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Facts and figures about the Broek neighbourhood in Meerkerk buitengebied, Vijfheerenlanden 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 Meerkerk buitengebied, Vijfheerenlanden and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

415

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

145

1 Jan 2026

Homes

151

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€592,000

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: €470,000Vijfheerenlanden: €404,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

42 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 60 per km²Vijfheerenlanden: 433 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Broek

The homes most recently listed in the Broek neighbourhood in Meerkerk buitengebied, Vijfheerenlanden, newest first.

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

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

Newly built homes

2

2025

Built in the last 10 years

1%

1 Jan 2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 5%Vijfheerenlanden: 15%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

7%

1 Jan 2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 9%Vijfheerenlanden: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Owner-occupied82%86%63%57%
Rented from a housing association3%1%30%28%
Rented from another landlord15%13%7%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes15%9%22%37%
Terraced houses0%0%36%29%
Corner houses0%0%18%13%
Semi-detached houses25%17%9%9%
Detached houses61%74%14%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes15131326,1588,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes2237169,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€592,000€470,000€404,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes85%91%78%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses0%0%36%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses0%0%18%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses25%17%9%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses61%74%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes15%9%22%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes7%9%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied82%86%63%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association3%1%30%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord15%13%7%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago99%95%85%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years1%5%15%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes18%14%37%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 15Vijfheerenlanden: 12Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 0Vijfheerenlanden: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BroekMeerkerk buitengebied
  • 0–14 years17.1% (70)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 15.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 17.8% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years13.4% (55)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.9% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years15.9% (65)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 18.8% · Vijfheerenlanden: 26.1% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years30.5% (125)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 31.9% · Vijfheerenlanden: 24.5% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years17.1% (70)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 17.5% · Vijfheerenlanden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over6.1% (25)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 5.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.4% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Men51.2%21551.6%41549.7%31,40849.8%9,025,827
Women48.8%20548.4%39050.3%31,83850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Never married39.8%16539.4%31546.6%29,48050.2%9,101,569
Married54.2%22549.4%39541.9%26,51937.3%6,758,191
Divorced1.2%56.9%556.4%4,0797.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.8%204.4%355%3,1684.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Dutch origin95.2%39590.1%72578.6%49,68870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2.4%106.2%505.1%3,2539.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe2.4%103.7%3016.3%10,30519.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin96.3%39590.6%72078.6%49,68870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0%01.3%102.2%1,3713.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1.2%51.9%158.6%5,4618.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.2%55%403%1,8826.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe1.2%51.3%107.7%4,84411%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents41580063,24618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men21541531,4089,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women20539031,8389,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years7012511,2442,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years55856,9192,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years6515016,4954,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years12525515,5174,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years701409,6542,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over25453,417956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married16531529,4809,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married22539526,5196,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced5554,0791,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed20353,168866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin39572549,68812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)10503,2531,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe103010,3053,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin39572049,68812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0101,371614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe5155,4611,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe5401,8821,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe5104,8441,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births510756166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents10151292025
Deaths05634173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents5010102025
Population density42 per km²60 per km²433 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over9018012,8683,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over35067052,00015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age27052040,34012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age8015011,6603,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents410415415
Men220220215
Women190200205
0–14 years706570
15–24 years455555
25–44 years657065
45–64 years140135125
Never married165160165
Married215230225
Divorced10105
Widowed201520
Dutch origin380390395
European origin (outside the Netherlands)151510
Origin outside Europe151010
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin380390395
Born in the Netherlands, European origin000
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1055
Born elsewhere in Europe10105
Born outside Europe555
Population density41 per km²42 per km²42 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 over350340350350
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age270260270270
Residents of state pension age80808080

Households

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

Average household size

2.8

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Single-person households17.2%2533.8%11530.3%7,90040.3%3,412,202
Households without children44.8%6536.8%12530.3%7,90428.3%2,398,121
Households with children37.9%5529.4%10039.4%10,28531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Households14534026,0898,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households251157,9003,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children651257,9042,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children5510010,2852,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.82.42.42.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households145150145
Single-person households303025
Households without children556565
Households with children556055
Average household size2.82.82.8

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€667,800

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: €442,400Vijfheerenlanden: €195,000Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1%

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.3%Vijfheerenlanden: 1.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

