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De Zeilen in figures

Facts and figures about the De Zeilen neighbourhood in Meerstad e.o., Groningen from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the EP-Online energy-label register. Each figure shows the date or year it describes and, where available, the same figure for Meerstad e.o., Groningen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

710

1 Jan 2026+195 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

220

1 Jan 2026+50 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

186

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€732,000

2025Meerstad e.o.: €615,000Groningen: €313,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

1,466 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerstad e.o.: 317 per km²Groningen: 1,322 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in De Zeilen

The homes most recently listed in the De Zeilen neighbourhood in Meerstad e.o., Groningen, 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

24

2025

Built in the last 10 years

99%

1 Jan 2025Meerstad e.o.: 83%Groningen: 10%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

0%

1 Jan 2025Meerstad e.o.: 1%Groningen: 5%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Owner-occupied100%93%41%57%
Rented from a housing association0%1%31%28%
Rented from another landlord0%6%28%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%2%61%37%
Terraced houses21%26%21%29%
Corner houses15%19%7%13%
Semi-detached houses4%19%5%9%
Detached houses60%34%5%13%
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1861,400125,0288,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes249796869,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€732,000€615,000€313,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes100%98%39%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses21%26%21%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses15%19%7%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses4%19%5%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses60%34%5%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%2%61%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes0%1%5%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied100%93%41%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%1%31%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord0%6%28%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago1%17%90%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years99%83%10%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes0%8%59%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

40

2025Meerstad e.o.: 20Groningen: 8Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Meerstad e.o.: 5Groningen: 8Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.
  • 0–14 years28.7% (205)
    Meerstad e.o.: 31.7% · Groningen: 11.4% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years11.2% (80)
    Meerstad e.o.: 7.3% · Groningen: 21.5% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years33.6% (240)
    Meerstad e.o.: 35.1% · Groningen: 31% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years23.1% (165)
    Meerstad e.o.: 20% · Groningen: 20.3% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years3.5% (25)
    Meerstad e.o.: 5.4% · Groningen: 12.1% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over0% (0)
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.4% · Groningen: 3.7% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Men49.3%35051%2,47049.7%121,45749.8%9,025,827
Women50.7%36049%2,37050.3%122,97050.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Never married59.4%42559.1%2,86067%163,71450.2%9,101,569
Married37.1%26536.5%1,76523.1%56,53037.3%6,758,191
Divorced2.8%203.6%1756.7%16,2897.7%1,404,105
Widowed0.7%50.8%403.2%7,8944.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Dutch origin83.9%60084.3%4,08070%171,12170.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4.2%305.3%25511.3%27,6239.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe11.9%8510.4%50518.7%45,68319.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin85.1%60084.3%4,08070%171,12170.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.1%152.9%1402.9%7,0863.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe7.8%556.6%3207.2%17,5108.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.4%102.4%1158.4%20,5376.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe3.5%253.8%18511.5%28,17311%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents7104,835244,42718,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men3502,470121,4579,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women3602,370122,9709,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years2051,53527,7862,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years8035552,4312,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years2401,70075,6814,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years16597049,7364,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years2526029,6632,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over0209,130956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married4252,860163,7149,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married2651,76556,5306,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced2017516,2891,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed5407,894866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin6004,080171,12112,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3025527,6231,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe8550545,6833,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin6004,080171,12112,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin151407,086614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe5532017,5101,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe1011520,5371,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe2518528,1731,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births25901,959166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents4020892025
Deaths051,921173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents058102025
Population density1,466 per km²317 per km²1,322 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over2522538,0813,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over5103,300216,71015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age4903,090182,45012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age2022034,2603,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents515610710
Men260305350
Women255305360
0–14 years135165205
15–24 years506580
25–44 years200220240
45–64 years115135165
Never married315365425
Married185230265
Divorced151520
Widowed055
Dutch origin420515600
European origin (outside the Netherlands)202530
Origin outside Europe757585
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin420510600
Born in the Netherlands, European origin101515
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe455055
Born elsewhere in Europe101510
Born outside Europe253025
Population density647 per km²769 per km²1,466 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 over460470480510
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age440460470490
Residents of state pension age10101020

Households

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

Average household size

3.2

1 Jan 2026+0.2 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Single-person households6.7%159.9%15560.7%88,18340.3%3,412,202
Households without children24.4%5525.2%39521.3%30,91628.3%2,398,121
Households with children68.9%15564.9%1,01518%26,13531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Households2201,570145,2348,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1515588,1833,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children5539530,9162,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children1551,01526,1352,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size3.23.11.72.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households170200220
Single-person households101515
Households without children606055
Households with children105125155
Average household size33.13.2

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€311,000

2024Meerstad e.o.: €327,600Groningen: €13,200Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.6%

2024Meerstad e.o.: 0.8%Groningen: 5.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

