Neighbourhood

Achtersluispolder in figures

Facts and figures about the Achtersluispolder neighbourhood in Zaandam Zuid, Zaanstad 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 Zaandam Zuid, Zaanstad and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

645

1 Jan 2026+180 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

185

1 Jan 2026−55 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€348,000

2025Zaandam Zuid: €336,000Zaanstad: €389,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

648 per km²

1 Jan 2026Zaandam Zuid: 5,013 per km²Zaanstad: 2,242 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

2025

Built in the last 10 years

1 Jan 2025Zaandam Zuid: 2%Zaanstad: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

45%

1 Jan 2025Zaandam Zuid: 4%Zaanstad: 4%Netherlands: 4%

Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Owner-occupied	30%	44%	54%	57%
Rented from a housing association	0%	45%	36%	28%
Rented from another landlord	70%	11%	10%	14%

Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes	40%	41%	38%	37%
Terraced houses	5%	37%	35%	29%
Corner houses	5%	14%	15%	13%
Semi-detached houses	40%	6%	6%	9%
Detached houses	10%	2%	5%	13%

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Homes	20	6,029	72,329	8,274,478	1 Jan 2025
Newly built homes	0	45	604	69,189	2025
Average WOZ value of homes	€348,000	€336,000	€389,000	€398,000	2025
Single-family homes	60%	59%	62%	63%	1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses	5%	37%	35%	29%	1 Jan 2025
Corner houses	5%	14%	15%	13%	1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses	40%	6%	6%	9%	1 Jan 2025
Detached houses	10%	2%	5%	13%	1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes	40%	41%	38%	37%	1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes	45%	4%	4%	4%	1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied	30%	44%	54%	57%	1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association	0%	45%	36%	28%	1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord	70%	11%	10%	14%	1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago	100%	98%	93%	92%	1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years	0%	2%	7%	8%	1 Jan 2025
Rented homes	70%	56%	46%	42%	1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

2025Zaandam Zuid: 10Zaanstad: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

2025Zaandam Zuid: 10Zaanstad: 9Netherlands: 10

Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026

AchtersluispolderZaandam Zuid

0–14 years0% (0)
Zaandam Zuid: 17.6% · Zaanstad: 15.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
15–24 years25.6% (165)
Zaandam Zuid: 11.8% · Zaanstad: 11.4% · Netherlands: 12.2%
25–44 years55% (355)
Zaandam Zuid: 30.9% · Zaanstad: 27.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
45–64 years18.6% (120)
Zaandam Zuid: 25.1% · Zaanstad: 26.4% · Netherlands: 26%
65–79 years0.8% (5)
Zaandam Zuid: 10.9% · Zaanstad: 13.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
80 years and over0% (0)
Zaandam Zuid: 3.7% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 5.3%

Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Men	88.4%570	51.3%7,205	50%82,518	49.8%9,025,827
Women	11.6%75	48.7%6,845	50%82,683	50.2%9,104,381

Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Never married	81.3%520	57.6%8,095	51.7%85,346	50.2%9,101,569
Married	18.8%120	30%4,215	35.4%58,419	37.3%6,758,191
Divorced	0%0	8.8%1,235	8.6%14,166	7.7%1,404,105
Widowed	0%0	3.6%505	4.4%7,270	4.8%866,343

Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Dutch origin	2.3%15	45.6%6,400	59.4%98,131	70.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)	29.5%190	14.5%2,040	10.6%17,478	9.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe	68.2%440	39.9%5,610	30%49,592	19.5%3,531,807

Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin	2.3%15	45.5%6,400	59.4%98,131	70.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin	0%0	4.2%595	3.6%5,898	3.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe	0.8%5	17.6%2,470	14.5%24,016	8.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe	29.5%190	10.3%1,450	7%11,580	6.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe	67.4%435	22.3%3,140	15.5%25,576	11%1,999,584

