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Facts and figures about the Balk neighbourhood in Wijk 03 Balk, De Fryske Marren 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 Wijk 03 Balk, De Fryske Marren and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

4,360

1 Jan 2026+25 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,870

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1,972

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€317,000

2025Wijk 03 Balk: €317,000De Fryske Marren: €363,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€29,500

2024Wijk 03 Balk: €29,500De Fryske Marren: €32,200Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

1,303 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 03 Balk: 1,303 per km²De Fryske Marren: 149 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

1

2025

Built in the last 10 years

5%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 03 Balk: 5%De Fryske Marren: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

6%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 03 Balk: 6%De Fryske Marren: 6%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Owner-occupied54%54%70%57%
Rented from a housing association36%36%23%28%
Rented from another landlord10%10%7%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes17%17%10%37%
Terraced houses20%20%17%29%
Corner houses18%18%13%13%
Semi-detached houses20%20%22%9%
Detached houses25%25%37%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,9721,97223,8868,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes1113169,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€317,000€317,000€363,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes83%83%90%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses20%20%17%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses18%18%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses20%20%22%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses25%25%37%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes17%17%10%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes6%6%6%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied54%54%70%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association36%36%23%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord10%10%7%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago95%95%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years5%5%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes46%46%30%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Wijk 03 Balk: 10De Fryske Marren: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

20

2025Wijk 03 Balk: 15De Fryske Marren: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BalkWijk 03 Balk
  • 0–14 years15.6% (680)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 15.7% · De Fryske Marren: 14.6% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.3% (450)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 10.2% · De Fryske Marren: 10.9% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years21.8% (950)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 21.8% · De Fryske Marren: 20.7% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years22.8% (995)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 22.8% · De Fryske Marren: 27.7% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years18.9% (825)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 18.9% · De Fryske Marren: 19.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over10.7% (465)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 10.7% · De Fryske Marren: 6.7% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Men49.4%2,15549.4%2,15550.5%26,38949.8%9,025,827
Women50.6%2,20550.6%2,21049.5%25,85950.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Never married44%1,91543.9%1,91544.4%23,20750.2%9,101,569
Married41.9%1,82541.8%1,82542.6%22,27537.3%6,758,191
Divorced6.3%2756.4%2807.1%3,7217.7%1,404,105
Widowed7.8%3407.9%3455.8%3,0454.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Dutch origin85.7%3,73585.8%3,73589.3%46,68070.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3.3%1453.2%1404.6%2,4109.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe11%48011%4806%3,15819.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin85.7%3,73585.7%3,73589.3%46,68070.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1.6%701.6%702.1%1,0783.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.3%1002.3%1002.3%1,1878.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.6%701.6%702.5%1,3326.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe8.8%3858.8%3853.8%1,97111%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents4,3604,36052,24818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men2,1552,15526,3899,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women2,2052,21025,8599,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years6806857,6532,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years4504455,7082,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years95095010,8094,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years99599514,4874,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years82582510,0702,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over4654653,521956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,9151,91523,2079,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,8251,82522,2756,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced2752803,7211,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed3403453,045866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin3,7353,73546,68012,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1451402,4101,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe4804803,1583,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin3,7353,73546,68012,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin70701,078614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1001001,1871,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe70701,3321,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe3853851,9711,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births6055464166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1010992025
Deaths7575588173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents201511102025
Population density1,303 per km²1,303 per km²149 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over1,2751,27513,3393,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over3,6803,68044,60015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,5002,50032,54012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age1,1901,19012,0603,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents4,3354,4604,360
Men2,1752,2402,155
Women2,1602,2152,205
0–14 years675675680
15–24 years445485450
25–44 years940985950
45–64 years1,0201,040995
Never married1,8601,9451,915
Married1,8701,9051,825
Divorced265275275
Widowed345335340
Dutch origin3,7303,7403,735
European origin (outside the Netherlands)130130145
Origin outside Europe480590480
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin3,7303,7353,735
Born in the Netherlands, European origin606070
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe95100100
Born elsewhere in Europe657070
Born outside Europe385490385
Population density1,296 per km²1,332 per km²1,303 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 over3,7903,7703,7203,680
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,6102,5802,5302,500
Residents of state pension age1,1801,1901,2001,190

