195195195
15–24 years135135145
25–44 years285285290
45–64 years395390400
Never married550560570
Married625620635
Divorced115115115
Widowed756565
Dutch origin1,2401,2401,260
European origin (outside the Netherlands)808075
Origin outside Europe354550
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,2401,2401,260
Born in the Netherlands, European origin202020
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe151515
Born elsewhere in Europe605555
Born outside Europe253040
Population density90 per km²90 per km²92 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 over1,1701,1801,1901,190
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age850860870870
Residents of state pension age320320320330

Households

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

Average household size

2.2

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Single-person households33.1%21034.6%7,11840.3%3,412,202
Households without children35.4%22532.8%6,75528.3%2,398,121
Households with children31.5%20032.6%6,70731.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Households63520,5808,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households2107,1183,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children2256,7552,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children2006,7072,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.22.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households625625635
Single-person households215215210
Households without children220215225
Households with children195190200
Average household size2.22.22.2

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€173,900

2024Steenwijkerland: €165,400Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.6%

2024Steenwijkerland: 2.4%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

4.8%

2024Steenwijkerland: 5.1%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)42.3%42.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)39.6%42.3%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.1%15.6%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38.3%37.7%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)41.7%43.8%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)20%18.5%20%
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,10037,30014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)42.3%42.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.1%15.6%20%2024
People living in poverty1.6%2.4%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line4.8%5.1%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38.3%37.7%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)20%18.5%20%2024
Median household wealth€173,900€165,400€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

750

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

76%

2024Steenwijkerland: 73%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)49%55%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)26%19%17%
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)75024,3109,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)76%73%72%2024
Employees (register data)74%81%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)49%55%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)26%19%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
BlokzijlSteenwijkerland
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over28%
    Steenwijkerland: 26% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Steenwijkerland: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Steenwijkerland: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Steenwijkerland: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance20850409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit401,940798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)20450173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)33010,0203,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over28%26%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 assistance2020202020
People on disability benefit4040404040
People on unemployment benefit (WW)010101020
People receiving state pension (AOW)310320320320330
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%2%2%2%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%3%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over27%27%27%28%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)25.3%25026.1%8,81026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)48.5%48048.4%16,37040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)26.3%26025.5%8,61033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils110
  • Secondary school pupils60
  • Vocational (MBO) students40
  • Higher professional (HBO) students40
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1103,7501,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils602,250935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students401,360466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students40870440,2202025
University (WO) students0130335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)2508,8103,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)48016,3705,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)2608,6104,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)2008,3803,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)2909,2103,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)44015,8405,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)53016,9205,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)2308,2504,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)3009,0304,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,980 kWh

2025Steenwijkerland: 2,840 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,070 m³

2024Steenwijkerland: 960 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,060 kWh

2025Steenwijkerland: 1,380 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
BlokzijlSteenwijkerland
  • Homes using natural gas92%
    Steenwijkerland: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas3%
    Steenwijkerland: 6% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power37%
    Steenwijkerland: 47% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Steenwijkerland: 12% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,980 kWh2,840 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,060 kWh1,380 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,070 m³960 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas3%6%12%2025
Homes using natural gas92%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power37%47%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically7%12%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)

56.7%

8 Nov 2026Steenwijkerland: 58.9%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

32.2%

8 Nov 2026Steenwijkerland: 38.8%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

17.5%

8 Nov 2026Steenwijkerland: 11.6%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

354

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
BlokzijlSteenwijkerland
  • Label A+++++0%
    Steenwijkerland: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++3.4%
    Steenwijkerland: 2.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++2.8%
    Steenwijkerland: 3.3% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.6%
    Steenwijkerland: 2.2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+1.7%
    Steenwijkerland: 2.7% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A23.7%
    Steenwijkerland: 28.1% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B18.9%
    Steenwijkerland: 15.7% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C24.3%
    Steenwijkerland: 25.1% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D7.1%
    Steenwijkerland: 8.8% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E5.1%
    Steenwijkerland: 4.5% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F4.2%
    Steenwijkerland: 3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G8.2%
    Steenwijkerland: 4.1% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label35411,7155,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)56.7%58.9%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++3.4%2.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++2.8%3.3%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.6%2.2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+1.7%2.7%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A23.7%28.1%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B18.9%15.7%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C24.3%25.1%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D7.1%8.8%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E5.1%4.5%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F4.2%3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G8.2%4.1%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better32.2%38.8%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G17.5%11.6%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

6.3%

2024Steenwijkerland: 9.2%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

20

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

61

2024Steenwijkerland: 74Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

85

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care201,000486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)6.3%9.2%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients853,3451,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents6174722024

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.

