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Facts and figures about the Appelbuurt neighbourhood in Noordhove, Zoetermeer 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 Noordhove, Zoetermeer and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

770

1 Jan 2026+695 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

275

1 Jan 2026+245 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

261

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€519,000

2025Noordhove: €432,000Zoetermeer: €375,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

8,634 per km²

1 Jan 2026Noordhove: 6,518 per km²Zoetermeer: 3,865 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

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

0%

1 Jan 2025Noordhove: 0%Zoetermeer: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

0%

1 Jan 2025Noordhove: 1%Zoetermeer: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
AppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlands
Owner-occupied100%67%56%57%
Rented from a housing association0%27%34%28%
Rented from another landlord0%6%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
AppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes1%17%44%37%
Terraced houses76%62%40%29%
Corner houses20%15%12%13%
Semi-detached houses3%2%2%9%
Detached houses0%4%2%13%
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Homes2613,52258,2128,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes08129269,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€519,000€432,000€375,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes99%83%56%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses76%62%40%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses20%15%12%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses3%2%2%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses0%4%2%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes1%17%44%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes0%1%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied100%67%56%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%27%34%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord0%6%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%100%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%0%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes0%33%44%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Noordhove: 5Zoetermeer: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Noordhove: 5Zoetermeer: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
AppelbuurtNoordhove
  • 0–14 years17.4% (135)
    Noordhove: 15% · Zoetermeer: 16.3% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years15.5% (120)
    Noordhove: 11.1% · Zoetermeer: 11.6% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years20.6% (160)
    Noordhove: 20.8% · Zoetermeer: 25.4% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years33.5% (260)
    Noordhove: 28.1% · Zoetermeer: 25.1% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years12.3% (95)
    Noordhove: 21.5% · Zoetermeer: 17.1% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over0.6% (5)
    Noordhove: 3.4% · Zoetermeer: 4.5% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
AppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlands
Men52.9%41049.8%4,12549.2%64,30749.8%9,025,827
Women47.1%36550.2%4,16050.8%66,52950.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
AppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlands
Never married46.5%36043.7%3,61549.2%64,31950.2%9,101,569
Married48.4%37544.3%3,67037.2%48,72937.3%6,758,191
Divorced3.9%308.4%6959.3%12,2067.7%1,404,105
Widowed1.3%103.6%3004.3%5,5824.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
AppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlands
Dutch origin72.1%55569.5%5,75561.6%80,57470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)7.1%556%5006.9%9,0629.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe20.8%16024.5%2,02531.5%41,20019.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
AppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin71.3%56069.5%5,75561.6%80,57470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3.8%303.1%2603.1%4,0373.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe11.5%9011.8%97515.2%19,9258.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe3.8%303%2453.8%5,0256.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe9.6%7512.7%1,05016.3%21,27511%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Residents7708,285130,83618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men4104,12564,3079,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women3654,16066,5299,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years1351,24521,3792,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years12092015,1652,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years1601,72533,2394,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years2602,33032,8344,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years951,78022,3352,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over52805,884956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married3603,61564,3199,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married3753,67048,7296,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced3069512,2061,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed103005,582866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin5555,75580,57412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)555009,0621,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1602,02541,2003,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin5605,75580,57412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin302604,037614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe9097519,9251,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe302455,0251,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe751,05021,2751,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births5551,201166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents55992025
Deaths5601,104173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents559102025
Population density8,634 per km²6,518 per km²3,865 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over1002,00027,6503,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over6407,040109,48015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age5605,30084,59012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age801,74024,8903,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents75785770
Men35410410
Women40370365
0–14 years15140135
15–24 years5125120
25–44 years10155160
45–64 years20265260
Never married30365360
Married35380375
Divorced53030
Widowed5510
Dutch origin70575555
European origin (outside the Netherlands)05055
Origin outside Europe5160160
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin70570560
Born in the Netherlands, European origin03030
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe58090
Born elsewhere in Europe02030
Born outside Europe08075
Population density21 per km²8,775 per km²8,634 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 over650640640640
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age560560550560
Residents of state pension age80808080

Households

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

Average household size

2.8

1 Jan 2026+0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
AppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlands
Single-person households12.7%3527.3%97536.3%21,36140.3%3,412,202
Households without children32.7%9034.3%1,22527.2%15,99728.3%2,398,121
Households with children54.5%15038.5%1,37536.5%21,48531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Households2753,58058,8438,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households3597521,3613,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children901,22515,9972,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children1501,37521,4852,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.82.32.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households30275275
Single-person households53035
Households without children108590
Households with children5155150
Average household size2.72.92.8

Income and wealth

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

All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients100300103,00014,480,6002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

