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Facts and figures about the Blessum neighbourhood in Blessum, Waadhoeke 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 Blessum, Waadhoeke and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

75

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

45

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

45

1 Jan 2025

Population density

29 per km²

1 Jan 2026Blessum: 29 per km²Waadhoeke: 165 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

9%

1 Jan 2025Blessum: 9%Waadhoeke: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

7%

1 Jan 2025Blessum: 7%Waadhoeke: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlands
Owner-occupied69%69%68%57%
Rented from a housing association0%0%24%28%
Rented from another landlord31%31%8%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes20%20%10%37%
Terraced houses0%0%16%29%
Corner houses0%0%12%13%
Semi-detached houses4%4%28%9%
Detached houses76%76%34%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Homes454521,5968,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes003169,1892025
Single-family homes80%80%90%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses0%0%16%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses0%0%12%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses4%4%28%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses76%76%34%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes20%20%10%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes7%7%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied69%69%68%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%0%24%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord31%31%8%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago91%91%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years9%9%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes31%31%32%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

0

2025Blessum: 0Waadhoeke: 8Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Blessum: 0Waadhoeke: 12Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlessumBlessum
  • 0–14 years5.9% (5)
    Blessum: 6.7% · Waadhoeke: 14.7% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years23.5% (20)
    Blessum: 20% · Waadhoeke: 11.3% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years11.8% (10)
    Blessum: 13.3% · Waadhoeke: 21.6% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years35.3% (30)
    Blessum: 33.3% · Waadhoeke: 27.8% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years17.6% (15)
    Blessum: 20% · Waadhoeke: 18.7% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over5.9% (5)
    Blessum: 6.7% · Waadhoeke: 5.9% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlands
Men46.7%3546.7%3550.7%23,91649.8%9,025,827
Women53.3%4053.3%4049.3%23,24250.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlands
Never married40%3040%3046.4%21,87950.2%9,101,569
Married53.3%4053.3%4040.7%19,19537.3%6,758,191
Divorced0%00%07.3%3,4567.7%1,404,105
Widowed6.7%56.7%55.6%2,6284.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlands
Dutch origin100%75100%7587.7%41,33570.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)0%00%05.6%2,6199.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe0%00%06.8%3,20419.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin100%75100%7587.7%41,33570.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0%00%02%9493.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe0%00%02.5%1,1688.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe0%00%03.5%1,6706.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe0%00%04.3%2,03611%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Residents757547,15818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men353523,9169,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women404023,2429,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years556,9352,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years20155,3282,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years101010,2004,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years302513,1124,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years15158,7962,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over552,787956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married303021,8799,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married404019,1956,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced003,4561,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed552,628866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin757541,33512,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)002,6191,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe003,2043,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin757541,33512,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin00949614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe001,1681,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe001,6701,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe002,0361,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births00380166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents00892025
Deaths00546173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents0012102025
Population density29 per km²29 per km²165 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over252011,3733,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over707040,23015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age505029,98012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age202010,2503,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents808075
Men404035
Women404040
0–14 years555
15–24 years151520
25–44 years101010
45–64 years252530
Never married303030
Married404040
Divorced550
Widowed555
Dutch origin757575
European origin (outside the Netherlands)000
Origin outside Europe550
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin807575
Born in the Netherlands, European origin000
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe550
Born elsewhere in Europe550
Born outside Europe050
Population density31 per km²29 per km²29 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 over70807070
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age50605050
Residents of state pension age20202020

Households

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

Average household size

1.7

1 Jan 2026−0.2 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlands
Single-person households44.4%2050%2535.5%7,49040.3%3,412,202
Households without children33.3%1530%1532.3%6,81728.3%2,398,121
Households with children22.2%1020%1032.2%6,79631.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Households454521,1038,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households20257,4903,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children15156,8172,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children10106,7962,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size1.71.72.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households404045
Single-person households202020
Households without children151515
Households with children101010
Average household size1.91.81.7

Income and wealth

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

All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients10010038,10014,480,6002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

40

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)404024,5009,601,2202024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
BlessumBlessum
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over27%
    Blessum: 27% · Waadhoeke: 25% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over12%
    Blessum: 12% · Waadhoeke: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Blessum: 0% · Waadhoeke: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Blessum: 0% · Waadhoeke: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance00970409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit10102,010798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)00410173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)202010,2103,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over12%12%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over27%27%25%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Dec 202431 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance00000
People on disability benefit1010101010
People on unemployment benefit (WW)00000
People receiving state pension (AOW)2020202020
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%0%0%0%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over10%11%10%12%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over27%27%28%27%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils0
  • Secondary school pupils0
  • Vocational (MBO) students0
  • Higher professional (HBO) students0
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils003,8001,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils002,410935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students001,620466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students001,020440,2202025
University (WO) students00140335,9302025

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,800 kWh

2025Blessum: 2,800 kWhWaadhoeke: 2,670 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,120 m³

2024Blessum: 1,120 m³Waadhoeke: 970 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,750 kWh

2025Blessum: 1,750 kWhWaadhoeke: 1,520 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,800 kWh2,800 kWh2,670 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,750 kWh1,750 kWh1,520 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,120 m³1,120 m³970 m³800 m³2024

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)

29.6%

8 Nov 2026Blessum: 29.6%Waadhoeke: 56.7%Netherlands: 62.2%

Homes with a registered energy label

8

8 Nov 2026
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label8811,7835,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)29.6%29.6%56.7%62.2%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

175

2024Blessum: 175Waadhoeke: 74Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

15

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Social support (Wmo) clients15153,4551,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents17517574722024

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.