0%

2024Meerstad e.o.: 0.8%Groningen: 9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)19.4%19.6%46.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)37.2%40.2%36.5%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)43.4%40.2%16.6%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)4.7%7.3%59.8%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)30.6%38.9%28.9%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)64.7%53.8%11.3%20%
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients4003,000199,50014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)19.4%19.6%46.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)43.4%40.2%16.6%20%2024
People living in poverty1.6%0.8%5.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line0%0.8%9%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)4.7%7.3%59.8%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)64.7%53.8%11.3%20%2024
Median household wealth€311,000€327,600€13,200€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

370

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

91%

2024Meerstad e.o.: 88%Groningen: 68%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)66%67%49%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)20%18%38%27%
Self-employed (register data)14%14%13%17%
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)3702,630132,6709,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)91%88%68%72%2024
Employees (register data)86%86%87%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)66%67%49%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)20%18%38%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)14%14%13%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Meerstad e.o.: 6% · Groningen: 16% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Meerstad e.o.: 3% · Groningen: 4% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0% · Groningen: 4% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Meerstad e.o.: 1% · Groningen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance0109,610409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit10809,630798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)10402,340173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)2021034,0303,359,14031 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%4%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%3%4%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%6%16%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)1010101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)1010101020
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%2%2%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%2%2%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%3%3%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils100
  • Secondary school pupils50
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students20
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils10083014,8801,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils5031010,120935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students10705,270466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students208014,330440,2202025
University (WO) students104022,380335,9302025

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

5,580 kWh

2025Meerstad e.o.: 5,120 kWhGroningen: 2,060 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

310 m³

2024Meerstad e.o.: 150 m³Groningen: 750 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

4,770 kWh

2025Meerstad e.o.: 3,620 kWhGroningen: 650 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.
  • Homes using natural gas1%
    Meerstad e.o.: 5% · Groningen: 82% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas83%
    Meerstad e.o.: 90% · Groningen: 11% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power98%
    Meerstad e.o.: 95% · Groningen: 33% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically83%
    Meerstad e.o.: 92% · Groningen: 12% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home5,580 kWh5,120 kWh2,060 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home4,770 kWh3,620 kWh650 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home310 m³150 m³750 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas83%90%11%12%2025
Homes using natural gas1%5%82%81%2025
Homes with solar power98%95%33%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically83%92%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)

53.6%

8 Nov 2026Meerstad e.o.: 72.8%Groningen: 71.7%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

100%

8 Nov 2026Meerstad e.o.: 98.3%Groningen: 50.7%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

0%

8 Nov 2026Meerstad e.o.: 0.9%Groningen: 8.2%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

224

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.
  • Label A+++++0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0% · Groningen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++36.6%
    Meerstad e.o.: 11.9% · Groningen: 0.8% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++61.2%
    Meerstad e.o.: 37% · Groningen: 4.9% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.9%
    Meerstad e.o.: 12.1% · Groningen: 3.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.4%
    Meerstad e.o.: 2.8% · Groningen: 6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A0.9%
    Meerstad e.o.: 34.5% · Groningen: 35.8% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.1% · Groningen: 14.4% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.6% · Groningen: 19.2% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.1% · Groningen: 7.6% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.2% · Groningen: 4.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.2% · Groningen: 2.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0%
    Meerstad e.o.: 0.6% · Groningen: 2% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label2241,26492,3895,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)53.6%72.8%71.7%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++36.6%11.9%0.8%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++61.2%37%4.9%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.9%12.1%3.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.4%2.8%6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A0.9%34.5%35.8%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B0%0.1%14.4%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C0%0.6%19.2%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D0%0.1%7.6%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0%0.2%4.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0%0.2%2.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0%0.6%2%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better100%98.3%50.7%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G0%0.9%8.2%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

10.4%

2024Meerstad e.o.: 7.5%Groningen: 8.4%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

20

2024
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care201255,725486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)10.4%7.5%8.4%11%2024

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 ZeilenMeerstad e.o.

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 1.3 km · Groningen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 4.9 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.5 km · Groningen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 6.7 within 5 km

  • Department store4.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.7 km · Groningen: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 4.6 within 10 km · 10.9 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 2.2 km · Groningen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 2.5 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service11.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 10.3 km · Groningen: 5.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy4.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.7 km · Groningen: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic7.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.5 km · Groningen: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)7.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.5 km · Groningen: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 0.9 km · Groningen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 3.1 within 3 km · 14.4 within 5 km

  • After-school care1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 0.9 km · Groningen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 1.3 within 3 km · 10.1 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 1 km · Groningen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 4.9 within 5 km

  • Secondary school5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 4.8 km · Groningen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 18.7 within 10 km

  • VMBO school5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 4.8 km · Groningen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 16.9 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school6.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 5.7 km · Groningen: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 10.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station7.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.9 km · Groningen: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station8.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 7.2 km · Groningen: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 2.3 km · Groningen: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 1.2 km · Groningen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 5.8 within 5 km

  • Café4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.4 km · Groningen: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 1.7 within 5 km

  • Snack bar4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.6 km · Groningen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 2.4 within 5 km

