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Centrum in figures

Facts and figures about the Centrum district in Alkmaar 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 Alkmaar and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

9,825

1 Jan 2026+270 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

5,840

1 Jan 2026+145 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

5,931

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€377,000

2025Alkmaar: €380,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€42,400

2024Alkmaar: €34,700Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

8,192 per km²

1 Jan 2026Alkmaar: 1,027 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Centrum

The homes most recently listed in the Centrum district in Alkmaar, 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

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

10%

1 Jan 2025Alkmaar: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

9%

1 Jan 2025Alkmaar: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Owner-occupied52%59%57%
Rented from a housing association10%28%28%
Rented from another landlord38%14%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes69%39%37%
Terraced houses23%37%29%
Corner houses6%14%13%
Semi-detached houses1%4%9%
Detached houses0%6%13%
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Homes5,93154,7398,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes029869,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€377,000€380,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes31%61%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses23%37%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses6%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses1%4%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses0%6%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes69%39%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes9%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied52%59%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association10%28%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord38%14%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago90%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years10%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes48%41%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Alkmaar: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Alkmaar: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
CentrumAlkmaar
  • 0–14 years8.4% (820)
    Alkmaar: 14.5% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.6% (1,040)
    Alkmaar: 10.9% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years37.9% (3,725)
    Alkmaar: 26.3% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years26.3% (2,585)
    Alkmaar: 26.6% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years13.7% (1,345)
    Alkmaar: 16.7% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over3.1% (305)
    Alkmaar: 5.1% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Men51.2%5,03549.3%55,85849.8%9,025,827
Women48.8%4,79050.7%57,33850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Never married61.2%6,01051.4%58,18550.2%9,101,569
Married25.3%2,48034.5%39,05237.3%6,758,191
Divorced10.6%1,0459.5%10,7527.7%1,404,105
Widowed2.9%2854.6%5,2074.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Dutch origin73.7%7,24073.6%83,26870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)11.7%1,1508.2%9,2939.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe14.6%1,43018.2%20,63519.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin73.8%7,24073.6%83,26870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3.3%3203.5%3,9133.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe6.5%6358.3%9,3448.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe8.4%8254.8%5,3806.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe8.1%79510%11,29111%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Residents9,825113,19618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men5,03555,8589,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women4,79057,3389,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years82016,4552,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1,04012,3072,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years3,72529,7424,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years2,58530,0824,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years1,34518,8792,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over3055,731956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married6,01058,1859,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married2,48039,0526,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1,04510,7521,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed2855,207866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin7,24083,26812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1,1509,2931,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1,43020,6353,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin7,24083,26812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3203,913614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe6359,3441,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe8255,3801,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe79511,2911,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births751,075166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents101092025
Deaths501,080173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents510102025
Population density8,192 per km²1,027 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over1,58524,1623,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over9,00096,75015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age7,58075,05012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age1,41021,7003,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents9,5559,7609,825
Men4,8504,9805,035
Women4,7054,7804,790
0–14 years835815820
15–24 years1,0551,1051,040
25–44 years3,6153,6553,725
45–64 years2,5552,5952,585
Never married5,8456,0156,010
Married2,4352,4402,480
Divorced1,0151,0251,045
Widowed265285285
Dutch origin7,1357,2607,240
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1,0701,0951,150
Origin outside Europe1,3501,4051,430
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin7,1357,2607,240
Born in the Netherlands, European origin310320320
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe635655635
Born elsewhere in Europe760775825
Born outside Europe715750795
Population density7,960 per km²8,130 per km²8,192 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 over8,9908,9508,9409,000
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age7,6207,5707,5507,580
Residents of state pension age1,3701,3801,4001,410

Households

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

Average household size

1.6

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Single-person households55.5%3,24042.5%23,38840.3%3,412,202
Households without children27.7%1,62026.5%14,60828.3%2,398,121
Households with children16.8%98031%17,03431.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Households5,84055,0308,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households3,24023,3883,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1,62014,6082,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children98017,0342,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size1.622.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households5,6955,8305,840
Single-person households3,1553,2503,240
Households without children1,6001,6351,620
Households with children940950980
Average household size1.71.61.6

