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Facts and figures about the Biest neighbourhood in Wijk 12 Biest, Weert 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 12 Biest, Weert and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

2,280

1 Jan 2026−10 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,050

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1,054

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€335,000

2025Wijk 12 Biest: €335,000Weert: €357,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

3,740 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 12 Biest: 3,740 per km²Weert: 495 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Biest

The homes most recently listed in the Biest neighbourhood in Wijk 12 Biest, Weert, newest first.

For rent

All homes for rent

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

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

Newly built homes

19

2025

Built in the last 10 years

5%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 12 Biest: 5%Weert: 6%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

5%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 12 Biest: 5%Weert: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Owner-occupied70%70%66%57%
Rented from a housing association19%19%23%28%
Rented from another landlord11%11%11%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes20%20%27%37%
Terraced houses32%32%26%29%
Corner houses21%21%15%13%
Semi-detached houses16%16%12%9%
Detached houses11%11%20%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,0541,05423,9128,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes191914269,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€335,000€335,000€357,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes80%80%73%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses32%32%26%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses21%21%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses16%16%12%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses11%11%20%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes20%20%27%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes5%5%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied70%70%66%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association19%19%23%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord11%11%11%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago95%95%94%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years5%5%6%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes30%30%34%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Wijk 12 Biest: 10Weert: 8Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

15

2025Wijk 12 Biest: 20Weert: 12Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BiestWijk 12 Biest
  • 0–14 years14.1% (320)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 14.1% · Weert: 13.4% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.8% (245)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 10.8% · Weert: 10.2% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years26.8% (610)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 26.8% · Weert: 24.6% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years25.7% (585)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 25.7% · Weert: 26.7% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years16.3% (370)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 16.3% · Weert: 18% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over6.4% (145)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 6.4% · Weert: 7.2% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Men51.1%1,16551.2%1,16550%25,76749.8%9,025,827
Women48.9%1,11548.8%1,11050%25,73150.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Never married49.2%1,12049.1%1,12045.4%23,36750.2%9,101,569
Married36.3%82536.2%82540.4%20,78837.3%6,758,191
Divorced8.6%1958.6%1958%4,1307.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.9%1356.1%1406.2%3,2134.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Dutch origin68.9%1,57069%1,57073.7%37,96370.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)14%32013.8%31511.9%6,1379.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe17.1%39017.1%39014.4%7,39819.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin68.8%1,56568.5%1,56573.7%37,96370.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin5.3%1205.3%1204.9%2,5033.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe7.9%1808.1%1856%3,1088.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe8.8%2008.8%2007.1%3,6346.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe9.2%2109.4%2158.3%4,29011%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Residents2,2802,28051,49818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,1651,16525,7679,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,1151,11025,7319,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years3203206,8832,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years2452455,2702,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years61061012,6494,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years58558513,7374,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years3703709,2742,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1451453,685956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,1201,12023,3679,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married82582520,7886,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1951954,1301,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1351403,213866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,5701,57037,96312,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3203156,1371,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe3903907,3983,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,5651,56537,96312,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1201202,503614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1801853,1081,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe2002003,6341,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe2102154,2901,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births1515435166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents510892025
Deaths4035627173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents152012102025
Population density3,740 per km²3,740 per km²495 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over52052012,7303,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,9601,96044,62015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,5001,50033,14012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age46046011,4903,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents2,2902,2902,280
Men1,1401,1551,165
Women1,1451,1301,115
0–14 years340330320
15–24 years230235245
25–44 years605615610
45–64 years595585585
Never married1,1051,1101,120
Married865855825
Divorced185190195
Widowed135135135
Dutch origin1,6151,5901,570
European origin (outside the Netherlands)305315320
Origin outside Europe370380390
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,6151,5901,565
Born in the Netherlands, European origin120120120
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe185180180
Born elsewhere in Europe180200200
Born outside Europe190200210
Population density3,752 per km²3,748 per km²3,740 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 over1,9501,9401,9501,960
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,5001,4801,4901,500
Residents of state pension age450460460460

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
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Single-person households40.7%42540.5%42537.6%9,06540.3%3,412,202
Households without children28.2%29528.1%29531.8%7,65228.3%2,398,121
Households with children31.1%32531.4%33030.6%7,36131.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,0501,05024,0788,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households4254259,0653,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children2952957,6522,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children3253307,3612,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.12.12.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,0451,0451,050
Single-person households390395425
Households without children315305295
Households with children340340325
Average household size2.12.12.1

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€155,400

2024Wijk 12 Biest: €155,400Weert: €177,500Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

3.7%

2024Wijk 12 Biest: 3.7%Weert: 2.5%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

7.3%

2024Wijk 12 Biest: 7.3%Weert: 6%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38%38%40.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)44.8%44.8%41.5%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)17.2%17.2%17.8%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.8%36.8%38.4%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)47%47%43%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)16.2%16.2%18.6%20%
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,8001,80042,30014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38%38%40.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)17.2%17.2%17.8%20%2024
People living in poverty3.7%3.7%2.5%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line7.3%7.3%6%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.8%36.8%38.4%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)16.2%16.2%18.6%20%2024
Median household wealth€155,400€155,400€177,500€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,190