40

2024
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)4025066,8009,601,2202024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
AppelbuurtNoordhove
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over13%
    Noordhove: 25% · Zoetermeer: 23% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Noordhove: 5% · Zoetermeer: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Noordhove: 2% · Zoetermeer: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Noordhove: 1% · Zoetermeer: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance01302,980409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit203705,710798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)10701,210173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)801,73024,7703,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%2%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%5%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over13%25%23%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 assistance00000
People on disability benefit030302020
People on unemployment benefit (WW)010101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)2080808080
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 over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over13%13%13%13%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils70
  • Secondary school pupils60
  • Vocational (MBO) students30
  • Higher professional (HBO) students30
  • University (WO) students20
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils7069011,8701,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils604707,370935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students302103,820466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students301902,870440,2202025
University (WO) students20901,330335,9302025

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,330 kWh

2025Noordhove: 2,620 kWhZoetermeer: 2,530 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,490 m³

2024Noordhove: 1,200 m³Zoetermeer: 670 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,310 kWh

2025Noordhove: 950 kWhZoetermeer: 740 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
AppelbuurtNoordhove
  • Homes using natural gas93%
    Noordhove: 95% · Zoetermeer: 82% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas2%
    Noordhove: 1% · Zoetermeer: 12% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power75%
    Noordhove: 43% · Zoetermeer: 31% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Noordhove: 5% · Zoetermeer: 13% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,330 kWh2,620 kWh2,530 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,310 kWh950 kWh740 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,490 m³1,200 m³670 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas2%1%12%12%2025
Homes using natural gas93%95%82%81%2025
Homes with solar power75%43%31%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically7%5%13%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)

51%

8 Nov 2026Noordhove: 65.2%Zoetermeer: 70.4%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

94.7%

8 Nov 2026Noordhove: 47%Zoetermeer: 43.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

0%

8 Nov 2026Noordhove: 0.6%Zoetermeer: 8.2%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

133

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
AppelbuurtNoordhove
  • Label A+++++0%
    Noordhove: 0% · Zoetermeer: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Noordhove: 0% · Zoetermeer: 1.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0.8%
    Noordhove: 2% · Zoetermeer: 5.8% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++3%
    Noordhove: 2.1% · Zoetermeer: 2.2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+9.8%
    Noordhove: 2.4% · Zoetermeer: 4.1% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A81.2%
    Noordhove: 40.5% · Zoetermeer: 29.5% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B5.3%
    Noordhove: 39.2% · Zoetermeer: 17.4% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C0%
    Noordhove: 12.1% · Zoetermeer: 25.7% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D0%
    Noordhove: 1% · Zoetermeer: 5.6% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0%
    Noordhove: 0.4% · Zoetermeer: 3.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0%
    Noordhove: 0.1% · Zoetermeer: 3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0%
    Noordhove: 0.2% · Zoetermeer: 1.5% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label1332,34741,5475,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)51%65.2%70.4%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0%1.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0.8%2%5.8%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++3%2.1%2.2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+9.8%2.4%4.1%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A81.2%40.5%29.5%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B5.3%39.2%17.4%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C0%12.1%25.7%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D0%1%5.6%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0%0.4%3.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0%0.1%3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0%0.2%1.5%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better94.7%47%43.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G0%0.6%8.2%9.6%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.

AppelbuurtNoordhove

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 0.8 km · Zoetermeer: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 11.1 within 3 km · 21.1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 0.8 km · Zoetermeer: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 27.7 within 3 km · 69.4 within 5 km

  • Department store2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.9 km · Zoetermeer: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 40.6 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 0.8 km · Zoetermeer: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 9.3 within 3 km · 16 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.6 km · Zoetermeer: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 0.8 km · Zoetermeer: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.6 km · Zoetermeer: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 18.2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.6 km · Zoetermeer: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 11 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 0.6 km · Zoetermeer: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.6 within 1 km · 20 within 3 km · 46.7 within 5 km

  • After-school care1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 0.6 km · Zoetermeer: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.6 within 1 km · 24.9 within 3 km · 41 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 0.6 km · Zoetermeer: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 15.7 within 3 km · 27 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.1 km · Zoetermeer: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 3.7 within 3 km · 6 within 5 km · 11 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.3 km · Zoetermeer: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 3 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 10 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.1 km · Zoetermeer: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 2.7 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station4.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 5.3 km · Zoetermeer: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station14.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 13.5 km · Zoetermeer: 14.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 3.7 km · Zoetermeer: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 0.7 km · Zoetermeer: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 27.3 within 3 km · 89.4 within 5 km

  • Café1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.4 km · Zoetermeer: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 3 within 3 km · 11.3 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 1.6 km · Zoetermeer: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.1 within 1 km · 10.9 within 3 km · 57.1 within 5 km

  • Hotel4.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 5.3 km · Zoetermeer: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 122.7 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.8 km · Zoetermeer: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 4.9 km · Zoetermeer: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 3.9 km · Zoetermeer: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum11 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 11.4 km · Zoetermeer: 11.4 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 42 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 3.5 km · Zoetermeer: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1.3 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 40.2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 5 km · Zoetermeer: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 3.5 km · Zoetermeer: 2.9 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 18 within 20 km