  • Hotel6.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 5.5 km · Groningen: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 25.4 within 10 km · 44.9 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 3.6 km · Groningen: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 5.1 km · Groningen: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink6.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 5.5 km · Groningen: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum7.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.9 km · Groningen: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km · 13.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue7.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.3 km · Groningen: 3 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 9.1 within 10 km · 11 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue7.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.9 km · Groningen: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema7.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.7 km · Groningen: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Sauna8.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 7.9 km · Groningen: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon7.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6.8 km · Groningen: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 6 km · Groningen: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1.9 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km · 13 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerstad e.o.: 4.8 km · Groningen: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance3.9 km2.2 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.5 km1.3 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1.6 km0.9 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.6 km1 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km12.18.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km00.21.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km00.913.57.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km2.53.226.416.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance11.3 km10.3 km5.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance4.7 km3.7 km1.2 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance7.4 km6.5 km3.2 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km001.41.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km11.52.82.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km3338.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance7.4 km6.5 km3.6 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km001.10.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km11.41.91.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km2224.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km0.10.42.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km11.817.3111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km4.95.933.123.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance4.5 km3.5 km0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km007.96.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km0159.347.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km6.79.5102.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance4.7 km3.7 km2.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km0.80.93.72.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km4.65.776.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km10.911.413.419.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance4.5 km3.4 km1.2 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0062.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km00.350.722.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km1.73.682.148.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance4.5 km3.6 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0010.55.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km00.284.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km2.44.4141.599.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.5 km1.2 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.10.417.381 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km12.7139.665.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km5.89.2232143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance6.4 km5.5 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km00.218.917.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km25.428.130.142.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km44.9464999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km01.43.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km3.1827.419.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km14.418.561.543.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1.6 km0.9 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km00.72.62.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1.3419.714.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km10.116.746.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km00.71.31.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km4.97.720.6221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance5.7 km4.8 km1.8 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km006.33.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km03.114.581 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km18.722.624.820.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance5.7 km4.8 km1.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km005.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km03.113.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km16.920.622.918.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance6.6 km5.7 km2.1 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km003.321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km00.37.24.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km10.111.112.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance3.2 km2.3 km1.2 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance7.9 km6.9 km2.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance8.1 km7.2 km3.9 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance4.6 km3.6 km1.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance6 km5.1 km2.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance6.5 km5.5 km5.3 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance7.8 km6.9 km3.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km004.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km66.178.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km13.113.517.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance7.2 km6.3 km3 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km007.13.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km9.19.89.78.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km111112.519.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance7.8 km6.9 km3.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance7.6 km6.7 km3.5 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0021.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km332.92.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km443.97.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance8.8 km7.9 km3.9 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance7.7 km6.8 km2.7 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance6.9 km6 km3.6 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1.921.92.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km43.74.58.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km1313.415.239.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance5.1 km4.8 km2.8 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

70

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Meerstad e.o.: 1.9% · Groningen: 0.7% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy7.1% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 11.3% · Groningen: 8.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants7.1% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 9.4% · Groningen: 15.9% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication7.1% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 8.5% · Groningen: 8.8% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate7.1% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 5.7% · Groningen: 4% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services42.9% (30)
    Meerstad e.o.: 31.1% · Groningen: 27% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care21.4% (15)
    Meerstad e.o.: 23.6% · Groningen: 19.9% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services7.1% (5)
    Meerstad e.o.: 8.5% · Groningen: 14.8% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations7053031,6952,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing01021581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy5602,770368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants5505,045419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication5452,805202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate5301,280123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services301658,565647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care151256,315435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services5454,705274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

302

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.4

1 Jan 2026Meerstad e.o.: 1.3Groningen: 0.5Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

624 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerstad e.o.: 133 per km²Groningen: 425 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

18

1 Jan 2026
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Petrol cars55.6%16863%1,27978.2%61,46977.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels44.4%13437%75221.8%17,18222.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars3022,03178,6517,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1681,27961,4696,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels13475217,1821,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.41.30.50.91 Jan 2026
Car density624 per km²133 per km²425 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles182276,190706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars141158168
Cars on other fuels71100134
Cars per household1.21.31.4
Motorcycles181818

Area and buildings

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

Total area

107 ha

2026Meerstad e.o.: 1,776 haGroningen: 19,796 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

200 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerstad e.o.: 289 per km²Groningen: 3,504 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

0

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
De ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlands
Land44.9%48 ha86%1,528 ha93.4%18,492 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water55.1%59 ha14%248 ha6.6%1,304 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureDe ZeilenMeerstad e.o.GroningenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties02615,1921,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0510413,3832025
Total area107 ha1,776 ha19,796 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land48 ha1,528 ha18,492 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water59 ha248 ha1,304 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density200 per km²289 per km²3,504 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area107 ha107 ha107 ha
Land79 ha79 ha48 ha
Water28 ha28 ha59 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodDe Zeilen
1 Jan 2024184 per km²
1 Jan 2025196 per km²
1 Jan 2026200 per km²