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Wijk 51 Kern Emmen Noord in figures

Facts and figures about the Wijk 51 Kern Emmen Noord district in Emmen 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 Emmen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,655

1 Jan 2026+55 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

670

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

552

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€423,000

2025Emmen: €265,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

37 per km²

1 Jan 2026Emmen: 327 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

6

2025

Built in the last 10 years

5%

1 Jan 2025Emmen: 4%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

4%

1 Jan 2025Emmen: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Owner-occupied86%63%57%
Rented from a housing association4%28%28%
Rented from another landlord9%9%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes5%21%37%
Terraced houses1%25%29%
Corner houses1%13%13%
Semi-detached houses13%17%9%
Detached houses81%25%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes55250,7108,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes617269,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€423,000€265,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes95%79%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses1%25%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses1%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses13%17%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses81%25%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes5%21%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes4%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied86%63%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association4%28%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord9%9%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago95%96%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years5%4%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes14%37%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Emmen: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Emmen: 13Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmen
  • 0–14 years13% (215)
    Emmen: 13.6% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years11.5% (190)
    Emmen: 11.4% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years17.6% (290)
    Emmen: 22.4% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years31.5% (520)
    Emmen: 27.8% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years22.4% (370)
    Emmen: 18.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over3.9% (65)
    Emmen: 6.1% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Men51.1%84550.1%55,04549.8%9,025,827
Women48.9%81049.9%54,83650.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Never married43.2%71545%49,42250.2%9,101,569
Married47.7%79040%43,95737.3%6,758,191
Divorced5.4%908.7%9,5157.7%1,404,105
Widowed3.6%606.4%6,9874.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Dutch origin91.8%1,52084%92,31670.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4.8%807.1%7,8449.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe3.3%558.8%9,72119.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin92.1%1,52084%92,31670.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3%503.3%3,6103.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1.5%253.5%3,8788.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.8%303.9%4,2346.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe1.5%255.3%5,84311%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,655109,88118,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men84555,0459,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women81054,8369,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years21514,9392,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years19012,4732,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years29024,5734,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years52030,5084,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years37020,7362,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over656,652956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married71549,4229,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married79043,9576,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced909,5151,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed606,987866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,52092,31612,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)807,8441,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe559,7213,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,52092,31612,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin503,610614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe253,8781,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe304,2341,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe255,8431,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births15989166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents10992025
Deaths101,438173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents1013102025
Population density37 per km²327 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over42527,0333,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,44094,96015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,05070,60012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age38024,3603,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,6001,6201,655
Men820825845
Women775790810
0–14 years190205215
15–24 years180190190
25–44 years280275290
45–64 years520525520
Never married685695715
Married760775790
Divorced909090
Widowed606060
Dutch origin1,4751,4901,520
European origin (outside the Netherlands)707580
Origin outside Europe505555
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,4751,4901,520
Born in the Netherlands, European origin404550
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe252525
Born elsewhere in Europe303030
Born outside Europe202525
Population density36 per km²36 per km²37 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 over1,4301,4201,4301,440
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,0601,0501,0601,050
Residents of state pension age370370380380

Households

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

Average household size

2.5

1 Jan 2026+0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Single-person households20.1%13536.9%18,77540.3%3,412,202
Households without children43.3%29031.7%16,09528.3%2,398,121
Households with children36.6%24531.4%15,95531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Households67050,8258,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households13518,7753,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children29016,0952,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children24515,9552,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.52.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households665675670
Single-person households150150135
Households without children285285290
Households with children230235245
Average household size2.42.42.5

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€248,600

2024Emmen: €96,100Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

4.7%

2024Emmen: 2.9%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

5.6%

2024Emmen: 7.6%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)43.5%44.8%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)37.1%42.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.4%13.1%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)31.2%42.8%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)42.6%43.1%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)26.2%14.1%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,30089,90014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)43.5%44.8%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.4%13.1%20%2024
People living in poverty4.7%2.9%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line5.6%7.6%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)31.2%42.8%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)26.2%14.1%20%2024
Median household wealth€248,600€96,100€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