Households

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

Average household size

2.1

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Single-person households37.2%69537.3%69533%7,58840.3%3,412,202
Households without children32.4%60532.2%60034%7,81628.3%2,398,121
Households with children30.5%57030.6%57032.9%7,56331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,8701,87022,9678,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households6956957,5883,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children6056007,8162,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children5705707,5632,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.12.12.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,8651,8701,870
Single-person households695695695
Households without children605610605
Households with children565565570
Average household size2.12.12.1

Income and wealth

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

Average income per income recipient

€34,900

2024Wijk 03 Balk: €34,900De Fryske Marren: €38,400Netherlands: €42,200

Median household wealth

€144,300

2024Wijk 03 Balk: €144,300De Fryske Marren: €203,700Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2.2%

2024Wijk 03 Balk: 2.2%De Fryske Marren: 1.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

4.9%

2024Wijk 03 Balk: 4.9%De Fryske Marren: 4.2%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)46.6%46.6%42.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)41.3%41.3%41.4%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)12.1%12.1%15.9%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)44.3%44.3%35.7%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)41.7%41.7%44.8%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)14%14%19.5%20%
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients3,4003,40042,50014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€34,900€34,900€38,400€42,2002024
Average income per resident€29,500€29,500€32,200€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)46.6%46.6%42.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)12.1%12.1%15.9%20%2024
People living in poverty2.2%2.2%1.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line4.9%4.9%4.2%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)44.3%44.3%35.7%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)14%14%19.5%20%2024
Median household wealth€144,300€144,300€203,700€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,970

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

73%

2024Wijk 03 Balk: 73%De Fryske Marren: 74%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%58%53%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%25%25%27%
Self-employed (register data)17%17%22%17%
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,9701,97027,6309,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)73%73%74%72%2024
Employees (register data)83%83%78%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%58%53%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%25%25%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)17%17%22%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
BalkWijk 03 Balk
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over32%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 32% · De Fryske Marren: 27% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 4% · De Fryske Marren: 4% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 2% · De Fryske Marren: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 1% · De Fryske Marren: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance8080780409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit1401401,780798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)3030460173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)1,1801,18012,0103,359,14031 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 over2%2%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%4%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over32%32%27%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 assistance7070808080
People on disability benefit140140140140140
People on unemployment benefit (WW)3020102030
People receiving state pension (AOW)1,1701,1701,1901,1901,180
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 over0%0%0%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%2%2%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over31%31%32%32%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)23.8%71023.8%71025.4%9,65026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)43.6%1,30043.6%1,30047%17,86040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)32.6%97032.6%97027.6%10,50033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils370
  • Secondary school pupils230
  • Vocational (MBO) students130
  • Higher professional (HBO) students70
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils3703704,1801,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils2302302,740935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students1301301,650466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students70701,000440,2202025
University (WO) students1010180335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)7107109,6503,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)1,3001,30017,8605,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)97097010,5004,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)6106109,1503,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)89089010,1003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)1,1601,16017,2005,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)1,5201,52018,5605,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)6806809,8004,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1,1601,16011,2504,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,460 kWh

2025Wijk 03 Balk: 2,460 kWhDe Fryske Marren: 2,810 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

900 m³

2024Wijk 03 Balk: 900 m³De Fryske Marren: 950 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,580 kWh

2025Wijk 03 Balk: 1,580 kWhDe Fryske Marren: 1,660 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
BalkWijk 03 Balk
  • Homes using natural gas85%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 85% · De Fryske Marren: 85% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas7%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 7% · De Fryske Marren: 6% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power66%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 66% · De Fryske Marren: 57% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically11%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 11% · De Fryske Marren: 13% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,460 kWh2,460 kWh2,810 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,580 kWh1,580 kWh1,660 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home900 m³900 m³950 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas7%7%6%12%2025
Homes using natural gas85%85%85%81%2025
Homes with solar power66%66%57%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically11%11%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)

65.2%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 03 Balk: 65.2%De Fryske Marren: 57.3%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

47.5%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 03 Balk: 47.5%De Fryske Marren: 42.9%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

5.5%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 03 Balk: 5.5%De Fryske Marren: 9.7%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