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Residents	645	14,050	165,201	18,130,208	1 Jan 2026
Men	570	7,205	82,518	9,025,827	1 Jan 2026
Women	75	6,845	82,683	9,104,381	1 Jan 2026
0–14 years	0	2,475	26,287	2,683,698	1 Jan 2026
15–24 years	165	1,660	18,898	2,203,633	1 Jan 2026
25–44 years	355	4,345	45,378	4,699,676	1 Jan 2026
45–64 years	120	3,530	43,621	4,709,693	1 Jan 2026
65–79 years	5	1,525	22,968	2,876,999	1 Jan 2026
80 years and over	0	515	8,049	956,509	1 Jan 2026
Never married	520	8,095	85,346	9,101,569	1 Jan 2026
Married	120	4,215	58,419	6,758,191	1 Jan 2026
Divorced	0	1,235	14,166	1,404,105	1 Jan 2026
Widowed	0	505	7,270	866,343	1 Jan 2026
Dutch origin	15	6,400	98,131	12,859,141	1 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)	190	2,040	17,478	1,739,260	1 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe	440	5,610	49,592	3,531,807	1 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin	15	6,400	98,131	12,859,141	1 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin	0	595	5,898	614,116	1 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe	5	2,470	24,016	1,532,223	1 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe	190	1,450	11,580	1,125,144	1 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe	435	3,140	25,576	1,999,584	1 Jan 2026
Births	0	150	1,621	166,588	2025
Births per 1,000 residents	0	10	10	9	2025
Deaths	0	125	1,518	173,494	2025
Deaths per 1,000 residents	0	10	9	10	2025
Population density	648 per km²	5,013 per km²	2,242 per km²	539 per km²	1 Jan 2026
65 years and over	5	2,015	30,576	3,755,679	1 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over	650	11,580	138,980	15,450,520	31 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age	650	9,810	111,570	12,071,600	31 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age	0	1,770	27,410	3,378,920	31 Dec 2025

Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026

Figure	1 Jan 2024	1 Jan 2025	1 Jan 2026
Residents	465	500	645
Men	370	420	570
Women	90	75	75
0–14 years	5	5	0
15–24 years	90	100	165
25–44 years	275	285	355
45–64 years	90	100	120
Never married	350	395	520
Married	100	95	120
Divorced	10	5	0
Widowed	0	5	0
Dutch origin	25	20	15
European origin (outside the Netherlands)	240	190	190
Origin outside Europe	195	285	440
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin	20	20	15
Born in the Netherlands, European origin	0	0	0
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe	0	0	5
Born elsewhere in Europe	240	190	190
Born outside Europe	200	280	435
Population density	461 per km²	496 per km²	648 per km²

Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025

Figure	31 Mar 2025	30 Jun 2025	30 Sept 2025	31 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 and over	650	660	670	650
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age	650	660	670	650
Residents of state pension age	0	0	0	0

Households

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

Average household size

1.1

1 Jan 2026

Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Single-person households	97.2%175	42%2,655	37.9%28,325	40.3%3,412,202
Households without children	2.8%5	21.4%1,355	25.8%19,245	28.3%2,398,121
Households with children	0%0	36.6%2,315	36.3%27,107	31.4%2,664,351

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Households	185	6,325	74,677	8,474,674	1 Jan 2026
Single-person households	175	2,655	28,325	3,412,202	1 Jan 2026
Households without children	5	1,355	19,245	2,398,121	1 Jan 2026
Households with children	0	2,315	27,107	2,664,351	1 Jan 2026
Average household size	1.1	2.1	2.2	2.1	1 Jan 2026

Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026

Figure	1 Jan 2024	1 Jan 2025	1 Jan 2026
Households	240	185	185
Single-person households	230	175	175
Households without children	5	10	5
Households with children	0	5	0
Average household size	1.1	1.1	1.1

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€0

2024Zaandam Zuid: €23,100Zaanstad: €115,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

22.4%

2024Zaandam Zuid: 5.3%Zaanstad: 3.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