840

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

68%

2024Emmen: 67%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)48%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%29%27%
Self-employed (register data)30%13%17%
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)84053,7809,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)68%67%72%2024
Employees (register data)70%87%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)48%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%29%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)30%13%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmen
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over27%
    Emmen: 26% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%
    Emmen: 8% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Emmen: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Emmen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance302,970409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit907,510798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)101,230173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)38024,2803,359,14031 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%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%8%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over27%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 assistance3030303030
People on disability benefit9090909090
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1010101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)370370370380380
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%0%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%2%2%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%6%6%6%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over26%26%26%27%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)28.8%36032%26,30026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)45.6%57049%40,21040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)25.6%32019%15,59033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils110
  • Secondary school pupils70
  • Vocational (MBO) students60
  • Higher professional (HBO) students40
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1108,0101,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils705,340935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students603,850466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students402,080440,2202025
University (WO) students10320335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)36026,3003,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)57040,2105,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)32015,5904,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)30025,7403,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)43027,0003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)50039,6205,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)62040,7705,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)27015,2104,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)38015,9604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,950 kWh

2025Emmen: 2,790 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,310 m³

2024Emmen: 960 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

2,380 kWh

2025Emmen: 1,360 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmen
  • Homes using natural gas78%
    Emmen: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas8%
    Emmen: 5% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power64%
    Emmen: 53% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically18%
    Emmen: 12% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,950 kWh2,790 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home2,380 kWh1,360 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,310 m³960 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas8%5%12%2025
Homes using natural gas78%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power64%53%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically18%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)

42.9%

8 Nov 2026Emmen: 61.5%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

29.6%

8 Nov 2026Emmen: 37.4%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

25%

8 Nov 2026Emmen: 8.7%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

216

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmen
  • Label A+++++0%
    Emmen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.9%
    Emmen: 1.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++5.6%
    Emmen: 2.3% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.5%
    Emmen: 1.2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+1.4%
    Emmen: 2.9% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A21.3%
    Emmen: 29.5% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B15.7%
    Emmen: 20.7% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C19.9%
    Emmen: 25.4% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D9.7%
    Emmen: 7.7% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E6.9%
    Emmen: 4% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F9.7%
    Emmen: 2.3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G8.3%
    Emmen: 2.4% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label21630,9175,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)42.9%61.5%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.9%1.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++5.6%2.3%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.5%1.2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+1.4%2.9%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A21.3%29.5%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B15.7%20.7%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C19.9%25.4%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D9.7%7.7%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E6.9%4%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F9.7%2.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G8.3%2.4%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better29.6%37.4%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G25%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)

7.9%

2024Emmen: 12%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

25

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

68

2024Emmen: 107Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

110

2024
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care253,000486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)7.9%12%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients11011,7451,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents68107722024

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.

Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmen

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 3.7 within 3 km · 10.2 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 11.2 within 3 km · 32.2 within 5 km

  • Department store3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1.3 within 5 km · 2.3 within 10 km · 5.9 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.2 within 3 km · 4.3 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 7.5 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 7.1 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1.2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 7.5 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 5.7 within 3 km · 17 within 5 km

  • After-school care1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 3.8 within 3 km · 11.5 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 3.6 within 3 km · 10.3 within 5 km

  • Secondary school3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 1 within 3 km · 3.6 within 5 km · 7.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1 within 3 km · 3.6 within 5 km · 7.1 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school4.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 6.2 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0.3 within 3 km · 1.6 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 5.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 7.7 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 17.8 within 3 km · 42.5 within 5 km

  • Café1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 3.5 within 3 km · 8.3 within 5 km

  • Snack bar2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 13 within 3 km · 32.7 within 5 km