2%

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.7%Vijfheerenlanden: 4.8%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.2%38.7%37.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)36.2%38.9%41.4%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)24.6%22.4%20.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)20.5%30.8%31.9%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)37%39%43.4%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)42.5%30.2%24.7%20%
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients30060048,60014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.2%38.7%37.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)24.6%22.4%20.7%20%2024
People living in poverty1%2.3%1.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line2%2.7%4.8%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)20.5%30.8%31.9%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)42.5%30.2%24.7%20%2024
Median household wealth€667,800€442,400€195,000€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

250

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

83%

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 77%Vijfheerenlanden: 75%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)42%45%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)16%17%24%27%
Self-employed (register data)42%38%18%17%
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)25043033,5209,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)83%77%75%72%2024
Employees (register data)58%62%82%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)42%45%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)16%17%24%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)42%38%18%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
BroekMeerkerk buitengebied
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 23% · Vijfheerenlanden: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 4% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 0% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 1% · Vijfheerenlanden: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance00870409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit10302,720798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)010500173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)8015011,6203,359,14031 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 over0%0%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%4%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%23%22%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)8080808080
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 over0%1%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%3%3%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%23%23%24%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)23.3%7029.8%17028.2%12,78026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)46.7%14045.6%26046.1%20,88040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)30%9024.6%14025.6%11,60033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils40
  • Secondary school pupils20
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils40706,1201,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils20403,170935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students10201,650466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students10201,190440,2202025
University (WO) students00410335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)7017012,7803,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)14026020,8805,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)9014011,6004,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)4011012,3403,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)10022013,3303,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)11022020,2505,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)18033021,3005,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)6010011,3204,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)12019011,8804,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,940 kWh

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 3,480 kWhVijfheerenlanden: 2,750 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,240 m³

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 1,150 m³Vijfheerenlanden: 800 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,800 kWh

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 1,340 kWhVijfheerenlanden: 1,230 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
BroekMeerkerk buitengebied
  • Homes using natural gas75%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 58% · Vijfheerenlanden: 84% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas7%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 10% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power39%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 31% · Vijfheerenlanden: 50% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically14%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 11% · Vijfheerenlanden: 14% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,940 kWh3,480 kWh2,750 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,800 kWh1,340 kWh1,230 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,240 m³1,150 m³800 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas7%6%10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas75%58%84%81%2025
Homes with solar power39%31%50%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically14%11%14%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)

26.8%

8 Nov 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 27%Vijfheerenlanden: 64.5%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

12.5%

8 Nov 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 15%Vijfheerenlanden: 49%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

42.5%

8 Nov 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 45%Vijfheerenlanden: 7.4%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

40

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
BroekMeerkerk buitengebied
  • Label A+++++0%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 0% · Vijfheerenlanden: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 0% · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 7.7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++2.5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+2.5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 3% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A7.5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 10% · Vijfheerenlanden: 33% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B7.5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 6.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 17.4% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C27.5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 21.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 20.8% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D10%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E7.5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 10% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F7.5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 10% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G27.5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 25% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.6% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label406017,0315,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)26.8%27%64.5%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0%3.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0%1.7%7.7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++2.5%1.7%1.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+2.5%1.7%3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A7.5%10%33%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B7.5%6.7%17.4%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C27.5%21.7%20.8%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D10%11.7%5.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E7.5%10%2.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F7.5%10%2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G27.5%25%2.6%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better12.5%15%49%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G42.5%45%7.4%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

44

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 53Vijfheerenlanden: 63Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

20

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Social support (Wmo) clients20403,8651,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents445363722024

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.

BroekMeerkerk buitengebied

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.7 within 3 km · 1.9 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 2.8 within 3 km · 5.8 within 5 km

  • Department store11 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.1 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 8.1 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.5 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.9 within 3 km · 2.3 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service13.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic11.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)13.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.8 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.8 within 3 km · 2.6 within 5 km

  • After-school care2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 3.6 within 5 km

  • Primary school2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.6 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km

  • Secondary school11 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 9.8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.2 within 10 km

  • VMBO school11 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 9.8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.2 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school11.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station8.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 7.1 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 7.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station26.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 25.8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 22.1 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.2 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.9 within 3 km · 5.4 within 5 km

  • Café2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.7 within 3 km · 2.2 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.6 within 1 km · 3.3 within 3 km · 5.9 within 5 km

