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Blankenstein in figures
Facts and figures about the Blankenstein neighbourhood in Blankenstein, Meppel 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 Blankenstein, Meppel and the Netherlands over that period.
Key figures
Residents
255
Households
225
Homes
23
Average WOZ value of homes
€481,000
Population density
653 per km²
Housing
Homes and their value, who owns them and what types of homes there are.
Newly built homes
0
Built in the last 10 years
4%
Unoccupied homes
0%
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 91% | 91% | 58% | 57% |
| Rented from a housing association | 0% | 0% | 31% | 28% |
| Rented from another landlord | 9% | 9% | 11% | 14% |
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments and other multi-family homes | 0% | 0% | 27% | 37% |
| Terraced houses | 22% | 22% | 31% | 29% |
| Corner houses | 26% | 26% | 15% | 13% |
| Semi-detached houses | 9% | 9% | 14% | 9% |
| Detached houses | 43% | 43% | 13% | 13% |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes | 23 | 23 | 16,783 | 8,274,478 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Newly built homes | 0 | 0 | 136 | 69,189 | 2025 |
| Average WOZ value of homes | €481,000 | €481,000 | €310,000 | €398,000 | 2025 |
| Single-family homes | 100% | 100% | 73% | 63% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Terraced houses | 22% | 22% | 31% | 29% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Corner houses | 26% | 26% | 15% | 13% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Semi-detached houses | 9% | 9% | 14% | 9% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Detached houses | 43% | 43% | 13% | 13% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Apartments and other multi-family homes | 0% | 0% | 27% | 37% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Unoccupied homes | 0% | 0% | 3% | 4% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Owner-occupied | 91% | 91% | 58% | 57% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Rented from a housing association | 0% | 0% | 31% | 28% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Rented from another landlord | 9% | 9% | 11% | 14% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Built more than 10 years ago | 96% | 96% | 90% | 92% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Built in the last 10 years | 4% | 4% | 10% | 8% | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Rented homes | 9% | 9% | 42% | 42% | 1 Jan 2025 |
Population
Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.
Births per 1,000 residents
5
Deaths per 1,000 residents
5
- 0–14 years3.9% (10)Blankenstein: 3.9% · Meppel: 14.7% · Netherlands: 14.8%
- 15–24 years72.5% (185)Blankenstein: 70.6% · Meppel: 12.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
- 25–44 years13.7% (35)Blankenstein: 13.7% · Meppel: 24.9% · Netherlands: 25.9%
- 45–64 years5.9% (15)Blankenstein: 7.8% · Meppel: 26.4% · Netherlands: 26%
- 65–79 years3.9% (10)Blankenstein: 3.9% · Meppel: 16.1% · Netherlands: 15.9%
- 80 years and over0% (0)Blankenstein: 0% · Meppel: 5.2% · Netherlands: 5.3%
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 31.4%80 | 31.4%80 | 49.2%18,031 | 49.8%9,025,827 |
| Women | 68.6%175 | 68.6%175 | 50.8%18,585 | 50.2%9,104,381 |
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never married | 90%225 | 86.5%225 | 47.7%17,452 | 50.2%9,101,569 |
| Married | 10%25 | 9.6%25 | 38.7%14,173 | 37.3%6,758,191 |
| Divorced | 0%0 | 1.9%5 | 8.8%3,205 | 7.7%1,404,105 |
| Widowed | 0%0 | 1.9%5 | 4.9%1,786 | 4.8%866,343 |
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch origin | 32.7%85 | 31.4%80 | 83%30,394 | 70.9%12,859,141 |
| European origin (outside the Netherlands) | 48.1%125 | 49%125 | 6.4%2,326 | 9.6%1,739,260 |
| Origin outside Europe | 19.2%50 | 19.6%50 | 10.6%3,896 | 19.5%3,531,807 |
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin | 31.4%80 | 31.4%80 | 83%30,394 | 70.9%12,859,141 |
| Born in the Netherlands, European origin | 2%5 | 2%5 | 2%744 | 3.4%614,116 |
| Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe | 2%5 | 2%5 | 4.5%1,635 | 8.5%1,532,223 |
| Born elsewhere in Europe | 47.1%120 | 47.1%120 | 4.3%1,582 | 6.2%1,125,144 |
| Born outside Europe | 17.6%45 | 17.6%45 | 6.2%2,261 | 11%1,999,584 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 255 | 255 | 36,616 | 18,130,208 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Men | 80 | 80 | 18,031 | 9,025,827 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Women | 175 | 175 | 18,585 | 9,104,381 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 0–14 years | 10 | 10 | 5,388 | 2,683,698 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 15–24 years | 185 | 180 | 4,670 | 2,203,633 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 25–44 years | 35 | 35 | 9,114 | 4,699,676 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 45–64 years | 15 | 20 | 9,653 | 4,709,693 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 