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Facts and figures about the Buitengebied west neighbourhood in Buitengebied West, Smallingerland 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 Buitengebied West, Smallingerland and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

255

1 Jan 2026−15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

85

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

88

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€626,000

2025Buitengebied West: €488,000Smallingerland: €291,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

64 per km²

1 Jan 2026Buitengebied West: 93 per km²Smallingerland: 489 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 2025Buitengebied West: 8%Smallingerland: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

7%

1 Jan 2025Buitengebied West: 4%Smallingerland: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
Owner-occupied94%80%60%57%
Rented from a housing association0%16%30%28%
Rented from another landlord6%4%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes3%3%22%37%
Terraced houses0%7%30%29%
Corner houses0%7%14%13%
Semi-detached houses1%19%13%9%
Detached houses95%65%21%13%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Homes881,33526,5648,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0217769,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€626,000€488,000€291,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes97%97%78%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses0%7%30%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses0%7%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses1%19%13%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses95%65%21%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes3%3%22%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes7%4%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied94%80%60%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%16%30%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord6%4%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago91%92%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years9%8%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes6%20%40%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

0

2025Buitengebied West: 10Smallingerland: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Buitengebied West: 10Smallingerland: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitengebied westBuitengebied West
  • 0–14 years16% (40)
    Buitengebied West: 14.7% · Smallingerland: 15.2% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10% (25)
    Buitengebied West: 12.9% · Smallingerland: 11.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years26% (65)
    Buitengebied West: 19.1% · Smallingerland: 23.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years32% (80)
    Buitengebied West: 29.3% · Smallingerland: 26.6% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years12% (30)
    Buitengebied West: 19.4% · Smallingerland: 16.7% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over4% (10)
    Buitengebied West: 4.7% · Smallingerland: 6.3% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
Men49%12550.5%1,72550.2%28,70749.8%9,025,827
Women51%13049.5%1,69049.8%28,48150.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
Never married50%13043.9%1,50047.8%27,35350.2%9,101,569
Married38.5%10045.9%1,57038.3%21,90737.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.7%206.1%2108.5%4,8587.7%1,404,105
Widowed3.8%104.1%1405.4%3,0704.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
Dutch origin92.3%24088.7%3,03084.4%48,28570.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3.8%107.6%2604.7%2,6639.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe3.8%103.7%12510.9%6,24019.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin94.1%24088.7%3,03084.4%48,28570.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2%51.8%602%1,1653.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2%52.2%754.6%2,6178.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2%55.7%1952.6%1,4986.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe0%01.6%556.3%3,62311%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Residents2553,42057,18818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1251,72528,7079,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1301,69028,4819,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years405008,6892,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years254406,7372,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years6565013,4304,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years801,00015,2084,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years306609,5242,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over101603,600956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1301,50027,3539,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1001,57021,9076,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced202104,8581,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed101403,070866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2403,03048,28512,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)102602,6631,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe101256,2403,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2403,03048,28512,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin5601,165614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe5752,6171,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe51951,4981,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe0553,6231,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births025521166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents010992025
Deaths020559173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents51010102025
Population density64 per km²93 per km²489 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over3576012,8763,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2102,92048,52015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1802,22036,89012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age3070011,6303,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents270255255
Men140135125
Women135125130
0–14 years504540
15–24 years303025
25–44 years707065
45–64 years758080
Never married135135130
Married105100100
Divorced152020
Widowed101010
Dutch origin250240240
European origin (outside the Netherlands)101010
Origin outside Europe15510
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin245240240
Born in the Netherlands, European origin505
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe555
Born elsewhere in Europe055
Born outside Europe1050
Population density67 per km²64 per km²64 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 over220210210210
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age190180170180
Residents of state pension age30303030

Households

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

Average household size

2.7

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
Single-person households23.5%2028.2%40038.4%10,01840.3%3,412,202
Households without children23.5%2034.2%48528.8%7,49528.3%2,398,121
Households with children52.9%4537.7%53532.8%8,55331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Households851,42526,0668,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households2040010,0183,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children204857,4952,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children455358,5532,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.72.42.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households908585
Single-person households302520
Households without children252020
Households with children454545
Average household size2.72.72.7

Income and wealth

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

People living in poverty

0.4%

2024Buitengebied West: 1.3%Smallingerland: 2.7%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

2.8%

2024Buitengebied West: 4.4%Smallingerland: 8%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)33.3%38.8%43.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)32.8%38.8%42.5%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)33.9%22.4%13.8%20%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2002,70045,30014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)33.3%38.8%43.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)33.9%22.4%13.8%20%2024
People living in poverty0.4%1.3%2.7%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line2.8%4.4%8%6.4%2024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