  • Hotel8.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 14.4 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool11.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink29.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 29.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 25.7 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum11.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 12.8 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue14.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 12.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 4.8 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue21.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 20.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 14.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema20.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 19.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0.3 within 20 km

  • Sauna10.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 14.7 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon11.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 6 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction12.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 6.6 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km · 53.1 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance2.3 km2.5 km1.2 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance2.5 km2.4 km1.1 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance2.4 km2.4 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance2.4 km2.3 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km1.626.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km000.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km0.90.72.77.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km2.31.84.616.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance13.1 km11.9 km10.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance2.8 km2.7 km2.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance11.8 km10.9 km5.9 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km000.41.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km00.212.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km44.16.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance13.1 km11.9 km10.8 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 km00.10.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km223.54.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km001.21.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km0.70.93.7111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km1.91.55.623.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.5 km1.9 km1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km0.20.12.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km2.82.59.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km5.84.715.8102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance11 km10.1 km3.5 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km000.72.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km00.61.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km8.18.614.219.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.6 km2.4 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km000.82.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km0.70.83.222.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km2.21.85.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.5 km1.7 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.60.42.45.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km3.33.59.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km5.96.714.599.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance2.5 km2.2 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km00.12.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km1.92.810.365.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km5.4515.9143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance8.7 km8 km2.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km001.317.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km12.23.342.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km14.414.829.999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km001.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km0.82.15.119.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km2.63.59.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance2.5 km2.4 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km001.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1.11.85.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km3.63.910.333.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km001.91.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km4.24.111.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance11 km9.8 km3.4 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km000.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km001.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km0.23.44.620.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance11 km9.8 km3.4 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km000.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km001.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km0.23.44.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance11.3 km10 km3.6 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km000.621 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km000.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km0.11.5311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance3.6 km2.7 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance8.4 km7.1 km7.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance26.3 km25.8 km22.1 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.5 km2.4 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance11.5 km10.3 km3.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance29.9 km29.3 km25.7 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance11.2 km10.3 km3.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km001.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km013.38.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km12.813.517.122.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance14.1 km12.6 km10.5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km0003.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km00.218.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km4.85.412.319.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance21.9 km20.9 km14.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance20.4 km19.7 km18.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0001.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km0002.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km0.30.647.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance10.6 km10.8 km14.7 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance11.8 km10.6 km6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance12.4 km11.3 km6.6 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km00.31.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km556.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km53.154.349.939.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.5 km2.7 km1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

100

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
BroekMeerkerk buitengebied
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing25% (25)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 17.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 4.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy15% (15)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 23.5% · Vijfheerenlanden: 18.3% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants10% (10)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.8% · Vijfheerenlanden: 15.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication5% (5)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 5.9% · Vijfheerenlanden: 8.2% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate15% (15)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.8% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services20% (20)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 20.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 24.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care10% (10)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 8.8% · Vijfheerenlanden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services5% (5)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.9% · Vijfheerenlanden: 8.5% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations1001708,3402,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing253037581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy15401,525368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants10201,310419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication510680202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1520415123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services20352,040647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care10151,280435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services55710274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

213

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.4

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.2Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

21 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 30 per km²Vijfheerenlanden: 205 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

28

1 Jan 2026+1 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Petrol cars75.1%16075.8%30477.9%23,34377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels24.9%5324.2%9722.1%6,63222.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars21340129,9757,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars16030423,3436,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels53976,6321,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.41.21.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density21 per km²30 per km²205 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles28492,957706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars163156160
Cars on other fuels455153
Cars per household1.41.41.4
Motorcycles272628

Area and buildings

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

Total area

1,018 ha

2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 1,373 haVijfheerenlanden: 15,331 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

80 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 185 per km²Vijfheerenlanden: 972 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

19

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
BroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Land98.3%1,001 ha97.5%1,339 ha95.4%14,622 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water1.7%17 ha2.5%34 ha4.6%709 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureBroekMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties191163,4271,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties002113,3832025
Total area1,018 ha1,373 ha15,331 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land1,001 ha1,339 ha14,622 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water17 ha34 ha709 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density80 per km²185 per km²972 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area1,018 ha1,018 ha1,018 ha
Land1,002 ha1,002 ha1,001 ha
Water17 ha17 ha17 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBroek
1 Jan 202480 per km²
1 Jan 202581 per km²
1 Jan 202680 per km²