65–79 years | 10 | 10 | 5,892 | 2,876,999 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 80 years and over | 0 | 0 | 1,899 | 956,509 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Never married | 225 | 225 | 17,452 | 9,101,569 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Married | 25 | 25 | 14,173 | 6,758,191 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Divorced | 0 | 5 | 3,205 | 1,404,105 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Widowed | 0 | 5 | 1,786 | 866,343 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Dutch origin | 85 | 80 | 30,394 | 12,859,141 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| European origin (outside the Netherlands) | 125 | 125 | 2,326 | 1,739,260 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Origin outside Europe | 50 | 50 | 3,896 | 3,531,807 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin | 80 | 80 | 30,394 | 12,859,141 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born in the Netherlands, European origin | 5 | 5 | 744 | 614,116 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe | 5 | 5 | 1,635 | 1,532,223 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born elsewhere in Europe | 120 | 120 | 1,582 | 1,125,144 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Born outside Europe | 45 | 45 | 2,261 | 1,999,584 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Births | 5 | 0 | 348 | 166,588 | 2025 |
| Births per 1,000 residents | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 2025 |
| Deaths | 0 | 0 | 399 | 173,494 | 2025 |
| Deaths per 1,000 residents | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 2025 |
| Population density | 653 per km² | 653 per km² | 660 per km² | 539 per km² | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 65 years and over | 10 | 10 | 7,699 | 3,755,679 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Residents aged 15 and over | 250 | 250 | 31,240 | 15,450,520 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Residents aged 15 up to state pension age | 240 | 240 | 24,340 | 12,071,600 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Residents of state pension age | 10 | 10 | 6,900 | 3,378,920 | 31 Dec 2025 |
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
| Figure | 1 Jan 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 235 | 255 | 255 |
| Men | 75 | 85 | 80 |
| Women | 160 | 175 | 175 |
| 0–14 years | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 15–24 years | 175 | 185 | 185 |
| 25–44 years | 25 | 30 | 35 |
| 45–64 years | 20 | 20 | 15 |
| Never married | 205 | 225 | 225 |
| Married | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Divorced | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Widowed | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dutch origin | 60 | 70 | 85 |
| European origin (outside the Netherlands) | 125 | 135 | 125 |
| Origin outside Europe | 50 | 55 | 50 |
| Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin | 65 | 70 | 80 |
| Born in the Netherlands, European origin | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Born elsewhere in Europe | 120 | 130 | 120 |
| Born outside Europe | 40 | 45 | 45 |
| Population density | 595 per km² | 656 per km² | 653 per km² |
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
| Figure | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents aged 15 and over | 230 | 220 | 250 | 250 |
| Residents aged 15 up to state pension age | 220 | 210 | 250 | 240 |
| Residents of state pension age | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Households
How many households there are and how they are made up.
Average household size
1.1
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-person households | 91.3%210 | 91.3%210 | 39.9%6,838 | 40.3%3,412,202 |
| Households without children | 4.3%10 | 4.3%10 | 28.6%4,897 | 28.3%2,398,121 |
| Households with children | 4.3%10 | 4.3%10 | 31.5%5,404 | 31.4%2,664,351 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 225 | 225 | 17,139 | 8,474,674 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Single-person households | 210 | 210 | 6,838 | 3,412,202 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Households without children | 10 | 10 | 4,897 | 2,398,121 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Households with children | 10 | 10 | 5,404 | 2,664,351 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Average household size | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
| Figure | 1 Jan 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 210 | 225 | 225 |
| Single-person households | 195 | 210 | 210 |
| Households without children | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Households with children | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Average household size | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Income and wealth
Average incomes, how incomes compare with national income groups, and household wealth.
