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Facts and figures about the Boswijck-Oost neighbourhood in Sappemeer, Midden-Groningen 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 Sappemeer, Midden-Groningen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

540

1 Jan 2026−10 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

250

1 Jan 2026+10 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

328

1 Jan 2025

Population density

3,682 per km²

1 Jan 2026Sappemeer: 638 per km²Midden-Groningen: 221 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

0%

1 Jan 2025Sappemeer: 5%Midden-Groningen: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

8%

1 Jan 2025Sappemeer: 4%Midden-Groningen: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Owner-occupied49%64%62%57%
Rented from a housing association7%25%29%28%
Rented from another landlord44%11%9%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes43%22%21%37%
Terraced houses27%22%18%29%
Corner houses20%12%11%13%
Semi-detached houses4%21%18%9%
Detached houses6%23%32%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes3283,81328,8338,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes01225569,1892025
Single-family homes57%78%79%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses27%22%18%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses20%12%11%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses4%21%18%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses6%23%32%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes43%22%21%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes8%4%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied49%64%62%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association7%25%29%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord44%11%9%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%95%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%5%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes51%36%38%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

15

2025Sappemeer: 10Midden-Groningen: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

40

2025Sappemeer: 10Midden-Groningen: 12Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Boswijck-OostSappemeer
  • 0–14 years15.7% (85)
    Sappemeer: 14.4% · Midden-Groningen: 13.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years5.6% (30)
    Sappemeer: 11.8% · Midden-Groningen: 10.6% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years21.3% (115)
    Sappemeer: 24.6% · Midden-Groningen: 22.2% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years18.5% (100)
    Sappemeer: 28.6% · Midden-Groningen: 28.7% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years17.6% (95)
    Sappemeer: 15.5% · Midden-Groningen: 18.6% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over21.3% (115)
    Sappemeer: 5% · Midden-Groningen: 6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Men43.1%23550.9%4,23050.4%30,89649.8%9,025,827
Women56.9%31049.1%4,08549.6%30,45050.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Never married36.7%20049.7%4,13045.5%27,89850.2%9,101,569
Married34.9%19037.3%3,10039.9%24,50537.3%6,758,191
Divorced8.3%457.9%6558.6%5,2887.7%1,404,105
Widowed20.2%1105.1%4256%3,6554.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Dutch origin86.2%47083.5%6,94081.4%49,94470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)6.4%355.9%4906.1%3,7699.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe7.3%4010.6%88512.4%7,63319.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin86.2%47083.5%6,94081.4%49,94470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.8%152.5%2102.4%1,4783.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe3.7%205.5%4605.6%3,4338.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe4.6%253.3%2753.7%2,2916.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2.8%155.1%4256.8%4,20011%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents5408,31061,34618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men2354,23030,8969,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women3104,08530,4509,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years851,2008,5262,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years309806,5252,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years1152,04513,6224,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years1002,37517,6104,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years951,29011,4022,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1154153,661956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married2004,13027,8989,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1903,10024,5056,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced456555,2881,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1104253,655866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin4706,94049,94412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)354903,7691,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe408857,6333,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin4706,94049,94412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin152101,478614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe204603,4331,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe252752,2911,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe154254,2001,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births570524166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1510992025
Deaths2585719173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents401012102025
Population density3,682 per km²638 per km²221 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over2101,68014,8413,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over4607,11052,83015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2705,64039,58012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age1901,47013,2503,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents550550540
Men245240235
Women305305310
0–14 years758085
15–24 years454530
25–44 years110115115
45–64 years110105100
Never married205205200
Married205200190
Divorced404545
Widowed100100110
Dutch origin475475470
European origin (outside the Netherlands)403535
Origin outside Europe353540
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin475475470
Born in the Netherlands, European origin151515
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe151520
Born elsewhere in Europe252525
Born outside Europe202015
Population density3,729 per km²3,723 per km²3,682 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 over470460460460
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age280280270270
Residents of state pension age190190190190