BlokzijlSteenwijkerland

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2.6 within 1 km · 4.2 within 3 km · 5.2 within 5 km

  • Department store14.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 5.7 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 2 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.1 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service12.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 9.7 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic14.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)24.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 17.6 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.1 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.5 within 1 km · 1.9 within 3 km · 2.1 within 5 km

  • Secondary school13.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 5.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km

  • VMBO school13.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 5.4 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school13.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 6.9 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station14.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 7.5 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station23.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 16.7 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 3.4 within 1 km · 3.9 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km

  • Café2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.7 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.5 within 1 km · 2.9 within 3 km · 3.2 within 5 km

  • Hotel0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 3 within 5 km · 6.1 within 10 km · 25.9 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library6.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool6.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink32.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 26.2 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 8.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue14.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 7 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue29.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 31.4 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema14.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 7.4 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna29.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 21 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon22.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 15.8 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction4.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 8.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 2.9 within 20 km · 21.9 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Steenwijkerland: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.7 km2 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.8 km1.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.6 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km1.94.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.90.51.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km11.87.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km1.12.516.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance12.7 km9.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.7 km2.3 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance14.8 km7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km011.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km01.32.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km42.98.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance24.7 km17.6 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km000.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km001.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km00.74.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km0.80.81.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km13.2111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km1.14.423.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.7 km1.3 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km2.62.26.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km4.27.847.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km5.211.1102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance14.2 km5.7 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km00.52.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km00.86.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km33.619.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.8 km2.3 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km00.92.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km0.73.522.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km14.948.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.7 km1.5 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km2.51.95.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km2.98.246.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km3.212.199.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.7 km1.3 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km3.42.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km3.911.265.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km4.215.4143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance0.6 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km33.617.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km6.19.342.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km25.92799.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.91.32.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km15.319.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km1.17.943.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.7 km1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.91.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km15.214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km27.933.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.51.31.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km2.17.4221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance13.4 km5.4 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km01.63.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km0281 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km02.920.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance13.4 km5.4 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km01.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km0271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km02.918.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance13.5 km6.9 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km00.421 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km00.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km00.811.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance0.8 km1.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance14.8 km7.5 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance23.6 km16.7 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance6.4 km2.1 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance6.5 km4.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance32.5 km26.2 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance0.8 km3.5 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km11.83.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km23.88.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km8.112.322.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance14.9 km7 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km00.53.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km00.78.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km21.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance29.6 km31.4 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance14.7 km7.4 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km00.51.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km00.72.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km11.87.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance29.6 km21 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance22.7 km15.8 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance4.4 km8.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km11.12.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km2.94.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km21.922.139.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance5.7 km2.8 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

260

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BlokzijlSteenwijkerland
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.5% (30)
    Steenwijkerland: 10% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy15.4% (40)
    Steenwijkerland: 17.1% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants21.2% (55)
    Steenwijkerland: 18.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication3.8% (10)
    Steenwijkerland: 4.7% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate5.8% (15)
    Steenwijkerland: 5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services21.2% (55)
    Steenwijkerland: 20.3% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care11.5% (30)
    Steenwijkerland: 13.8% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services9.6% (25)
    Steenwijkerland: 10.2% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations2606,2202,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing3062581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy401,065368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants551,170419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication10290202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate15310123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services551,260647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care30860435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services25635274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

769

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.2

1 Jan 2026Steenwijkerland: 1.2Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

51 per km²

1 Jan 2026Steenwijkerland: 83 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

87

1 Jan 2026−1 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Petrol cars70.2%54073.4%17,55877.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels29.8%22926.6%6,34922.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars76923,9077,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars54017,5586,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels2296,3491,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.21.20.91 Jan 2026
Car density51 per km²83 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles872,777706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars527522540
Cars on other fuels208213229
Cars per household1.21.21.2
Motorcycles888587

Area and buildings

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

Total area

1,628 ha

2026Steenwijkerland: 32,159 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

191 per km²

1 Jan 2026Steenwijkerland: 581 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

178

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
BlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlands
Land92.8%1,511 ha89.6%28,819 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water7.2%117 ha10.4%3,340 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureBlokzijlSteenwijkerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1784,1481,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties04713,3832025
Total area1,628 ha32,159 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land1,511 ha28,819 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water117 ha3,340 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density191 per km²581 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area1,628 ha1,628 ha1,628 ha
Land1,508 ha1,508 ha1,511 ha
Water120 ha120 ha117 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBlokzijl
1 Jan 2024186 per km²
1 Jan 2025185 per km²
1 Jan 2026191 per km²

Neighbourhoods in Blokzijl

Blokzijl is divided into 4 neighbourhoods.