  • Hotel3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 5.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1.9 within 5 km · 6.2 within 10 km · 19.3 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 5.1 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink59 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 65 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 1.5 within 10 km · 5.8 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 7.4 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0.6 within 5 km · 1.4 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue35.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 35.6 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 5.6 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 1.1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Sauna4.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 6.2 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 6.9 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction4.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 6.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2.4 within 10 km · 4.9 within 20 km · 17.5 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station5.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Emmen: 4 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance2.9 km1.5 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance2.4 km1.4 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1.2 km0.9 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.4 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km3.649.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km00.61.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km1.21.97.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km4.34.316.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance4.6 km7.5 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance2.6 km1.7 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance4.6 km7.1 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0.70.41.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km10.72.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km1.21.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance4.6 km7.5 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0.70.40.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km10.71.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km114.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km01.21.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km3.73.9111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km10.28.523.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance2.3 km1.2 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km0.23.96.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km11.212.147.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km32.226102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance3.4 km3.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km1.312.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km2.32.46.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km5.95.119.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.6 km2.1 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.40.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km3.52.822.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km8.36.248.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance2.2 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.32.85.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km1310.846.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km32.723.399.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.2 km1.3 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.93.181 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km17.812.365.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km42.527.5143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance3.6 km5.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km1.91.417.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km6.23.142.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km19.313.299.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.41.82.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km5.77.219.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km1716.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1.4 km1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.31.32.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km3.84.914.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km11.511.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.31.21.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km10.39.8221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance3.1 km4.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km11.33.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km3.62.881 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km7.15.320.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance3.1 km4.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km11.33.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km3.62.871 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km7.15.318.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance4.1 km6.2 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km0.30.621 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km1.61.24.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km32.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.6 km2.1 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.3 km5.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance3.9 km7.7 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance3.6 km3.2 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance6.1 km5.1 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance59 km65 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance4 km4.7 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km0.80.63.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km1.51.88.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km5.84.622.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance4.2 km7.4 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km0.60.43.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km1.418.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km21.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance35.2 km35.6 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance4.2 km5.6 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0.70.51.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km1.11.12.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km227.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance4.7 km6.2 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance3.2 km6.9 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance4.1 km6.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km2.41.52.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km4.94.28.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km17.516.439.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance5.8 km4 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

350

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmen
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.4% (40)
    Emmen: 4.2% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy10% (35)
    Emmen: 17.8% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants20% (70)
    Emmen: 21.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication5.7% (20)
    Emmen: 5.5% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate4.3% (15)
    Emmen: 4.9% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services17.1% (60)
    Emmen: 18.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care17.1% (60)
    Emmen: 15.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services12.9% (45)
    Emmen: 11.8% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations35011,3852,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing4047581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy352,030368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants702,470419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication20630202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate15555123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services602,140647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care601,740435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services451,340274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

877

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.3

1 Jan 2026Emmen: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

20 per km²

1 Jan 2026Emmen: 169 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

132

1 Jan 2026+7 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Petrol cars71.6%62879.6%45,25677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels28.4%24920.4%11,58722.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars87756,8437,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars62845,2566,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels24911,5871,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.31.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density20 per km²169 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1325,943706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars655658628
Cars on other fuels215228249
Cars per household1.31.31.3
Motorcycles125129132

Area and buildings

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

Total area

4,535 ha

2026Emmen: 34,626 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

273 per km²

1 Jan 2026Emmen: 870 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

116

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

1

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Wijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlands
Land99.1%4,493 ha97.1%33,629 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0.9%42 ha2.9%997 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWijk 51 Kern Emmen NoordEmmenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1168,0861,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties1913,3832025
Total area4,535 ha34,626 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land4,493 ha33,629 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water42 ha997 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density273 per km²870 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area4,535 ha4,535 ha4,535 ha
Land4,492 ha4,492 ha4,493 ha
Water43 ha43 ha42 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWijk 51 Kern Emmen Noord
1 Jan 2024273 per km²
1 Jan 2025271 per km²
1 Jan 2026273 per km²

Neighbourhoods in Wijk 51 Kern Emmen Noord

Wijk 51 Kern Emmen Noord is divided into 3 neighbourhoods.