Median household wealth
€800
People living in poverty
8.2%
People up to 25% above the poverty line
1.4%
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national) | 78.5% | 78.5% | 39.8% | 40% |
| Middle 40% of incomes (national) | 14.8% | 14.8% | 42.7% | 40% |
| People in the highest 20% of incomes (national) | 6.7% | 6.7% | 17.5% | 20% |
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national) | 87.5% | 87.5% | 40.1% | 40% |
| Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national) | 5.8% | 5.8% | 42.2% | 40% |
| Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national) | 6.7% | 6.7% | 17.7% | 20% |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income recipients | 100 | 100 | 28,900 | 14,480,600 | 2024 |
| People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national) | 78.5% | 78.5% | 39.8% | 40% | 2024 |
| People in the highest 20% of incomes (national) | 6.7% | 6.7% | 17.5% | 20% | 2024 |
| People living in poverty | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2024 |
| People up to 25% above the poverty line | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 6.4% | 2024 |
| Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national) | 87.5% | 87.5% | 40.1% | 40% | 2024 |
| Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national) | 6.7% | 6.7% | 17.7% | 20% | 2024 |
| Median household wealth | €800 | €800 | €111,400 | €135,500 | 2024 |
Work
Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.
Working population (register data)
80
Net labour participation (register data)
37%
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working population (register data) | 80 | 80 | 19,390 | 9,601,220 | 2024 |
| Net labour participation (register data) | 37% | 37% | 73% | 72% | 2024 |
Social security
Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.
- State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%Blankenstein: 2% · Meppel: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
- Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over0%Blankenstein: 0% · Meppel: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
- Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%Blankenstein: 0% · Meppel: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
- Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over0%Blankenstein: 0% · Meppel: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People on social assistance | 0 | 0 | 730 | 409,890 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| People on disability benefit | 0 | 0 | 1,730 | 798,610 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| People on unemployment benefit (WW) | 0 | 0 | 440 | 173,170 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| People receiving state pension (AOW) | 10 | 10 | 6,860 | 3,359,140 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over | 0% | 0% | 2% | 3% | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over | 0% | 0% | 6% | 5% | 31 Dec 2025 |
| State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over | 2% | 2% | 22% | 22% | 31 Dec 2025 |
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
| Figure | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People on social assistance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People on disability benefit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People on unemployment benefit (WW) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People receiving state pension (AOW) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
| Figure | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
Education
Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.
- Primary school pupils0
- Secondary school pupils0
- Vocational (MBO) students0
- Higher professional (HBO) students160
- University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary school pupils | 0 | 0 | 2,910 | 1,464,300 | 2025 |
| Secondary school pupils | 0 | 0 | 1,960 | 935,800 | 2025 |
| Vocational (MBO) students | 0 | 0 | 1,140 | 466,800 | 2025 |
| Higher professional (HBO) students | 160 | 160 | 1,080 | 440,220 | 2025 |
| University (WO) students | 0 | 0 | 180 | 335,930 | 2025 |
Energy
Average energy use of homes and how homes are heated and powered.
Average electricity use per home
3,820 kWh
Average natural gas use per home
1,080 m³
Average electricity returned to the grid per home
850 kWh
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average electricity use per home | 3,820 kWh | 3,820 kWh | 2,500 kWh | 2,580 kWh | 2025 |
| Average electricity returned to the grid per home | 850 kWh | 850 kWh | 1,090 kWh | 930 kWh | 2025 |
| Average natural gas use per home | 1,080 m³ | 1,080 m³ | 820 m³ | 800 m³ | 2024 |
Energy labels
Registered energy labels of homes, from the EP-Online register. The label shares count only homes with a registered label.
Homes with a registered energy label (share)
36.4%
Homes with a registered energy label
8
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes with a registered energy label | 8 | 8 | 11,434 | 5,299,893 | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Homes with a registered energy label (share) | 36.4% | 36.4% | 67.1% | 62.2% | 8 Nov 2026 |
Nearby amenities
How far residents live from everyday amenities such as shops, GPs, schools and train stations.