10.5%

2024Zaandam Zuid: 10.7%Zaanstad: 7.2%Netherlands: 6.4%

People by national income groupFigures for 2024

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)	40.1%	43.2%	39.1%	40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)	58.6%	41.8%	42.1%	40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)	1.3%	15%	18.8%	20%

Households by national income groupFigures for 2024

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)	95.5%	47.5%	39.4%	40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)	3.6%	39%	41.2%	40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)	0.9%	13.5%	19.4%	20%

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Income recipients	200	10,600	128,800	14,480,600	2024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)	40.1%	43.2%	39.1%	40%	2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)	1.3%	15%	18.8%	20%	2024
People living in poverty	22.4%	5.3%	3.8%	3.1%	2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line	10.5%	10.7%	7.2%	6.4%	2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)	95.5%	47.5%	39.4%	40%	2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)	0.9%	13.5%	19.4%	20%	2024
Median household wealth	€0	€23,100	€115,300	€135,500	2024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

210

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

86%

2024Zaandam Zuid: 69%Zaanstad: 71%Netherlands: 72%

Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)	4%	50%	55%	56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)	91%	32%	28%	27%
Self-employed (register data)	4%	19%	17%	17%

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Working population (register data)	210	7,010	85,650	9,601,220	2024
Net labour participation (register data)	86%	69%	71%	72%	2024
Employees (register data)	96%	81%	83%	83%	2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)	4%	50%	55%	56%	2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)	91%	32%	28%	27%	2024
Self-employed (register data)	4%	19%	17%	17%	2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025

AchtersluispolderZaandam Zuid

State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
Zaandam Zuid: 15% · Zaanstad: 20% · Netherlands: 22%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
Zaandam Zuid: 8% · Zaanstad: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
Zaandam Zuid: 4% · Zaanstad: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over0%
Zaandam Zuid: 1% · Zaanstad: 1% · Netherlands: 1%

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
People on social assistance	0	450	3,760	409,890	31 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit	0	870	8,980	798,610	31 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)	0	160	1,600	173,170	31 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)	0	1,760	27,250	3,359,140	31 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over	0%	1%	1%	1%	31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over	0%	4%	3%	3%	31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over	0%	8%	6%	5%	31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over	1%	15%	20%	22%	31 Dec 2025

Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025

Figure	30 Jun 2025	30 Sept 2025
People on social assistance	0	0
People on disability benefit	0	0
People on unemployment benefit (WW)	10	10
People receiving state pension (AOW)	0	0

Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025

Figure	31 Mar 2025	30 Jun 2025	30 Sept 2025	31 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over	0%	1%	1%	0%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over	0%	0%	0%	0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over	0%	0%	0%	0%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over	0%	0%	0%	1%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025

Primary school pupils0
Secondary school pupils10
Vocational (MBO) students20
Higher professional (HBO) students0
University (WO) students0

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Primary school pupils	0	1,340	14,310	1,464,300	2025
Secondary school pupils	10	740	8,340	935,800	2025
Vocational (MBO) students	20	380	4,500	466,800	2025
Higher professional (HBO) students	0	240	3,370	440,220	2025
University (WO) students	0	120	1,490	335,930	2025

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,610 kWh

2025Zaandam Zuid: 2,130 kWhZaanstad: 2,390 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

950 m³

2024Zaandam Zuid: 830 m³Zaanstad: 780 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

0 kWh

2025Zaandam Zuid: 340 kWhZaanstad: 600 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Average electricity use per home	2,610 kWh	2,130 kWh	2,390 kWh	2,580 kWh	2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home	0 kWh	340 kWh	600 kWh	930 kWh	2025
Average natural gas use per home	950 m³	830 m³	780 m³	800 m³	2024

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)

36.8%

8 Nov 2026Zaandam Zuid: 69.3%Zaanstad: 65.3%Netherlands: 62.2%

Homes with a registered energy label

8 Nov 2026

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Homes with a registered energy label	7	4,537	50,586	5,299,893	8 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)	36.8%	69.3%	65.3%	62.2%	8 Nov 2026

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.