140

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

81%

2024Buitengebied West: 73%Smallingerland: 70%Netherlands: 72%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1401,78028,5209,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)81%73%70%72%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Buitengebied westBuitengebied West
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over16%
    Buitengebied West: 24% · Smallingerland: 24% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over10%
    Buitengebied West: 4% · Smallingerland: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Buitengebied West: 1% · Smallingerland: 4% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Buitengebied West: 1% · Smallingerland: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance0401,750409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit201203,070798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)030540173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)3069011,5703,359,14031 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%1%4%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over10%4%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over16%24%24%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 benefit2020202020
People on unemployment benefit (WW)0101000
People receiving state pension (AOW)3030303030
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 over2%2%2%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over10%10%9%10%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over15%16%16%16%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils30
  • Secondary school pupils20
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils303004,7801,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils202003,200935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students10901,880466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students10801,130440,2202025
University (WO) students020260335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)6050011,7203,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)601,10019,4205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)3044011,2003,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)8058012,1003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)501,02019,0305,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)1001,18019,8905,537,1901 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

4,600 kWh

2025Buitengebied West: 3,490 kWhSmallingerland: 2,470 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,300 m³

2024Buitengebied West: 1,060 m³Smallingerland: 910 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

2,430 kWh

2025Buitengebied West: 2,280 kWhSmallingerland: 1,210 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home4,600 kWh3,490 kWh2,470 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home2,430 kWh2,280 kWh1,210 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,300 m³1,060 m³910 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)

51.9%

8 Nov 2026Buitengebied West: 56.4%Smallingerland: 64.6%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

40.5%

8 Nov 2026Buitengebied West: 52.4%Smallingerland: 42.6%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

28.6%

8 Nov 2026Buitengebied West: 11.5%Smallingerland: 6.5%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

42

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Buitengebied westBuitengebied West
  • Label A+++++0%
    Buitengebied West: 0% · Smallingerland: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Buitengebied West: 1.4% · Smallingerland: 1.1% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++21.4%
    Buitengebied West: 4.5% · Smallingerland: 2.9% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++2.4%
    Buitengebied West: 1.8% · Smallingerland: 1.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+9.5%
    Buitengebied West: 4.5% · Smallingerland: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A7.1%
    Buitengebied West: 40.2% · Smallingerland: 34% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B7.1%
    Buitengebied West: 12.6% · Smallingerland: 18.2% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C14.3%
    Buitengebied West: 16.6% · Smallingerland: 25.9% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D9.5%
    Buitengebied West: 7% · Smallingerland: 6.8% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E14.3%
    Buitengebied West: 4.4% · Smallingerland: 2.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F2.4%
    Buitengebied West: 2.9% · Smallingerland: 1.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G11.9%
    Buitengebied West: 4.2% · Smallingerland: 2% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label4273116,7075,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)51.9%56.4%64.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%1.4%1.1%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++21.4%4.5%2.9%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++2.4%1.8%1.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+9.5%4.5%3.5%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A7.1%40.2%34%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B7.1%12.6%18.2%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C14.3%16.6%25.9%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D9.5%7%6.8%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E14.3%4.4%2.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F2.4%2.9%1.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G11.9%4.2%2%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better40.5%52.4%42.6%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G28.6%11.5%6.5%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

67

2024Buitengebied West: 46Smallingerland: 86Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

20

2024
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Social support (Wmo) clients201504,8851,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents674686722024

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.

Buitengebied westBuitengebied West

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 1.6 km · Smallingerland: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 6.7 within 3 km · 15.5 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 1.6 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 19.4 within 3 km · 45 within 5 km

  • Department store2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 6.2 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 5.2 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 2.9 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 5.4 within 3 km · 16.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 6.5 km · Smallingerland: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 3.6 km · Smallingerland: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 6.5 km · Smallingerland: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 6.5 km · Smallingerland: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 1.7 km · Smallingerland: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 5.9 within 3 km · 21.3 within 5 km

  • After-school care2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 1.6 km · Smallingerland: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.4 within 3 km · 17.4 within 5 km

  • Primary school2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 1.7 km · Smallingerland: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.9 within 3 km · 17.6 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 4.8 km · Smallingerland: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2.7 within 3 km · 8 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 4.8 km · Smallingerland: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 2.7 within 3 km · 8 within 5 km · 8 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 6.6 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0.5 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station21 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 17.5 km · Smallingerland: 18.4 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station24.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 21.5 km · Smallingerland: 24.2 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 4.4 km · Smallingerland: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 1.3 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 24.3 within 3 km · 48.3 within 5 km