1,218

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
BalkWijk 03 Balk
  • Label A+++++0%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 0% · De Fryske Marren: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.9%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 0.9% · De Fryske Marren: 0.9% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++4%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 4% · De Fryske Marren: 3.8% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.8%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 0.8% · De Fryske Marren: 1.5% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+1.1%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 1.1% · De Fryske Marren: 2% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A40.7%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 40.7% · De Fryske Marren: 34.6% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B22.7%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 22.7% · De Fryske Marren: 19.8% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C18.5%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 18.5% · De Fryske Marren: 21.4% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D5.8%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 5.8% · De Fryske Marren: 6.2% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E2.3%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 2.3% · De Fryske Marren: 3.4% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F1.4%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 1.4% · De Fryske Marren: 2.6% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G1.8%
    Wijk 03 Balk: 1.8% · De Fryske Marren: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label1,2181,21812,4355,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)65.2%65.2%57.3%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.9%0.9%0.9%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++4%4%3.8%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.8%0.8%1.5%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+1.1%1.1%2%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A40.7%40.7%34.6%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B22.7%22.7%19.8%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C18.5%18.5%21.4%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D5.8%5.8%6.2%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E2.3%2.3%3.4%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F1.4%1.4%2.6%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G1.8%1.8%3.7%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better47.5%47.5%42.9%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G5.5%5.5%9.7%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%

2024Wijk 03 Balk: 7.9%De Fryske Marren: 9.8%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

80

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

85

2024Wijk 03 Balk: 85De Fryske Marren: 66Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

365

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care80801,215486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)7.9%7.9%9.8%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients3653653,4151,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents858566722024

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.

BalkWijk 03 Balk

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.5 km · De Fryske Marren: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 2.3 within 1 km · 3 within 3 km · 3.5 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.5 km · De Fryske Marren: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 5.2 within 1 km · 6 within 3 km · 6.5 within 5 km

  • Department store0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.7 km · De Fryske Marren: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 3.8 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.6 km · De Fryske Marren: 2 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service20.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 20.1 km · De Fryske Marren: 15.2 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.6 km · De Fryske Marren: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic10.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 10.7 km · De Fryske Marren: 5.7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)20.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 20.1 km · De Fryske Marren: 16.3 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0.3 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.7 km · De Fryske Marren: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 2.8 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.4 km · De Fryske Marren: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.2 within 1 km · 4 within 3 km · 4.8 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.5 km · De Fryske Marren: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.5 within 1 km · 3 within 3 km · 3.8 within 5 km

  • Secondary school0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.7 km · De Fryske Marren: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km

  • VMBO school0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.7 km · De Fryske Marren: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 2 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school19 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 19 km · De Fryske Marren: 13.9 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station15.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 15.2 km · De Fryske Marren: 13.7 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station27.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 27.3 km · De Fryske Marren: 17.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 1 km · De Fryske Marren: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.5 km · De Fryske Marren: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3.6 within 5 km

  • Café0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.5 km · De Fryske Marren: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 3.5 within 1 km · 4 within 3 km · 4 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.5 km · De Fryske Marren: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.8 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3.4 within 5 km