AchtersluispolderZaandam Zuid

Daily shopping

Large supermarket2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.9 within 3 km · 19.5 within 5 km
Other daily groceries1.7 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.5 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 6.8 within 3 km · 71.9 within 5 km
Department store3.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.7 km · Zaanstad: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km · 38.4 within 20 km

Health

GP practice2.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.1 km · Zaanstad: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.5 within 3 km · 11.6 within 5 km
GP out-of-hours service5.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 2.7 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km
Pharmacy2.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.9 km · Zaanstad: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km
Hospital or outpatient clinic5.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 2.7 km · Zaanstad: 3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 12.4 within 20 km
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)5.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 2.7 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 10 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

Daycare1.8 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 9.8 within 3 km · 37.4 within 5 km
After-school care2.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.7 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.1 within 3 km · 26.7 within 5 km
Primary school1.8 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 7.9 within 3 km · 20.9 within 5 km
Secondary school2.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.1 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 28.2 within 10 km
VMBO school2.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.1 km · Zaanstad: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 2 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 26.2 within 10 km
HAVO/VWO school4.6 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 3.1 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km · 15.8 within 10 km

Getting around

Train station5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 2.3 km · Zaanstad: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km
Major interchange station5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 2.3 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km
Motorway access1.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.3 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

Restaurant1.8 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.4 within 3 km · 62.7 within 5 km
Café2.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.8 km · Zaanstad: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.9 within 3 km · 24.3 within 5 km
Snack bar0.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.5 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1 within 1 km · 9.6 within 3 km · 73.1 within 5 km
Hotel2.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 0.8 km · Zaanstad: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 10.1 within 5 km · 60.7 within 10 km · 494.5 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

Library4.6 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 2.3 km · Zaanstad: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km
Indoor swimming pool3.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.5 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km
Ice rink14.9 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 16 km · Zaanstad: 17.4 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km
Museum4.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.7 km · Zaanstad: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 11.9 within 10 km · 59.9 within 20 km
Performing arts venue3.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.3 km · Zaanstad: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 5 within 5 km · 23.4 within 10 km · 76.5 within 20 km
Pop music venue4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.3 km · Zaanstad: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km
Cinema4.1 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.5 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 2 within 5 km · 9 within 10 km · 20 within 20 km
Sauna8.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 9.5 km · Zaanstad: 7.2 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km
Tanning salon2.6 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.1 km · Zaanstad: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km
Attraction6.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 4.7 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 3 within 10 km · 14.4 within 20 km · 59.4 within 50 km