Households

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

Average household size

1.9

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Single-person households46%11536.1%1,31037.6%10,79340.3%3,412,202
Households without children26%6530.7%1,11531.6%9,07828.3%2,398,121
Households with children28%7033.2%1,20530.9%8,86631.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Households2503,62028,7378,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1151,31010,7933,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children651,1159,0782,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children701,2058,8662,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size1.92.12.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households240250250
Single-person households105110115
Households without children656565
Households with children707070
Average household size1.91.91.9

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€140,700

2024Sappemeer: €128,600Midden-Groningen: €125,600Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

3.2%

2024Sappemeer: 2.9%Midden-Groningen: 3.2%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

5.9%

2024Sappemeer: 7.2%Midden-Groningen: 7.7%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)46.9%43.4%44.3%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)42.5%43.4%42%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)10.6%13.2%13.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)45.3%41.4%43.8%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)49.4%45.5%42.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)5.3%13.1%14%20%
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients4006,30049,80014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)46.9%43.4%44.3%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)10.6%13.2%13.7%20%2024
People living in poverty3.2%2.9%3.2%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line5.9%7.2%7.7%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)45.3%41.4%43.8%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)5.3%13.1%14%20%2024
Median household wealth€140,700€128,600€125,600€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

220

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

67%

2024Sappemeer: 69%Midden-Groningen: 67%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)69%61%59%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%26%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)9%12%15%17%
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)2204,09030,2509,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)67%69%67%72%2024
Employees (register data)91%88%85%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)69%61%59%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%26%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)9%12%15%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Boswijck-OostSappemeer
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over42%
    Sappemeer: 21% · Midden-Groningen: 25% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%
    Sappemeer: 13% · Midden-Groningen: 8% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Sappemeer: 3% · Midden-Groningen: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Sappemeer: 1% · Midden-Groningen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance101801,660409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit309304,160798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)090640173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)1901,47013,2003,359,14031 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%3%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%13%8%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over42%21%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 assistance1010101010
People on disability benefit3030302030
People on unemployment benefit (WW)101010100
People receiving state pension (AOW)190190180190190
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 over1%1%1%2%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%6%5%6%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over40%40%41%42%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)26.5%9034.5%2,19029.9%13,70026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)50%17045.8%2,91048%22,01040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)23.5%8019.7%1,25022.2%10,18033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils50
  • Secondary school pupils20
  • Vocational (MBO) students20
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils506404,6001,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils204003,010935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students202802,060466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students101401,040440,2202025
University (WO) students040290335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)902,19013,7003,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)1702,91022,0105,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)801,25010,1804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)701,69012,9103,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)1202,59014,6403,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)1402,58021,2505,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)2003,35022,6305,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)601,1209,7904,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1001,47010,6004,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,060 kWh

2025Sappemeer: 2,590 kWhMidden-Groningen: 2,740 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

870 m³

2024Sappemeer: 970 m³Midden-Groningen: 970 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

820 kWh

2025Sappemeer: 1,220 kWhMidden-Groningen: 1,430 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Boswijck-OostSappemeer
  • Homes using natural gas96%
    Sappemeer: 89% · Midden-Groningen: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas0%
    Sappemeer: 4% · Midden-Groningen: 5% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power41%
    Sappemeer: 56% · Midden-Groningen: 58% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically4%
    Sappemeer: 9% · Midden-Groningen: 12% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,060 kWh2,590 kWh2,740 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home820 kWh1,220 kWh1,430 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home870 m³970 m³970 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas0%4%5%12%2025
Homes using natural gas96%89%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power41%56%58%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically4%9%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)