Income and wealth

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

Average income per income recipient

€47,500

2024Alkmaar: €41,500Netherlands: €42,200

Average standardised household income

€42,700

2024Alkmaar: €40,200Netherlands: €41,900

Median household wealth

€79,800

2024Alkmaar: €155,500Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

4.8%

2024Alkmaar: 2.7%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

5%

2024Alkmaar: 6.4%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)28.8%37.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)46.1%42.9%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.1%19.4%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)42.1%39.4%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)42.6%42.5%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)15.3%18.1%20%
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients8,30092,60014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€47,500€41,500€42,2002024
Average income per resident€42,400€34,700€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)28.8%37.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.1%19.4%20%2024
People living in poverty4.8%2.7%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line5%6.4%6.4%2024
Average standardised household income€42,700€40,200€41,9002024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)42.1%39.4%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)15.3%18.1%20%2024
Median household wealth€79,800€155,500€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

6,350

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

79%

2024Alkmaar: 72%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)53%57%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)27%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)20%16%17%
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)6,35060,7209,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)79%72%72%2024
Employees (register data)80%84%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)53%57%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)27%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)20%16%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
CentrumAlkmaar
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over16%
    Alkmaar: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    Alkmaar: 7% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Alkmaar: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Alkmaar: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance902,570409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit4206,340798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1201,000173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)1,40021,6003,359,14031 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 over1%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%7%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over16%22%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 assistance11010010010090
People on disability benefit420410410410420
People on unemployment benefit (WW)110110100120120
People receiving state pension (AOW)1,3601,3701,3701,3901,400
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 over1%1%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%5%5%5%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over15%15%16%16%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)14.7%1,23024.6%20,93026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)38.6%3,22042%35,76040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)46.7%3,90033.4%28,40033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils380
  • Secondary school pupils290
  • Vocational (MBO) students160
  • Higher professional (HBO) students220
  • University (WO) students100
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils3808,7901,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils2905,720935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students1602,930466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students2202,240440,2202025
University (WO) students100880335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)1,23020,9303,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)3,22035,7605,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)3,90028,4004,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)1,09020,3103,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)1,44021,6403,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)2,96035,0005,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)3,44036,5205,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)3,63027,7204,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)4,21029,1004,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

1,960 kWh

2025Alkmaar: 2,260 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

670 m³

2024Alkmaar: 750 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

170 kWh

2025Alkmaar: 700 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
CentrumAlkmaar
  • Homes using natural gas80%
    Alkmaar: 82% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas17%
    Alkmaar: 14% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power11%
    Alkmaar: 36% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes on district heating14%
    Alkmaar: 11% · Netherlands: 7%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically4%
    Alkmaar: 6% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home1,960 kWh2,260 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home170 kWh700 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home670 m³750 m³800 m³2024
Homes on district heating14%11%7%2025
Homes without natural gas17%14%12%2025
Homes using natural gas80%82%81%2025
Homes with solar power11%36%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically4%6%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)

61.5%

8 Nov 2026Alkmaar: 63.3%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

44.2%

8 Nov 2026Alkmaar: 41.4%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

16%

8 Nov 2026Alkmaar: 8.7%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

4,006

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
CentrumAlkmaar
  • Label A+++++0%
    Alkmaar: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Alkmaar: 0.4% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++2.4%
    Alkmaar: 2.9% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++5.7%
    Alkmaar: 4.6% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+7.6%
    Alkmaar: 5.8% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A28.4%
    Alkmaar: 27.8% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B11.1%
    Alkmaar: 16.2% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C21.3%
    Alkmaar: 26.5% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D7.4%
    Alkmaar: 7.3% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E6.4%
    Alkmaar: 4% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F4.7%
    Alkmaar: 2.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G4.9%
    Alkmaar: 2.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label4,00635,7485,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)61.5%63.3%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0.4%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++2.4%2.9%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++5.7%4.6%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+7.6%5.8%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A28.4%27.8%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B11.1%16.2%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C21.3%26.5%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D7.4%7.3%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E6.4%4%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F4.7%2.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G4.9%2.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better44.2%41.4%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G16%8.7%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

11.1%

2024Alkmaar: 13.2%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

165

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

39

2024Alkmaar: 68Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

370

2024
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care1653,465486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)11.1%13.2%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients3707,6201,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents3968722024

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.