Average road distance from residents' homes to the nearest facility, and the average number of facilities within a given road distance.
Daily shopping
- Large supermarket1.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.4 km · Meppel: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 7.4 within 3 km · 8 within 5 km
- Other daily groceries1.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.3 km · Meppel: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 24.3 within 3 km · 26 within 5 km
- Department store1.6 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.6 km · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km
Health
- GP practice1.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.5 km · Meppel: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.1 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km
- GP out-of-hours service1.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.5 km · Meppel: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km
- Pharmacy1.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.3 km · Meppel: 1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km
- Hospital or outpatient clinic1.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.5 km · Meppel: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km
- Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)1.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.5 km · Meppel: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km
Childcare and schools
- Daycare1.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.4 km · Meppel: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.6 within 1 km · 16 within 3 km · 16.1 within 5 km
- After-school care1.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.4 km · Meppel: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 16 within 3 km · 16.1 within 5 km
- Primary school1.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.4 km · Meppel: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.6 within 1 km · 13 within 3 km · 13.1 within 5 km
- Secondary school1.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.2 km · Meppel: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 6.5 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km
- VMBO school1.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.2 km · Meppel: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 6.5 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km
- HAVO/VWO school1.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.2 km · Meppel: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 3 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km
Getting around
- Train station1.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.5 km · Meppel: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km
- Major interchange station1.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.5 km · Meppel: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km
- Motorway access0.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 0.5 km · Meppel: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km
Food and drink
- Restaurant1.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.2 km · Meppel: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 3 within 1 km · 31.9 within 3 km · 33.2 within 5 km
- Café1.3 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.3 km · Meppel: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 12.2 within 3 km · 13 within 5 km
- Snack bar0.2 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 0.2 km · Meppel: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.3 within 1 km · 18.4 within 3 km · 19 within 5 km
- Hotel1.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.5 km · Meppel: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 26.6 within 20 km
Leisure and culture
- Library1.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.5 km · Meppel: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km
- Indoor swimming pool2.6 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 2.6 km · Meppel: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km
- Ice rink36.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 36.4 km · Meppel: 35.6 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km
- Museum1.8 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.8 km · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 10.2 within 20 km
- Performing arts venue1.9 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.9 km · Meppel: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km
- Pop music venue22 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 22 km · Meppel: 23.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km
- Cinema1.7 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.7 km · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km
- Sauna19.6 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 19.6 km · Meppel: 21 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km
- Tanning salon1.5 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 1.5 km · Meppel: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km
- Attraction9 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 9 km · Meppel: 8.8 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km · 25.4 within 50 km
Safety
- Fire station2.4 km
1 Jan 2025 · Blankenstein: 2.4 km · Meppel: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP practice: average distance | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 1.1 km | 1.1 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Large supermarket: average distance | 1.4 km | 1.4 km | 0.9 km | 1 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Daycare: average distance | 1.4 km | 1.4 km | 0.8 km | 0.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Primary school: average distance | 1.4 km | 1.4 km | 1.1 km | 0.8 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Primary school: average number within 3 km | 13 | 13 | 8 | 9.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GP practice: average number within 1 km | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GP practice: average number within 3 km | 4.1 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GP practice: average number within 5 km | 5 | 5 | 4.9 | 16.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GP out-of-hours service: average distance | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 3.3 km | 7.1 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Pharmacy: average distance | 1.3 km | 1.3 km | 1 km | 1.3 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 3.3 km | 5 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km | 1 | 1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km | 1 | 1 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 3.3 km | 7.2 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km | 1 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Large supermarket: average number within 1 km | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Large supermarket: average number within 3 km | 7.4 | 7.4 | 5.2 | 11 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Large supermarket: average number within 5 km | 8 | 8 | 7.6 | 23.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Other daily groceries: average distance | 1.3 km | 1.3 km | 0.9 km | 0.9 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km | 1.7 | 1.7 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km | 24.3 | 24.3 | 18 | 47.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km | 26 | 26 | 24.6 | 102.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Department store: average distance | 1.6 km | 1.6 km | 2.3 km | 2.