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

72%

2024Wijk 12 Biest: 72%Weert: 72%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)61%61%59%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%24%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)14%14%14%17%
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,1901,19027,0909,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)72%72%72%72%2024
Employees (register data)86%86%86%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)61%61%59%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%24%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)14%14%14%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
BiestWijk 12 Biest
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 24% · Weert: 26% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 7% · Weert: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 3% · Weert: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 1% · Weert: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance5050920409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit1301302,600798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)3030560173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)46046011,4503,359,14031 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 over3%3%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%7%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%24%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 assistance5050505050
People on disability benefit120120120120130
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2020202030
People receiving state pension (AOW)450450460460460
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 over2%2%2%3%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%6%6%7%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%24%23%24%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)28.5%49028.5%49027.8%10,62026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)43%74043%74041.6%15,89040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)28.5%49028.5%49030.6%11,68033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils190
  • Secondary school pupils100
  • Vocational (MBO) students70
  • Higher professional (HBO) students50
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1901903,7601,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1001002,230935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students70701,270466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students50501,070440,2202025
University (WO) students1010370335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)49049010,6203,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)74074015,8905,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)49049011,6804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)4104109,7903,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)59059011,3603,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)63063015,2505,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)85085016,6905,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)43043011,0804,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)56056012,3004,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,670 kWh

2025Wijk 12 Biest: 2,670 kWhWeert: 2,820 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

960 m³

2024Wijk 12 Biest: 960 m³Weert: 880 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,090 kWh

2025Wijk 12 Biest: 1,090 kWhWeert: 1,300 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
BiestWijk 12 Biest
  • Homes using natural gas93%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 93% · Weert: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas2%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 2% · Weert: 6% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power44%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 44% · Weert: 45% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically6%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 6% · Weert: 12% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,670 kWh2,670 kWh2,820 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,090 kWh1,090 kWh1,300 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home960 m³960 m³880 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas2%2%6%12%2025
Homes using natural gas93%93%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power44%44%45%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically6%6%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)

54.2%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 12 Biest: 54.2%Weert: 59.4%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

28.8%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 12 Biest: 28.8%Weert: 39.9%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

22.7%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 12 Biest: 22.7%Weert: 9.2%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

577

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
BiestWijk 12 Biest
  • Label A+++++0%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 0% · Weert: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 0% · Weert: 1% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++3.5%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 3.5% · Weert: 3.1% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++4.7%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 4.7% · Weert: 1.6% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+3.5%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 3.5% · Weert: 2.8% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A17.2%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 17.2% · Weert: 31.4% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B10.4%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 10.4% · Weert: 18.5% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C26.9%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 26.9% · Weert: 23.1% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D11.3%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 11.3% · Weert: 9.3% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E12.3%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 12.3% · Weert: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F6.2%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 6.2% · Weert: 2.6% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G4.2%
    Wijk 12 Biest: 4.2% · Weert: 2.1% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label57757714,2085,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)54.2%54.2%59.4%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0%1%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++3.5%3.5%3.1%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++4.7%4.7%1.6%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+3.5%3.5%2.8%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A17.2%17.2%31.4%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B10.4%10.4%18.5%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C26.9%26.9%23.1%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D11.3%11.3%9.3%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E12.3%12.3%4.6%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F6.2%6.2%2.6%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G4.2%4.2%2.1%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better28.8%28.8%39.9%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G22.7%22.7%9.2%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

12.5%

2024Wijk 12 Biest: 12.5%Weert: 12.2%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

65

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

71

2024Wijk 12 Biest: 71Weert: 73Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

160

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care65651,350486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)12.5%12.5%12.2%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1601603,7251,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents717173722024

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.

BiestWijk 12 Biest

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.9 km · Weert: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 1.9 within 1 km · 11.4 within 3 km · 14.1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.3 km · Weert: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 11 within 1 km · 34.2 within 3 km · 37.4 within 5 km

  • Department store1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1.4 km · Weert: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 7.2 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.4 km · Weert: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 3.2 within 1 km · 12 within 3 km · 14.4 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.9 km · Weert: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.7 km · Weert: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.9 km · Weert: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.9 km · Weert: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.7 km · Weert: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 10.5 within 3 km · 15.4 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.7 km · Weert: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 13.1 within 3 km · 15.5 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.7 km · Weert: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 9.5 within 3 km · 11.4 within 5 km

  • Secondary school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.5 km · Weert: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 3.4 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km

  • VMBO school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.5 km · Weert: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 3.4 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.5 km · Weert: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1.4 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1.7 km · Weert: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1.7 km · Weert: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 2 km · Weert: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.3 km · Weert: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 15.6 within 1 km · 39.6 within 3 km · 49.7 within 5 km