  • Café2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 4.9 km · Smallingerland: 2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 7.2 within 3 km · 16.8 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 1.9 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 23.1 within 3 km · 48.1 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 6.2 km · Smallingerland: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2.8 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 9.6 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 5.2 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 6 km · Smallingerland: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink25.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 22.6 km · Smallingerland: 25.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 5 km · Smallingerland: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 1.9 within 10 km · 6 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 5.7 km · Smallingerland: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 5.8 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 6.7 km · Smallingerland: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna17 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 18.6 km · Smallingerland: 14.6 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 6.4 km · Smallingerland: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 9.9 km · Smallingerland: 6.8 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km · 22.1 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station3.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied West: 5 km · Smallingerland: 2.9 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.3 km2.9 km1.1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance2 km1.6 km1.4 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1.3 km1.7 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance2.1 km1.7 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km4.92.58.79.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.301.71.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km5.41.38.37.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km16.251316.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance2.5 km6.5 km3.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.3 km3.6 km1.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance2.5 km6.5 km3.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km10.10.81.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km10.912.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km12.21.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance2.5 km6.5 km3.7 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km10.10.80.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km10.911.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km11.61.14.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km00.51.61.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km6.71.58.5111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km15.54.812.423.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance2 km1.6 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km00.94.26.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km19.43.523.847.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km4512.835.4102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.7 km6.2 km3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km10.10.82.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km10.91.16.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km5.255.119.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.7 km4.9 km2 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km001.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km7.20.69.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km16.8213.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.5 km1.9 km1.1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.30.44.15.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km23.132646.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km48.110.237.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.4 km1.3 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.50.94.581 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km24.33.62765.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km48.310.238.3143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.7 km6.2 km4.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km2.80.40.817.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km32.82.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km9.610.210.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.40.51.82.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km5.929.819.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km21.38.818.143.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance2 km1.6 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km00.91.42.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km4.42.97.814.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km17.4914.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km00.71.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km17.67.514.9221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2 km4.8 km2.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km2.70.23.63.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km81.4681 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km87.3820.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2 km4.8 km2.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km2.70.23.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km81.4671 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km87.3818.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance3.1 km6.6 km3 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km0.50121 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km20.21.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km21.82.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.8 km4.4 km2.3 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance21 km17.5 km18.4 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance24.2 km21.5 km24.2 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.3 km5.2 km3 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.3 km6 km3.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance25.2 km22.6 km25.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2.2 km5 km2.8 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km10.30.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km1.91.91.98.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km66.36.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance2 km5.7 km2.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km20.41.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km21.928.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km33.6319.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance3.2 km5.8 km3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance3.1 km6.7 km3.3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km10.10.81.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km10.912.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km11.61.17.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance17 km18.6 km14.6 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.8 km6.4 km3.1 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance4.3 km9.9 km6.8 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km10.612.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km21.92.28.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km22.121.22139.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance3.8 km5 km2.9 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

55

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Buitengebied westBuitengebied West
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.1% (5)
    Buitengebied West: 11.7% · Smallingerland: 3.1% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy9.1% (5)
    Buitengebied West: 13.8% · Smallingerland: 15.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants18.2% (10)
    Buitengebied West: 11.7% · Smallingerland: 20% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication0% (0)
    Buitengebied West: 3.2% · Smallingerland: 5.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Buitengebied West: 6.4% · Smallingerland: 4.3% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services27.3% (15)
    Buitengebied West: 27.7% · Smallingerland: 22.4% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care18.2% (10)
    Buitengebied West: 20.2% · Smallingerland: 18.9% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services9.1% (5)
    Buitengebied West: 6.4% · Smallingerland: 9.7% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations554706,3702,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing55520081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy5651,000368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants10551,275419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication015375202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate030275123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services151301,425647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care10951,205435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services530615274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

141

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.7

1 Jan 2026Buitengebied West: 1.3Smallingerland: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

35 per km²

1 Jan 2026Buitengebied West: 52 per km²Smallingerland: 236 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

19

1 Jan 2026+2 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
Petrol cars70.9%10068.6%1,31477.6%21,44677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels29.1%4131.4%60222.4%6,19622.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1411,91627,6427,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1001,31421,4466,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels416026,1961,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.71.31.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density35 per km²52 per km²236 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles191902,456706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars98103100
Cars on other fuels423941
Cars per household1.51.61.7
Motorcycles171719

Area and buildings

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

Total area

409 ha

2026Buitengebied West: 3,910 haSmallingerland: 12,617 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

293 per km²

1 Jan 2026Buitengebied West: 232 per km²Smallingerland: 1,354 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

9

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Buitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlands
Land98%401 ha93.7%3,664 ha92.7%11,701 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water2%8 ha6.3%245 ha7.3%917 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureBuitengebied westBuitengebied WestSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties91054,3471,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties032113,3832025
Total area409 ha3,910 ha12,617 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land401 ha3,664 ha11,701 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water8 ha245 ha917 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density293 per km²232 per km²1,354 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area409 ha409 ha409 ha
Land401 ha401 ha401 ha
Water8 ha8 ha8 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodBuitengebied west
1 Jan 2024289 per km²
1 Jan 2025289 per km²
1 Jan 2026293 per km²