CentrumAlkmaar

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 4.9 within 1 km · 19.3 within 3 km · 27.8 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 37.5 within 1 km · 90.7 within 3 km · 119.2 within 5 km

  • Department store0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 4.9 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km · 16.9 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 18.9 within 3 km · 21.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 4 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 3 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km · 6.9 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.2 within 1 km · 28.8 within 3 km · 44.3 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.9 within 1 km · 28.3 within 3 km · 41.5 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.6 within 1 km · 16.5 within 3 km · 28 within 5 km

  • Secondary school0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 10.3 within 3 km · 12.4 within 5 km · 25.9 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 9.3 within 3 km · 11.4 within 5 km · 24.9 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 3.6 within 3 km · 5.1 within 5 km · 10.9 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 66.7 within 1 km · 118.7 within 3 km · 134.4 within 5 km

  • Café0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 22.1 within 1 km · 41.3 within 3 km · 43.5 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 38.2 within 1 km · 75.3 within 3 km · 88.1 within 5 km

  • Hotel0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 11.7 within 5 km · 31.6 within 10 km · 69.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink3.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 4 within 5 km · 7.8 within 10 km · 15.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 3.7 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km · 6.7 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 2 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km

  • Sauna0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 4.2 within 10 km · 12.2 within 20 km · 42.2 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Alkmaar: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.1 km1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.4 km0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.6 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.8 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km16.510.79.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.51.41.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km18.997.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km21.217.216.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance2.3 km4 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.7 km1.3 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance1.5 km3.9 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km31.91.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km54.12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km6.96.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance1.5 km4.2 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km10.70.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km10.91.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km11.34.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km4.91.81.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km19.311.6111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km27.821.923.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.3 km0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km37.58.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km90.752.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km119.290.1102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance0.6 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km4.93.42.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km87.16.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km16.915.319.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.3 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km22.13.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km41.322.622.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km43.533.548.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.2 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km38.265.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km75.341.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km88.167.499.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.2 km0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km66.71081 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km118.766.665.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km134.4102.4143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance0.4 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km11.7917.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km31.628.942.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km69.266.499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km3.22.42.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km28.816.819.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km44.336.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.5 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km3.92.32.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km28.316.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km41.535.333.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.61.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km2823.5221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance0.9 km2.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km10.34.73.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km12.49.981 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km25.921.920.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1.1 km2.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km9.34.23.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km11.49.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km24.92118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance0.9 km2.4 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km3.6221 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km5.13.94.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km10.99.411.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.8 km1.2 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance1.1 km3.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance1.1 km4.1 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance0.8 km1.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2 km3.3 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance3.3 km5.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance0.5 km2.5 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km43.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km7.878.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km15.114.622.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance0.8 km2.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km3.72.53.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km54.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km6.76.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance1.1 km3.6 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance1.1 km3.6 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km21.71.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km32.62.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km54.97.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance0.8 km3.6 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance0.7 km3.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance2.7 km4.4 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km4.24.22.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km12.212.58.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km42.24139.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1 km2 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

2,830

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
CentrumAlkmaar
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Alkmaar: 1.3% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy8.1% (230)
    Alkmaar: 15.3% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants28.3% (800)
    Alkmaar: 16.9% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.4% (180)
    Alkmaar: 7.2% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate4.9% (140)
    Alkmaar: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services23.9% (675)
    Alkmaar: 24.6% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care12.5% (355)
    Alkmaar: 18.8% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services15.9% (450)
    Alkmaar: 11.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations2,83016,4552,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing022081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy2302,515368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants8002,780419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication1801,180202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate140750123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services6754,045647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care3553,090435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services4501,875274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

3,754

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.6

1 Jan 2026Alkmaar: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

3,131 per km²

1 Jan 2026Alkmaar: 438 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

384

1 Jan 2026+1 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Petrol cars79.7%2,99379.4%38,35677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels20.3%76120.6%9,94522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars3,75448,3017,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars2,99338,3566,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels7619,9451,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.60.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density3,131 per km²438 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles3844,451706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars3,0073,0522,993
Cars on other fuels579649761
Cars per household0.60.60.6
Motorcycles383400384

Area and buildings

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

Total area

134 ha

2026Alkmaar: 11,735 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

4,177 per km²

1 Jan 2026Alkmaar: 2,404 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

1,563

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
CentrumAlkmaarNetherlands
Land89.6%120 ha93.9%11,018 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water10.4%14 ha6.1%716 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureCentrumAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1,5638,2941,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties017013,3832025
Total area134 ha11,735 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land120 ha11,018 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water14 ha716 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density4,177 per km²2,404 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area134 ha134 ha134 ha
Land120 ha120 ha120 ha
Water14 ha14 ha14 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodCentrum
1 Jan 20244,052 per km²
1 Jan 20254,130 per km²
1 Jan 20264,177 per km²

Neighbourhoods in Centrum

Centrum is divided into 4 neighbourhoods.