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Department store: average number within 5 km | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Department store: average number within 10 km | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Department store: average number within 20 km | 5 | 5 | 4.9 | 19.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Café: average distance | 1.3 km | 1.3 km | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Café: average number within 1 km | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Café: average number within 3 km | 12.2 | 12.2 | 9.1 | 22.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Café: average number within 5 km | 13 | 13 | 12.2 | 48.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Snack bar: average distance | 0.2 km | 0.2 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Snack bar: average number within 1 km | 2.3 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 5.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Snack bar: average number within 3 km | 18.4 | 18.4 | 13.2 | 46.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Snack bar: average number within 5 km | 19 | 19 | 18.1 | 99.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Restaurant: average distance | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | 1.5 km | 0.9 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Restaurant: average number within 1 km | 3 | 3 | 6.2 | 8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Restaurant: average number within 3 km | 31.9 | 31.9 | 23.4 | 65.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Restaurant: average number within 5 km | 33.2 | 33.2 | 31.1 | 143.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hotel: average distance | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 2.4 km | 2.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hotel: average number within 5 km | 1 | 1 | 1.1 | 17.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hotel: average number within 10 km | 3 | 3 | 3.8 | 42.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Hotel: average number within 20 km | 26.6 | 26.6 | 25.6 | 99.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Daycare: average number within 1 km | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Daycare: average number within 3 km | 16 | 16 | 10.2 | 19.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Daycare: average number within 5 km | 16.1 | 16.1 | 15.7 | 43.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| After-school care: average distance | 1.4 km | 1.4 km | 0.9 km | 0.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| After-school care: average number within 1 km | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2 | 2.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| After-school care: average number within 3 km | 16 | 16 | 10 | 14.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| After-school care: average number within 5 km | 16.1 | 16.1 | 15.2 | 33.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Primary school: average number within 1 km | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Primary school: average number within 5 km | 13.1 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 22 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Secondary school: average distance | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | 1.8 km | 2.5 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Secondary school: average number within 3 km | 6.5 | 6.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Secondary school: average number within 5 km | 7 | 7 | 6.1 | 8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Secondary school: average number within 10 km | 8 | 8 | 8.3 | 20.5 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| VMBO school: average distance | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | 1.8 km | 2.6 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| VMBO school: average number within 3 km | 6.5 | 6.5 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| VMBO school: average number within 5 km | 7 | 7 | 6.1 | 7 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| VMBO school: average number within 10 km | 8 | 8 | 8.3 | 18.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| HAVO/VWO school: average distance | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | 1.9 km | 3.4 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km | 3 | 3 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km | 3 | 3 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km | 3 | 3 | 3.1 | 11.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Motorway access: average distance | 0.5 km | 0.5 km | 1.6 km | 1.8 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Train station: average distance | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 2.6 km | 5.2 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Major interchange station: average distance | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 2.6 km | 10.8 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Library: average distance | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 1.9 km | 2 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Indoor swimming pool: average distance | 2.6 km | 2.6 km | 2.8 km | 3.5 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Ice rink: average distance | 36.4 km | 36.4 km | 35.6 km | 19.4 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Museum: average distance | 1.8 km | 1.8 km | 2.3 km | 4 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Museum: average number within 5 km | 1 | 1 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Museum: average number within 10 km | 2 | 2 | 2.4 | 8.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Museum: average number within 20 km | 10.2 | 10.2 | 11.2 | 22.4 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Performing arts venue: average distance | 1.9 km | 1.9 km | 2.5 km | 4.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km | 1 | 1 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km | 1 | 1 | 1.1 | 8.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19.3 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Pop music venue: average distance | 22 km | 22 km | 23.3 km | 10.1 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Cinema: average distance | 1.7 km | 1.7 km | 2.3 km | 6.6 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Cinema: average number within 5 km | 1 | 1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Cinema: average number within 10 km | 1 | 1 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Cinema: average number within 20 km | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7.1 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Sauna: average distance | 19.6 km | 19.6 km | 21 km | 7.7 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Tanning salon: average distance | 1.5 km | 1.5 km | 2.3 km | 4.4 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Attraction: average distance | 9 km | 9 km | 8.8 km | 5.6 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Attraction: average number within 10 km | 1 | 1 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Attraction: average number within 20 km | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8.6 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Attraction: average number within 50 km | 25.4 | 25.4 | 26.5 | 39.8 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Fire station: average distance | 2.4 km | 2.4 km | 2.6 km | 2.2 km | 1 Jan 2025 |
Businesses
Business locations by sector.