  • Café0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.5 km · Weert: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 11.5 within 1 km · 28.6 within 3 km · 33.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 0.2 km · Weert: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 13.4 within 1 km · 39.2 within 3 km · 46.2 within 5 km

  • Hotel1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1 km · Weert: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 6.4 within 5 km · 9 within 10 km · 20.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1.3 km · Weert: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 4.3 km · Weert: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink26.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 26.8 km · Weert: 28 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1 km · Weert: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 7.7 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1.5 km · Weert: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 2.2 km · Weert: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1.1 km · Weert: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna13.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 13.8 km · Weert: 13.9 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1.4 km · Weert: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 4.3 km · Weert: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km · 23.5 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 12 Biest: 1.6 km · Weert: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.4 km0.4 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.9 km0.9 km0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km0.7 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.7 km0.7 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km9.59.56.29.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km3.23.21.61.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km12128.37.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km14.414.411.516.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance0.9 km0.9 km2.6 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.7 km0.7 km1.7 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance0.9 km0.9 km2.6 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km110.81.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km111.22.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km333.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance0.9 km0.9 km2.6 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.80.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km1111.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km1114.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km1.91.91.51.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km11.411.47.8111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km14.114.110.923.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.3 km0.3 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km11114.76.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km34.234.223.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km37.437.430.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance1.4 km1.4 km2.7 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km1.21.20.92.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km2226.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km7.27.26.119.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.5 km0.5 km0.7 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km11.511.53.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km28.628.621.822.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km33.133.129.248.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.2 km0.2 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km13.413.45.65.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km39.239.228.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km46.246.237.799.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.3 km0.3 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km15.615.65.581 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km39.639.630.965.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km49.749.739.1143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance1 km1 km2.2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km6.46.44.817.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km998.442.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km20.220.219.799.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.41.41.22.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km10.510.5719.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km15.415.413.643.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.7 km0.7 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.41.41.32.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km13.113.17.614.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km15.515.51433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.41.41.21.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km11.411.410.5221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance0.5 km0.5 km2.5 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km3.43.42.33.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km4.24.23.581 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km665.720.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance0.5 km0.5 km2.5 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km3.43.42.33.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km4.24.23.571 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km665.718.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance0.5 km0.5 km2.6 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km1.41.41.121 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km221.74.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km22211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2 km2 km1.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance1.7 km1.7 km2.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance1.7 km1.7 km2.6 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1.3 km1.3 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance4.3 km4.3 km4.4 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance26.8 km26.8 km28 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance1 km1 km2.7 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km110.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km221.98.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km7.77.76.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance1.5 km1.5 km2.7 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km221.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km2228.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km332.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance2.2 km2.2 km3.6 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance1.1 km1.1 km2.8 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km110.91.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km1112.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km1117.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance13.8 km13.8 km13.9 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance1.4 km1.4 km2.7 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance4.3 km4.3 km4.4 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1112.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km221.98.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km23.523.522.939.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.6 km1.6 km2.3 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

250

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BiestWijk 12 Biest
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 0% · Weert: 3.3% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy18% (45)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 18% · Weert: 14.5% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants16% (40)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 16% · Weert: 19.1% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication4% (10)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 4% · Weert: 6% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate4% (10)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 4% · Weert: 5.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services26% (65)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 26% · Weert: 22.9% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care18% (45)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 18% · Weert: 17.5% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services12% (30)
    Wijk 12 Biest: 12% · Weert: 11.2% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations2502506,4752,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0021581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy4545940368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants40401,235419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication1010390202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1010355123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services65651,485647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care45451,130435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services3030725274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,035

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1

1 Jan 2026Wijk 12 Biest: 1Weert: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,699 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 12 Biest: 1,699 per km²Weert: 242 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

84

1 Jan 2026−9 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Petrol cars82.9%85882.9%85879.9%20,12277.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels17.1%17717.1%17720.1%5,05522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,0351,03525,1777,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars85885820,1226,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels1771775,0551,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1110.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,699 per km²1,699 per km²242 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles84842,142706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars855864858
Cars on other fuels153163177
Cars per household111
Motorcycles939084

Area and buildings

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

Total area

63 ha

2026Wijk 12 Biest: 63 haWeert: 10,554 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,992 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 12 Biest: 1,992 per km²Weert: 1,374 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

75

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

1

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
BiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlands
Land96.8%61 ha96.8%61 ha98.6%10,406 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water3.2%2 ha3.2%2 ha1.4%148 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureBiestWijk 12 BiestWeertNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties75753,4191,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties116813,3832025
Total area63 ha63 ha10,554 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land61 ha61 ha10,406 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water2 ha2 ha148 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,992 per km²1,992 per km²1,374 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area63 ha63 ha63 ha
Land61 ha61 ha61 ha
Water2 ha2 ha2 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBiest
1 Jan 20241,974 per km²
1 Jan 20251,991 per km²
1 Jan 20261,992 per km²