BlessumBlessum

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 1.9 km · Waadhoeke: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 1.9 km · Waadhoeke: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.1 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km

  • Department store7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 7 km · Waadhoeke: 4.5 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.9 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice6.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.5 km · Waadhoeke: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service8.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 8.2 km · Waadhoeke: 17.6 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy6.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.5 km · Waadhoeke: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic8.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 8.2 km · Waadhoeke: 12.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)8.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 8.2 km · Waadhoeke: 17.6 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 2.1 km · Waadhoeke: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • After-school care2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 2.1 km · Waadhoeke: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Primary school2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 2.1 km · Waadhoeke: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Secondary school6.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.4 km · Waadhoeke: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 14.8 within 10 km

  • VMBO school6.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.4 km · Waadhoeke: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 13.8 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school6.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.4 km · Waadhoeke: 7 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 7.8 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 1.8 km · Waadhoeke: 6.4 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station6.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.7 km · Waadhoeke: 16.5 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 1.7 km · Waadhoeke: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 2.1 km · Waadhoeke: 2 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.9 within 5 km

  • Café6.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.6 km · Waadhoeke: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km

  • Snack bar5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 5.1 km · Waadhoeke: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 0.4 within 5 km

  • Hotel6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.2 km · Waadhoeke: 4.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 12.9 within 10 km · 22.9 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 7.1 km · Waadhoeke: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool7.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 7.8 km · Waadhoeke: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 5.7 km · Waadhoeke: 14.1 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum6.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.7 km · Waadhoeke: 7.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 10 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.9 km · Waadhoeke: 7.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.9 km · Waadhoeke: 15.5 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema6.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.8 km · Waadhoeke: 15.5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna16.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 16.2 km · Waadhoeke: 12.9 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 6.9 km · Waadhoeke: 11.7 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction5.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 5.8 km · Waadhoeke: 5.8 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1.5 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km · 12.9 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station8.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Blessum: 8.1 km · Waadhoeke: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance6.5 km6.5 km1.5 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.9 km1.9 km1.7 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance2.1 km2.1 km0.9 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance2.1 km2.1 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km112.59.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km000.51.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km000.97.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km001.916.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance8.2 km8.2 km17.6 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance6.5 km6.5 km1.5 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance8.2 km8.2 km12.9 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0001.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km110.22.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km111.48.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance8.2 km8.2 km17.6 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 km110.11.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km110.74.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km000.81.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km112.1111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km1.11.13.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.9 km1.9 km1.2 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km002.56.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km2.12.16.747.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km339.8102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance7 km7 km4.5 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km000.52.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km2.92.91.66.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km77619.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance6.6 km6.6 km2.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km000.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km001.722.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km003.448.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance5.1 km5.1 km1.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km001.25.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km00346.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km0.40.44.999.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance2.1 km2.1 km2 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km00181 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km113.565.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km1.91.95.1143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance6.2 km6.2 km4.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km001.517.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km12.912.96.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km22.922.927.199.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km001.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km11419.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km11743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance2.1 km2.1 km1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km001.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km112.914.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km115.233.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km001.11.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km114.4221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance6.4 km6.4 km4.4 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km000.73.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km00181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km14.814.83.820.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance6.4 km6.4 km4.4 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km000.73.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km00171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km13.813.83.718.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance6.4 km6.4 km7 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km000.321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km000.44.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km7.87.81.711.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.7 km1.7 km1.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance1.8 km1.8 km6.4 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance6.7 km6.7 km16.5 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance7.1 km7.1 km3.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance7.8 km7.8 km4.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance5.7 km5.7 km14.1 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance6.7 km6.7 km7.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km000.73.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km772.28.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km101010.322.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance6.9 km6.9 km7.5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km000.33.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km220.88.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km332.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance6.9 km6.9 km15.5 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance6.8 km6.8 km15.5 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0001.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km110.12.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km1117.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance16.2 km16.2 km12.9 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance6.9 km6.9 km11.7 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance5.8 km5.8 km5.8 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1.51.51.12.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km553.68.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km12.912.911.439.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance8.1 km8.1 km3.5 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

15

1 Jan 2025
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations15155,8402,551,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

38

1 Jan 2026

Motorcycles

0

1 Jan 2026
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlands
Petrol cars57.9%2257.9%2276.2%18,54377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels42.1%1642.1%1623.8%5,80322.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars383824,3467,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars222218,5436,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels16165,8031,747,9861 Jan 2026
Motorcycles002,911706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars222122
Cars on other fuels151516
Motorcycles000

Area and buildings

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

Total area

265 ha

2026Blessum: 265 haWaadhoeke: 31,582 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

29 per km²

1 Jan 2026Blessum: 29 per km²Waadhoeke: 481 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

5

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
BlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlands
Land98.5%262 ha98.5%262 ha90.4%28,535 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water1.5%4 ha1.5%4 ha9.6%3,047 ha19.1%791,737 ha
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FigureBlessumBlessumWaadhoekeNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties552,7361,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties003313,3832025
Total area265 ha265 ha31,582 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land262 ha262 ha28,535 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water4 ha4 ha3,047 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density29 per km²29 per km²481 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area265 ha265 ha265 ha
Land262 ha262 ha262 ha
Water4 ha4 ha4 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBlessum
1 Jan 202429 per km²
1 Jan 202529 per km²
1 Jan 202629 per km²