Business locations
175
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)Blankenstein: 0% · Meppel: 2.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
- Industry and energy11.4% (20)Blankenstein: 11.4% · Meppel: 12% · Netherlands: 14.4%
- Trade, hotels and restaurants22.9% (40)Blankenstein: 22.9% · Meppel: 19.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
- Transport, information and communication8.6% (15)Blankenstein: 8.6% · Meppel: 6.3% · Netherlands: 7.9%
- Financial services and real estate8.6% (15)Blankenstein: 8.6% · Meppel: 5.1% · Netherlands: 4.8%
- Business services31.4% (55)Blankenstein: 31.4% · Meppel: 24.4% · Netherlands: 25.4%
- Government, education and care11.4% (20)Blankenstein: 11.4% · Meppel: 19.2% · Netherlands: 17.1%
- Culture, recreation and other services2.9% (5)Blankenstein: 2.9% · Meppel: 10.7% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business locations | 175 | 175 | 4,220 | 2,551,540 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0 | 0 | 105 | 81,035 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Industry and energy | 20 | 20 | 505 | 368,615 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Trade, hotels and restaurants | 40 | 40 | 830 | 419,230 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Transport, information and communication | 15 | 15 | 265 | 202,150 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Financial services and real estate | 15 | 15 | 215 | 123,345 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Business services | 55 | 55 | 1,030 | 647,530 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Government, education and care | 20 | 20 | 810 | 435,095 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Culture, recreation and other services | 5 | 5 | 450 | 274,540 | 1 Jan 2025 |
Cars and motorcycles
Registered vehicles of residents.
Passenger cars
28
Cars per household
0.1
Car density
72 per km²
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol cars | 78.6%22 | 78.6%22 | 75.8%13,261 | 77.9%6,176,696 |
| Cars on other fuels | 21.4%6 | 21.4%6 | 24.2%4,240 | 22.1%1,747,986 |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 28 | 28 | 17,501 | 7,924,682 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Petrol cars | 22 | 22 | 13,261 | 6,176,696 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Cars on other fuels | 6 | 6 | 4,240 | 1,747,986 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Cars per household | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Car density | 72 per km² | 72 per km² | 315 per km² | 236 per km² | 1 Jan 2026 |
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
| Figure | 1 Jan 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol cars | 13 | 14 | 22 |
| Cars on other fuels | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Cars per household | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Area and buildings
Land, water, address density and non-residential buildings.
Total area
39 ha
Address density
1,649 per km²
Non-residential properties
115
Newly built non-residential properties
28
| Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 100%39 ha | 100%39 ha | 97.3%5,549 ha | 80.9%3,362,600 ha |
| Water | 0%0 ha | 0%0 ha | 2.7%153 ha | 19.1%791,737 ha |
All figures in this section
| Figure | Blankenstein | Blankenstein | Meppel | Netherlands | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-residential properties | 115 | 115 | 2,269 | 1,212,492 | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Newly built non-residential properties | 28 | 28 | 74 | 13,383 | 2025 |
| Total area | 39 ha | 39 ha | 5,703 ha | 4,154,337 ha | 2026 |
| Land | 39 ha | 39 ha | 5,549 ha | 3,362,600 ha | 2026 |
| Water | 0 ha | 0 ha | 153 ha | 791,737 ha | 2026 |
| Address density | 1,649 per km² | 1,649 per km² | 1,326 per km² | 2,093 per km² | 1 Jan 2026 |
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
| Figure | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 39 ha | 39 ha | 39 ha |
| Land | 39 ha | 39 ha | 39 ha |
| Water | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha |
Address density
| Period | Blankenstein |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | 1,600 per km² |
| 1 Jan 2025 | 1,626 per km² |
| 1 Jan 2026 | 1,649 per km² |