63.5%

8 Nov 2026Sappemeer: 58%Midden-Groningen: 58.9%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

12.6%

8 Nov 2026Sappemeer: 39.1%Midden-Groningen: 40%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

31.9%

8 Nov 2026Sappemeer: 17.6%Midden-Groningen: 13%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

207

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Boswijck-OostSappemeer
  • Label A+++++0%
    Sappemeer: 0% · Midden-Groningen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Sappemeer: 1.2% · Midden-Groningen: 2.1% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0%
    Sappemeer: 2.5% · Midden-Groningen: 2.4% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0%
    Sappemeer: 1.1% · Midden-Groningen: 1.3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.5%
    Sappemeer: 2.7% · Midden-Groningen: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A12.1%
    Sappemeer: 31.5% · Midden-Groningen: 30.7% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B10.1%
    Sappemeer: 13.8% · Midden-Groningen: 17% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C17.9%
    Sappemeer: 20.1% · Midden-Groningen: 20.7% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D27.5%
    Sappemeer: 9.4% · Midden-Groningen: 9.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E23.2%
    Sappemeer: 7.7% · Midden-Groningen: 5.4% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F6.3%
    Sappemeer: 4.1% · Midden-Groningen: 3.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G2.4%
    Sappemeer: 5.8% · Midden-Groningen: 4.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label2072,20216,7055,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)63.5%58%58.9%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%1.2%2.1%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0%2.5%2.4%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0%1.1%1.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.5%2.7%3.5%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A12.1%31.5%30.7%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B10.1%13.8%17%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C17.9%20.1%20.7%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D27.5%9.4%9.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E23.2%7.7%5.4%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F6.3%4.1%3.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G2.4%5.8%4.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better12.6%39.1%40%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G31.9%17.6%13%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

20%

2024Sappemeer: 13.5%Midden-Groningen: 13.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

25

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

224

2024Sappemeer: 89Midden-Groningen: 89Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

125

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care252751,895486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)20%13.5%13.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1257405,4551,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents2248989722024

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.

Boswijck-OostSappemeer

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 0.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 3 within 1 km · 7.6 within 3 km · 11 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 0.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 4.6 within 1 km · 21.8 within 3 km · 28.7 within 5 km

  • Department store3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 3.3 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 11.2 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 5.1 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service15.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 15.2 km · Midden-Groningen: 14.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic14.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 14.7 km · Midden-Groningen: 13 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)15.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 15.2 km · Midden-Groningen: 14.3 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 0.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 14.6 within 3 km · 20 within 5 km

  • After-school care1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 0.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 11.4 within 3 km · 15.2 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 0.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.3 within 1 km · 5.2 within 3 km · 13.1 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 2.1 km · Midden-Groningen: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 3 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 2.1 km · Midden-Groningen: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 3 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 2.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.8 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 2 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 1.7 km · Midden-Groningen: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station17.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 17.4 km · Midden-Groningen: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 1.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 1.1 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 13.9 within 3 km · 20.1 within 5 km