  • Sauna3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 4.2 km · Zoetermeer: 3 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.1 km · Zoetermeer: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction11.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 12.2 km · Zoetermeer: 10.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0 within 10 km · 23.3 within 20 km · 65 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Noordhove: 2.8 km · Zoetermeer: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.4 km0.8 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.5 km0.8 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1 km0.6 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.3 km0.6 km0.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km15.711.912.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km00.81.21.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km9.36.57.27.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km1615.715.516.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance2.8 km2.6 km3.4 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.5 km0.8 km0.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance2.8 km2.6 km2.8 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km221.81.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km222.62.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km18.21820.98.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance2.8 km2.6 km3.4 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.90.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km111.21.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km1110.912.54.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km00.71.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km11.18.69.3111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km21.120.820.523.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.5 km0.8 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km02.24.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km27.720.431.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km69.466.767.8102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.3 km2.9 km1.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km2222.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km33.25.46.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km40.638.648.519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.7 km2.4 km1.8 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km000.52.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km324.622.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km11.310.310.848.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.1 km1.6 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.102.95.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km10.99.728.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km57.154.659.999.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.9 km0.7 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.914.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km27.322.642.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km89.486.888.6143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance4.8 km5.3 km3.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km10.22.217.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km44.14.742.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km122.7116.6172.799.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.62.22.82.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km2016.620.919.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km46.74546.843.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1 km0.6 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.63.52.92.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km24.919.918.614.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km4140.642.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km01.421.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km2726.529.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1.8 km2.1 km1.9 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km3.72.32.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km65.56.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km119.913.920.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1.8 km2.3 km2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km31.52.53.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km54.55.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km108.912.218.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance1.8 km2.1 km2.2 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km2.72.11.521 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km333.34.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km54.68.911.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance3.2 km3.7 km2.2 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance4.7 km5.3 km3.4 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance14.2 km13.5 km14.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.2 km2.8 km1.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance4.3 km4.9 km3.1 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance3.2 km3.9 km3.7 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance11 km11.4 km11.4 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km0003.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km000.18.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km4240.551.722.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3.6 km3.5 km2.7 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km1.31.51.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km32.32.58.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km40.23547.419.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance5.1 km5 km3.7 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance3.4 km3.5 km2.9 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km1111.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km111.72.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km1817.319.57.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance3.6 km4.2 km3 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance1.4 km2.1 km1.5 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance11.6 km12.2 km10.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km000.52.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km23.322.224.58.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km6564.462.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.2 km2.8 km2.3 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

100

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
AppelbuurtNoordhove
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Noordhove: 0.6% · Zoetermeer: 0.7% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy10% (10)
    Noordhove: 14.5% · Zoetermeer: 14.2% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants15% (15)
    Noordhove: 11.6% · Zoetermeer: 15.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication10% (10)
    Noordhove: 8.7% · Zoetermeer: 9.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Noordhove: 4.7% · Zoetermeer: 3.2% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services40% (40)
    Noordhove: 29.1% · Zoetermeer: 25.2% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care10% (10)
    Noordhove: 21.5% · Zoetermeer: 21.2% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services10% (10)
    Noordhove: 9.9% · Zoetermeer: 9.8% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations10086015,2302,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0510581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy101252,170368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants151002,410419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication10751,510202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate040480123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services402503,835647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care101853,225435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services10851,495274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

356

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.3

1 Jan 2026Noordhove: 1.1Zoetermeer: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

3,971 per km²

1 Jan 2026Noordhove: 3,227 per km²Zoetermeer: 1,682 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

38

1 Jan 2026
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
AppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlands
Petrol cars66.3%23673.6%3,01976.1%43,33477.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels33.7%12026.4%1,08323.9%13,60122.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars3564,10256,9357,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars2363,01943,3346,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels1201,08313,6011,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.31.110.91 Jan 2026
Car density3,971 per km²3,227 per km²1,682 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles383134,387706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars37253236
Cars on other fuels992120

Area and buildings

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

Total area

9 ha

2026Noordhove: 134 haZoetermeer: 3,705 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

2,510 per km²

1 Jan 2026Noordhove: 1,916 per km²Zoetermeer: 2,594 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

0

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
AppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlands
Land100%9 ha94.8%127 ha91.4%3,385 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha5.2%7 ha8.6%320 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureAppelbuurtNoordhoveZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties0405,6531,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0111813,3832025
Total area9 ha134 ha3,705 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land9 ha127 ha3,385 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha7 ha320 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density2,510 per km²1,916 per km²2,594 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area352 ha9 ha9 ha
Land349 ha9 ha9 ha
Water3 ha0 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodAppelbuurt
1 Jan 2024795 per km²
1 Jan 20252,470 per km²
1 Jan 20262,510 per km²