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Facts and figures about the De Knipe neighbourhood in Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag, Heerenveen 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 Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag, Heerenveen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,355

1 Jan 2026−15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

580

1 Jan 2026+10 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

577

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€404,000

2025Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: €423,000Heerenveen: €332,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

272 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 209 per km²Heerenveen: 274 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in De Knipe

The homes most recently listed in the De Knipe neighbourhood in Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag, Heerenveen, 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

1

2025

Built in the last 10 years

2%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 2%Heerenveen: 9%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

3%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3%Heerenveen: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Owner-occupied87%87%60%57%
Rented from a housing association8%9%28%28%
Rented from another landlord5%4%12%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes2%2%25%37%
Terraced houses5%4%20%29%
Corner houses3%3%11%13%
Semi-detached houses25%24%15%9%
Detached houses64%68%29%13%
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes57774624,4478,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes117369,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€404,000€423,000€332,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes98%98%75%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses5%4%20%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses3%3%11%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses25%24%15%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses64%68%29%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes2%2%25%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes3%3%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied87%87%60%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association8%9%28%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord5%4%12%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago98%98%91%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years2%2%9%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes13%13%40%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 10Heerenveen: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 5Heerenveen: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De KnipeWijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag
  • 0–14 years14.2% (190)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 12.4% · Heerenveen: 14.6% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.8% (145)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 11% · Heerenveen: 11.4% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years18.7% (250)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 17.8% · Heerenveen: 22.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years32.1% (430)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 32.5% · Heerenveen: 27.6% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years19.8% (265)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 21.8% · Heerenveen: 17.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over4.5% (60)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.5% · Heerenveen: 6.6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Men50.2%68050.4%89050%25,97649.8%9,025,827
Women49.8%67549.6%87550%25,97950.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Never married41.9%57041.3%72546.8%24,30750.2%9,101,569
Married47.8%65047.6%83538.9%20,21737.3%6,758,191
Divorced5.9%806.6%1158.6%4,4677.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.4%604.6%805.7%2,9644.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Dutch origin94.4%1,27593.8%1,65584.3%43,82470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2.6%353.1%555%2,6199.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe3%403.1%5510.6%5,51219.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin94.1%1,27593.8%1,65084.3%43,82470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.2%302%352.3%1,1733.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1.8%252%354.6%2,3708.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe0.7%101.1%202.8%1,4466.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe1.1%151.1%206%3,14211%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,3551,76051,95518,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men68089025,9769,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women67587525,9799,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years1902207,5672,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1451955,9052,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years25031511,6674,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years43057514,3604,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years2653859,0092,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over60803,447956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married57072524,3079,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married65083520,2176,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced801154,4671,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed60802,964866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,2751,65543,82412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)35552,6191,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe40555,5123,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,2751,65043,82412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin30351,173614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe25352,3701,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe10201,4461,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe15203,1421,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births1010475166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1010992025
Deaths510593173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents5511102025
Population density272 per km²209 per km²274 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over32044512,2723,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,1601,54044,40015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age8801,16033,27012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age28038011,1203,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,3701,3401,355
Men690675680
Women680665675
0–14 years185190190
15–24 years160140145
25–44 years260255250
45–64 years460435430
Never married565545570
Married665655650
Divorced808080
Widowed556060
Dutch origin1,2951,2701,275
European origin (outside the Netherlands)353535
Origin outside Europe404040
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,2951,2701,275
Born in the Netherlands, European origin252530
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe252525
Born elsewhere in Europe101010
Born outside Europe151015
Population density276 per km²269 per km²272 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 over1,1501,1601,1601,160
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age880880880880
Residents of state pension age270280280280

Households

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

Average household size

2.3

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Single-person households26.7%15527.3%21038.1%9,16740.3%3,412,202
Households without children37.1%21539%30030%7,23228.3%2,398,121
Households with children36.2%21033.8%26031.9%7,67931.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Households58076524,0788,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1552109,1673,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children2153007,2322,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children2102607,6792,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.32.32.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households570580580
Single-person households135160155
Households without children215220215
Households with children220200210
Average household size2.42.32.3

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€318,800

2024Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: €323,700Heerenveen: €143,100Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.1%

2024Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1.1%Heerenveen: 2.5%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

3.2%

2024Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3%Heerenveen: 6.4%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38.9%38.7%42.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)41.3%41.6%41.2%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.8%19.7%16.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)25.5%25.1%40.8%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)47.1%47.5%41.4%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.4%27.4%17.8%20%
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,1001,50042,20014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38.9%38.7%42.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.8%19.7%16.7%20%2024
People living in poverty1.1%1.1%2.5%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line3.2%3%6.4%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)25.5%25.1%40.8%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.4%27.4%17.8%20%2024
Median household wealth€318,800€323,700€143,100€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