  • Café0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 0.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 2 within 1 km · 4.3 within 3 km · 6.7 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 0.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 3.8 within 1 km · 17.7 within 3 km · 24.4 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 2.6 km · Midden-Groningen: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 4.7 within 10 km · 46.8 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 2.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 2.8 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink17.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 17.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 4.5 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 15 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 3.4 km · Midden-Groningen: 5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 12 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue17.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 17.6 km · Midden-Groningen: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 3.3 km · Midden-Groningen: 5.8 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Sauna15.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 15.3 km · Midden-Groningen: 14.7 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 2.7 km · Midden-Groningen: 4.9 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 1.4 km · Midden-Groningen: 5.2 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km · 15 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Sappemeer: 1.9 km · Midden-Groningen: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.8 km1 km1.5 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.5 km0.9 km1.3 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1 km0.8 km1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.3 km0.9 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km5.255.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.90.50.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km5.13.83.37.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km76.84.916.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance15.4 km15.2 km14.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.8 km1 km1.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance14.9 km14.7 km13 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0001.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km000.12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km443.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance15.4 km15.2 km14.3 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 km000.11.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km32.92.44.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km31.91.11.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km7.65.94.5111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km1110.77.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.5 km0.8 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km4.63.32.56.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km21.816.41247.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km28.727.719.3102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance3 km3.3 km4.6 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km110.62.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km111.46.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km11.210.99.519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.5 km0.9 km1.6 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km21.30.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km4.33.6322.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km6.76.65.748.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.5 km0.8 km1.1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km3.82.42.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km17.713.510.646.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km24.423.81799.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1 km1.1 km1.4 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.30.41.681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km13.910965.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km20.119.814.5143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.3 km2.6 km3.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km11.21.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km4.74.65.242.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km46.845.238.999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.51.21.62.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km14.612.58.519.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km2019.313.843.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1 km0.9 km1.1 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.30.81.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km11.49.4714.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km15.214.911.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km2.31.21.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km13.111.99.8221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1.8 km2.1 km3.4 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km32.21.43.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km332.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km33.64.420.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1.8 km2.1 km3.4 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km32.21.43.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km332.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km33.64.418.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.5 km2.9 km4.8 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km21.30.921 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km221.34.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km22.22.311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.2 km1.9 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance1.2 km1.7 km3.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance17.2 km17.4 km18.1 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.5 km2.9 km2.2 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.4 km2.8 km4.2 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance17.9 km17.9 km18.1 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance4.2 km4.5 km4.1 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km10.80.73.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km22.12.18.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km1514.611.722.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3.1 km3.4 km5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km110.63.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km11.11.18.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km1211.89.519.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance17.4 km17.6 km18.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance2.9 km3.3 km5.8 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km110.61.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km110.92.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km443.27.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance15.4 km15.3 km14.7 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.3 km2.7 km4.9 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance0.9 km1.4 km5.2 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km111.22.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km54.94.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km1514.614.239.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.7 km1.9 km2.8 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

35

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Boswijck-OostSappemeer
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Sappemeer: 3.1% · Midden-Groningen: 6.8% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy42.9% (15)
    Sappemeer: 21.9% · Midden-Groningen: 18.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants14.3% (5)
    Sappemeer: 16.3% · Midden-Groningen: 17.9% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication0% (0)
    Sappemeer: 5.6% · Midden-Groningen: 6.1% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Sappemeer: 3.1% · Midden-Groningen: 3.7% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services14.3% (5)
    Sappemeer: 21.3% · Midden-Groningen: 19.7% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care14.3% (5)
    Sappemeer: 16.3% · Midden-Groningen: 16.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services14.3% (5)
    Sappemeer: 11.9% · Midden-Groningen: 10.9% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations358006,5652,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing02544581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy151751,225368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants51301,175419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication045400202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate025245123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services51701,295647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care51301,070435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services595715274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

220

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.9

1 Jan 2026Sappemeer: 1.1Midden-Groningen: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,489 per km²

1 Jan 2026Sappemeer: 310 per km²Midden-Groningen: 117 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

20

1 Jan 2026+3 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Petrol cars84.5%18679.4%3,20277.7%25,20377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels15.5%3420.6%83222.3%7,23322.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars2204,03432,4367,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1863,20225,2036,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels348327,2331,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.91.11.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,489 per km²310 per km²117 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles203873,427706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars193209186
Cars on other fuels283534
Cars per household0.910.9
Motorcycles171920

Area and buildings

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

Total area

15 ha

2026Sappemeer: 1,331 haMidden-Groningen: 29,577 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,529 per km²

1 Jan 2026Sappemeer: 1,072 per km²Midden-Groningen: 880 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

7

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Boswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlands
Land100%15 ha97.9%1,303 ha93.9%27,774 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha2.1%28 ha6.1%1,802 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureBoswijck-OostSappemeerMidden-GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties75764,5901,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0538013,3832025
Total area15 ha1,331 ha29,577 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land15 ha1,303 ha27,774 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha28 ha1,802 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,529 per km²1,072 per km²880 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area15 ha15 ha15 ha
Land15 ha15 ha15 ha
Water0 ha0 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBoswijck-Oost
1 Jan 20241,510 per km²
1 Jan 20251,514 per km²
1 Jan 20261,529 per km²