  • Hotel0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.7 km · De Fryske Marren: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2.5 within 5 km · 6.8 within 10 km · 22.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.7 km · De Fryske Marren: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool3.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 3.3 km · De Fryske Marren: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink31.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 31.2 km · De Fryske Marren: 20 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 5 km · De Fryske Marren: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0.5 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 5.7 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue18.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 18.8 km · De Fryske Marren: 14.6 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue18.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 18.8 km · De Fryske Marren: 19.7 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema18.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 18.9 km · De Fryske Marren: 16.2 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna21.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 21.1 km · De Fryske Marren: 13.1 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon28.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 28.7 km · De Fryske Marren: 18.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction9.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 9.3 km · De Fryske Marren: 8.1 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 2.4 within 20 km · 11.7 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Balk: 0.6 km · De Fryske Marren: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.6 km0.6 km2 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.5 km0.5 km1.5 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km0.7 km1.1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.5 km0.5 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km333.39.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.90.90.51.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km111.47.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km111.716.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance20.1 km20.1 km15.2 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.6 km0.6 km3.3 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance10.7 km10.7 km5.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km000.51.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km001.22.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km223.88.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance20.1 km20.1 km16.3 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0000.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km000.31.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km0.30.314.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km2.32.31.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km333.7111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km3.53.54.623.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.5 km0.5 km1.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km5.25.22.56.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km666.747.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km6.56.58.8102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance0.7 km0.7 km3.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km110.62.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km111.16.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km3.83.84.319.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.5 km0.5 km2.1 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km3.53.51.12.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km443.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km444.148.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.5 km0.5 km1.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km1.81.81.75.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km225.346.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km3.43.47.199.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.5 km0.5 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km1.71.72.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km229.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km3.63.612.7143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance0.7 km0.7 km2.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km2.52.52.517.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km6.86.85.642.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km22.222.222.799.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.41.41.22.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km223.519.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km2.82.85.543.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.4 km0.4 km1.1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km3.23.21.32.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km443.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km4.84.85.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km2.52.51.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km3.83.85221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance0.7 km0.7 km3.8 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km220.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km221.381 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km223.820.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance0.7 km0.7 km3.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km220.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km221.371 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km223.818.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance19 km19 km13.9 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km00021 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km000.24.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km00111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1 km1 km1.8 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance15.2 km15.2 km13.7 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance27.3 km27.3 km17.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance0.7 km0.7 km3.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance3.3 km3.3 km4.3 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance31.2 km31.2 km20 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance5 km5 km4.1 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km0.50.50.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km111.88.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km5.75.76.522.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance18.8 km18.8 km14.6 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km0003.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km000.28.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km222.119.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance18.8 km18.8 km19.7 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance18.9 km18.9 km16.2 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0001.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km000.12.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km111.27.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance21.1 km21.1 km13.1 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance28.7 km28.7 km18.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance9.3 km9.3 km8.1 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km110.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km2.42.42.98.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km11.711.716.139.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance0.6 km0.6 km2.4 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

505

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BalkWijk 03 Balk
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing3% (15)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 3% · De Fryske Marren: 9.3% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy16.8% (85)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 16.8% · De Fryske Marren: 17.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants21.8% (110)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 21.8% · De Fryske Marren: 17.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication3% (15)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 3% · De Fryske Marren: 5.6% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate4% (20)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 4% · De Fryske Marren: 4.8% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services20.8% (105)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 20.8% · De Fryske Marren: 22% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care17.8% (90)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 17.8% · De Fryske Marren: 13.2% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services11.9% (60)
    Wijk 03 Balk: 11.9% · De Fryske Marren: 9.7% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations5055057,9302,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing151574081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy85851,400368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants1101101,405419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication1515445202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate2020380123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services1051051,745647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care90901,050435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services6060770274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,992

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.1

1 Jan 2026Wijk 03 Balk: 1.1De Fryske Marren: 1.2Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

595 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 03 Balk: 595 per km²De Fryske Marren: 77 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

139

1 Jan 2026−10 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Petrol cars77.6%1,54677.6%1,54673.6%20,01277.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels22.4%44622.4%44626.4%7,16522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,9921,99227,1777,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,5461,54620,0126,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels4464467,1651,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.11.11.20.91 Jan 2026
Car density595 per km²595 per km²77 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1391392,958706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,5141,5361,546
Cars on other fuels423409446
Cars per household111.1
Motorcycles149153139

Area and buildings

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

Total area

499 ha

2026Wijk 03 Balk: 499 haDe Fryske Marren: 54,910 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

579 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 03 Balk: 579 per km²De Fryske Marren: 546 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

593

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
BalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlands
Land67%335 ha67%335 ha63.9%35,100 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water33%165 ha33%165 ha36.1%19,810 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureBalkWijk 03 BalkDe Fryske MarrenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties5935935,8921,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0010013,3832025
Total area499 ha499 ha54,910 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land335 ha335 ha35,100 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water165 ha165 ha19,810 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density579 per km²579 per km²546 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area499 ha499 ha499 ha
Land335 ha335 ha335 ha
Water165 ha165 ha165 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBalk
1 Jan 2024557 per km²
1 Jan 2025578 per km²
1 Jan 2026579 per km²