760

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

73%

2024Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 74%Heerenveen: 72%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%58%57%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)23%23%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)18%20%17%17%
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)7601,02027,2109,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)73%74%72%72%2024
Employees (register data)82%80%83%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%58%57%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)23%23%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)18%20%17%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
De KnipeWijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 25% · Heerenveen: 25% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3% · Heerenveen: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1% · Heerenveen: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1% · Heerenveen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance10201,270409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit30402,120798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1010570173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)28038011,0903,359,14031 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 over1%1%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%25%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 assistance1010201010
People on disability benefit4040303030
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1010101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)280270280280280
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%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%3%3%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%24%24%24%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)20.2%21020.9%29025.2%9,61026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)47.1%49048.2%67044.5%17,01040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)32.7%34030.9%43030.3%11,59033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils90
  • Secondary school pupils80
  • Vocational (MBO) students40
  • Higher professional (HBO) students40
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils901004,1401,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils80902,770935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students40501,720466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students40601,250440,2202025
University (WO) students1010290335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)2102909,6103,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)49067017,0105,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)34043011,5904,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)1702409,2203,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)26035010,0603,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)43060016,3305,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)54072017,4805,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)31040011,0904,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)38047012,4204,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,100 kWh

2025Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3,240 kWhHeerenveen: 2,630 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,020 m³

2024Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1,020 m³Heerenveen: 880 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,800 kWh

2025Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1,870 kWhHeerenveen: 1,220 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
De KnipeWijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag
  • Homes using natural gas86%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 84% · Heerenveen: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas3%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4% · Heerenveen: 7% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power58%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 60% · Heerenveen: 43% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically11%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 13% · Heerenveen: 12% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,100 kWh3,240 kWh2,630 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,800 kWh1,870 kWh1,220 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,020 m³1,020 m³880 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas3%4%7%12%2025
Homes using natural gas86%84%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power58%60%43%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically11%13%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)

45%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 45.9%Heerenveen: 65.1%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

38.6%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 39.6%Heerenveen: 46%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

16.9%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 15.3%Heerenveen: 9.2%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

254

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
De KnipeWijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag
  • Label A+++++0%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 0% · Heerenveen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.4%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 0.3% · Heerenveen: 0.8% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++1.2%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 2.4% · Heerenveen: 3.6% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++1.2%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1.2% · Heerenveen: 1.3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+4.3%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3.9% · Heerenveen: 3% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A31.5%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 31.8% · Heerenveen: 37.3% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B20.9%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 18% · Heerenveen: 16.5% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C15.7%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 19.8% · Heerenveen: 21.6% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D7.9%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 7.2% · Heerenveen: 6.6% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E3.5%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3% · Heerenveen: 3.7% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F3.5%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3% · Heerenveen: 2.2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G9.8%
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 9.3% · Heerenveen: 3.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label25433315,7365,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)45%45.9%65.1%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.4%0.3%0.8%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++1.2%2.4%3.6%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++1.2%1.2%1.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+4.3%3.9%3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A31.5%31.8%37.3%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B20.9%18%16.5%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C15.7%19.8%21.6%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D7.9%7.2%6.6%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E3.5%3%3.7%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F3.5%3%2.2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G9.8%9.3%3.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better38.6%39.6%46%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G16.9%15.3%9.2%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

9.4%

2024Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 9%Heerenveen: 11.4%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

30

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

46

2024Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 43Heerenveen: 90Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

65

2024
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care30351,425486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)9.4%9%11.4%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients65754,6701,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents464390722024

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.

De KnipeWijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3.6 km · Heerenveen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.2 within 3 km · 5.7 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1.5 km · Heerenveen: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 2.7 within 3 km · 23.9 within 5 km

  • Department store4.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.7 km · Heerenveen: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3.2 km · Heerenveen: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.8 within 3 km · 3.5 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 5.5 km · Heerenveen: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3.5 km · Heerenveen: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.8 km · Heerenveen: 4.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1.6 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 5.5 km · Heerenveen: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1.4 km · Heerenveen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 1.3 within 3 km · 11.6 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1.4 km · Heerenveen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 1.3 within 3 km · 10.3 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1.5 km · Heerenveen: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 9.6 within 5 km

  • Secondary school3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4 km · Heerenveen: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0.6 within 3 km · 4.6 within 5 km · 10 within 10 km

  • VMBO school3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4 km · Heerenveen: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0.6 within 3 km · 4.6 within 5 km · 10 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 5.5 km · Heerenveen: 4.5 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 1.9 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 6.6 km · Heerenveen: 4 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 6.7 km · Heerenveen: 5.9 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 2.9 km · Heerenveen: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3.9 km · Heerenveen: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.9 within 3 km · 29.7 within 5 km

  • Café0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1.7 km · Heerenveen: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 2.7 within 3 km · 13 within 5 km

  • Snack bar3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 3.5 km · Heerenveen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.2 within 3 km · 15.1 within 5 km