Safety

Fire station2.8 km
1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Zuid: 1.3 km · Zaanstad: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
GP practice: average distance	2.4 km	1.1 km	0.9 km	1.1 km	1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance	2 km	0.6 km	0.7 km	1 km	1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance	1.8 km	0.6 km	0.6 km	0.7 km	1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance	1.8 km	0.6 km	0.8 km	0.8 km	1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km	7.9	13.8	8.9	9.8	1 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km	0	0.7	1.1	1.2	1 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km	2.5	9.9	7.4	7.7	1 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km	11.6	17.8	15.3	16.9	1 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance	5.1 km	2.7 km	5 km	7.1 km	1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance	2.4 km	0.9 km	1.1 km	1.3 km	1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance	5.1 km	2.7 km	3 km	5 km	1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km	0.4	1	0.9	1.1	1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km	3	2.4	2.1	2.8	1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km	12.4	12.5	12.5	8.3	1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance	5.1 km	2.7 km	5 km	7.2 km	1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km	0.4	1	0.5	0.7	1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km	3	2.4	1.4	1.6	1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km	10	9.5	8.8	4.3	1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km	0	1.4	1.6	1.7	1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km	4.9	15	9.8	11	1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km	19.5	24.9	19.3	23.7	1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance	1.7 km	0.5 km	0.6 km	0.9 km	1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km	0	8.5	5.8	6.9	1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km	6.8	54.5	34.9	47.1	1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km	71.9	75.5	62.9	102.3	1 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance	3.2 km	1.7 km	2.4 km	2.7 km	1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km	2	2	2	2.4	1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km	8	9.1	6.9	6.8	1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km	38.4	39.5	35	19.9	1 Jan 2025
Café: average distance	2.3 km	0.8 km	1.4 km	1.5 km	1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km	0	5.6	1.9	2.7	1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km	1.9	23.8	10.9	22.3	1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km	24.3	28.1	18.5	48.1	1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance	0.5 km	0.5 km	0.7 km	0.8 km	1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km	1	8.2	4.3	5.8	1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km	9.6	62.1	29.5	46.1	1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km	73.1	80.5	53.2	99.9	1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance	1.8 km	0.6 km	0.7 km	0.9 km	1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km	0	11.3	5.6	8	1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km	4.4	53.9	32.8	65.6	1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km	62.7	70.7	59.7	143.6	1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance	2.2 km	0.8 km	2 km	2.7 km	1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km	10.1	12.2	7.5	17.6	1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km	60.7	56	27.8	42.8	1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km	494.5	505.6	414	99.4	1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km	0	4.4	3	2.8	1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km	9.8	27.8	19.1	19.2	1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km	37.4	43.1	37.3	43.9	1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance	2.3 km	0.7 km	0.6 km	0.7 km	1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km	0	3.3	2	2.2	1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km	4.1	16.3	14.3	14.7	1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km	26.7	30.3	29.1	33.7	1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km	0	2.5	1.4	1.6	1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km	20.9	21	18.1	22	1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance	2.5 km	1.1 km	1.7 km	2.5 km	1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km	2	3.1	3.1	3.7	1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km	5	5.9	5.3	8	1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km	28.2	23.4	16.5	20.5	1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance	2.5 km	1.1 km	1.8 km	2.6 km	1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km	2	3.1	2.9	3.3	1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km	5	5.9	4.9	7	1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km	26.2	21.4	15.1	18.3	1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance	4.6 km	3.1 km	2.5 km	3.4 km	1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km	0	0.7	1.3	2	1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km	1	2	2.5	4.4	1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km	15.8	12.8	8.2	11.3	1 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance	1.1 km	1.3 km	1.7 km	1.8 km	1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance	5 km	2.3 km	2.1 km	5.2 km	1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance	5 km	2.3 km	5.3 km	10.8 km	1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance	4.6 km	2.3 km	2.8 km	2 km	1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance	3.4 km	1.5 km	2.5 km	3.5 km	1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance	14.9 km	16 km	17.4 km	19.4 km	1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance	4.3 km	1.7 km	3.4 km	4 km	1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km	1	1.8	3.3	3.4	1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km	11.9	10.7	7.8	8.4	1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km	59.9	68.1	59.2	22.4	1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance	3.2 km	1.3 km	4.6 km	4.7 km	1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km	5	4	1.7	3.5	1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km	23.4	19	8.4	8.2	1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km	76.5	79.1	64.8	19.3	1 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance	4 km	1.3 km	5.5 km	10.1 km	1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance	4.1 km	1.5 km	5 km	6.6 km	1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km	2	2	1.1	1.2	1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km	9	5.3	2.4	2.8	1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km	20	20.3	18.9	7.1	1 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance	8.4 km	9.5 km	7.2 km	7.7 km	1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance	2.6 km	1.1 km	2.2 km	4.4 km	1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance	6.2 km	4.7 km	5.3 km	5.6 km	1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km	3	2.3	2.2	2.9	1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km	14.4	14.9	12.8	8.6	1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km	59.4	60.9	56.7	39.8	1 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance	2.8 km	1.3 km	1.6 km	2.2 km	1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