  • Hotel3.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.5 km · Heerenveen: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2.6 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 13.8 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.7 km · Heerenveen: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.5 km · Heerenveen: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink6.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 7.3 km · Heerenveen: 6.4 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum3.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.4 km · Heerenveen: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1.1 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 8 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.7 km · Heerenveen: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 2.1 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue20.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 20.7 km · Heerenveen: 21.7 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 5 km · Heerenveen: 5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna17.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 17 km · Heerenveen: 15.1 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon4.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 5.1 km · Heerenveen: 5 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction6.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 7.3 km · Heerenveen: 6.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km · 22 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station4.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.5 km · Heerenveen: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance3.1 km3.2 km1.6 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance3.7 km3.6 km1.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.9 km1.4 km0.9 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.9 km1.5 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km1.10.96.89.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km000.51.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km0.80.72.67.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km3.53.13.816.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance4.6 km5.5 km5.5 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance3.6 km3.5 km1.6 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance3.9 km4.8 km4.9 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km1.61.21.41.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km221.62.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km333.28.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance4.6 km5.5 km5.5 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0.80.60.70.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km110.81.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km111.34.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km0011.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km0.20.24.5111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km5.74.66.123.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.9 km1.5 km1.3 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km0.70.53.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km2.72.217.147.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km23.919.123.3102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance4.1 km4.7 km3.6 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km0.80.60.72.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km221.26.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km444.819.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.8 km1.7 km2.2 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.70.61.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km2.728.222.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km1310.112.148.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance3.6 km3.5 km1.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km002.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km1.2110.646.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km15.111.814.599.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance3.6 km3.9 km1.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km004.281 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km2.92.220.665.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km29.722.927143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance3.8 km4.5 km2.7 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km2.622.817.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km44.1442.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km13.81316.599.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.70.51.82.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km1.31.19.719.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km11.69.814.543.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.9 km1.4 km0.9 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.70.51.42.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1.31.17.714.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km10.38.812.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.70.51.11.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km9.68.411.9221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance3.1 km4 km3.1 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km0.60.54.23.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km4.63.5681 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km109.67.420.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance3.1 km4 km3.1 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km0.60.54.23.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km4.63.5671 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km109.67.418.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance4.5 km5.5 km4.5 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km001.821 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km1.91.42.64.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km43.83.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance3.1 km2.9 km1.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance5.7 km6.6 km4 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance5.7 km6.7 km5.9 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance4 km4.7 km2.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance4 km4.5 km4.4 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance6.5 km7.3 km6.4 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance3.8 km4.4 km3.8 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km1.10.81.43.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km332.38.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km887.622.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance4 km4.7 km4.4 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km0.80.60.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km220.98.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km2.12.12.519.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance20.6 km20.7 km21.7 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance4 km5 km5 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0.80.60.71.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km110.82.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km111.37.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance17.1 km17 km15.1 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance4.1 km5.1 km5 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance6.6 km7.3 km6.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km110.92.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km3338.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km22222139.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance4.9 km4.5 km2.5 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

145

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
De KnipeWijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.9% (10)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 6.8% · Heerenveen: 4.6% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy17.2% (25)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 18.2% · Heerenveen: 13.6% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants10.3% (15)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 11.4% · Heerenveen: 16.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.9% (10)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 6.8% · Heerenveen: 6.5% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate3.4% (5)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 4.5% · Heerenveen: 4.8% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services27.6% (40)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 27.3% · Heerenveen: 25.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care17.2% (25)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 15.9% · Heerenveen: 18.1% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services10.3% (15)
    Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 11.4% · Heerenveen: 10% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations1452207,1352,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing101533081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy2540970368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants15251,190419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication1015465202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate510345123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services40601,820647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care25351,295435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services1525715274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

702

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.2

1 Jan 2026Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 1.2Heerenveen: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

141 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 113 per km²Heerenveen: 134 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

91

1 Jan 2026+8 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Petrol cars71.5%50270.4%67074.7%19,03377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels28.5%20029.6%28225.3%6,43122.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars70295225,4647,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars50267019,0336,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels2002826,4311,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.21.21.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density141 per km²113 per km²134 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles911392,509706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars545520502
Cars on other fuels178184200
Cars per household1.31.21.2
Motorcycles838791

Area and buildings

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

Total area

503 ha

2026Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 853 haHeerenveen: 19,817 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

159 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 03 Hoornsterzwaag: 131 per km²Heerenveen: 1,123 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

27

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
De KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlands
Land99%497 ha98.9%843 ha95.8%18,987 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water1%5 ha1.1%9 ha4.2%829 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureDe KnipeWijk 03 HoornsterzwaagHeerenveenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties27584,4091,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties001313,3832025
Total area503 ha853 ha19,817 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land497 ha843 ha18,987 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water5 ha9 ha829 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density159 per km²131 per km²1,123 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area503 ha503 ha503 ha
Land497 ha497 ha497 ha
Water5 ha5 ha5 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodDe Knipe
1 Jan 2024156 per km²
1 Jan 2025158 per km²
1 Jan 2026159 per km²