400

1 Jan 2025

Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025

AchtersluispolderZaandam Zuid

Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
Zaandam Zuid: 0% · Zaanstad: 0.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
Industry and energy27.5% (110)
Zaandam Zuid: 22.7% · Zaanstad: 21.2% · Netherlands: 14.4%
Trade, hotels and restaurants22.5% (90)
Zaandam Zuid: 14.9% · Zaanstad: 14.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
Transport, information and communication10% (40)
Zaandam Zuid: 11.9% · Zaanstad: 9.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
Financial services and real estate5% (20)
Zaandam Zuid: 2.6% · Zaanstad: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
Business services22.5% (90)
Zaandam Zuid: 21.4% · Zaanstad: 23.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
Government, education and care2.5% (10)
Zaandam Zuid: 13.4% · Zaanstad: 16% · Netherlands: 17.1%
Culture, recreation and other services10% (40)
Zaandam Zuid: 12.8% · Zaanstad: 10.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Business locations	400	2,310	23,165	2,551,540	1 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	0	0	105	81,035	1 Jan 2025
Industry and energy	110	525	4,900	368,615	1 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants	90	345	3,440	419,230	1 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication	40	275	2,295	202,150	1 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate	20	60	800	123,345	1 Jan 2025
Business services	90	495	5,505	647,530	1 Jan 2025
Government, education and care	10	310	3,715	435,095	1 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services	40	295	2,410	274,540	1 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.3

1 Jan 2026Zaandam Zuid: 0.8Zaanstad: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

61 per km²

1 Jan 2026Zaandam Zuid: 1,717 per km²Zaanstad: 914 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Petrol cars	86.9%53	82.2%3,955	79.2%53,326	77.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels	13.1%8	17.8%857	20.8%14,035	22.1%1,747,986

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Passenger cars	61	4,812	67,361	7,924,682	1 Jan 2026
Petrol cars	53	3,955	53,326	6,176,696	1 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels	8	857	14,035	1,747,986	1 Jan 2026
Cars per household	0.3	0.8	0.9	0.9	1 Jan 2026
Car density	61 per km²	1,717 per km²	914 per km²	236 per km²	1 Jan 2026

Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026

Figure	1 Jan 2024	1 Jan 2025	1 Jan 2026
Petrol cars	41	48	53
Cars on other fuels	3	4	8
Cars per household	0.2	0.3	0.3

Area and buildings

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

Total area

145 ha

2026Zaandam Zuid: 343 haZaanstad: 8,324 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

493 per km²

1 Jan 2026Zaandam Zuid: 3,110 per km²Zaanstad: 2,193 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

397

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

2025

Land and waterFigures for 2026

	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands
Land	69%100 ha	81.6%280 ha	88.5%7,368 ha	80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water	31%45 ha	18.4%63 ha	11.5%955 ha	19.1%791,737 ha

All figures in this section

Figure	Achtersluispolder	Zaandam Zuid	Zaanstad	Netherlands	Period
Non-residential properties	397	932	9,858	1,212,492	1 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties	0	0	34	13,383	2025
Total area	145 ha	343 ha	8,324 ha	4,154,337 ha	2026
Land	100 ha	280 ha	7,368 ha	3,362,600 ha	2026
Water	45 ha	63 ha	955 ha	791,737 ha	2026
Address density	493 per km²	3,110 per km²	2,193 per km²	2,093 per km²	1 Jan 2026

Figures over time, 2024 to 2026

Figure	2024	2025	2026
Total area	145 ha	145 ha	145 ha
Land	100 ha	100 ha	100 ha
Water	45 ha	45 ha	45 ha

Address density

1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Period	Achtersluispolder
1 Jan 2024	492 per km²
1 Jan 2025	493 per km²
1 Jan 2026	493 per km²