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Geuzenbuurt in figures

Facts and figures about the Geuzenbuurt neighbourhood in Palenstein, Zoetermeer 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 Palenstein, Zoetermeer and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

770

1 Jan 2026

Households

350

1 Jan 2026

Homes

357

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€364,000

2025Palenstein: €307,000Zoetermeer: €375,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

6,395 per km²

1 Jan 2026Palenstein: 6,232 per km²Zoetermeer: 3,865 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

0%

1 Jan 2025Palenstein: 22%Zoetermeer: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Palenstein: 2%Zoetermeer: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
GeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlands
Owner-occupied53%31%56%57%
Rented from a housing association46%66%34%28%
Rented from another landlord1%4%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
GeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes20%68%44%37%
Terraced houses64%26%40%29%
Corner houses14%6%12%13%
Semi-detached houses1%0%2%9%
Detached houses1%1%2%13%
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Homes3572,92458,2128,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0029269,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€364,000€307,000€375,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes80%32%56%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses64%26%40%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses14%6%12%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses1%0%2%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses1%1%2%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes20%68%44%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%2%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied53%31%56%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association46%66%34%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord1%4%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%78%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%22%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes47%69%44%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Palenstein: 15Zoetermeer: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Palenstein: 10Zoetermeer: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
GeuzenbuurtPalenstein
  • 0–14 years12.3% (95)
    Palenstein: 17.6% · Zoetermeer: 16.3% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years14.3% (110)
    Palenstein: 10.8% · Zoetermeer: 11.6% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years20.1% (155)
    Palenstein: 30.8% · Zoetermeer: 25.4% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28.6% (220)
    Palenstein: 22.7% · Zoetermeer: 25.1% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years16.9% (130)
    Palenstein: 13.7% · Zoetermeer: 17.1% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over7.8% (60)
    Palenstein: 4.4% · Zoetermeer: 4.5% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
GeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlands
Men49%37548.3%2,89549.2%64,30749.8%9,025,827
Women51%39051.7%3,10050.8%66,52950.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
GeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlands
Never married45.8%35056.5%3,38549.2%64,31950.2%9,101,569
Married39.2%30028.9%1,73037.2%48,72937.3%6,758,191
Divorced9.2%7010.8%6459.3%12,2067.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.9%453.9%2354.3%5,5824.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
GeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlands
Dutch origin63.6%49050.2%3,01061.6%80,57470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5.2%406.2%3706.9%9,0629.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe31.2%24043.6%2,61531.5%41,20019.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
GeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin64.1%49050.3%3,01061.6%80,57470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.6%202.9%1753.1%4,0373.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe15%11520.5%1,23015.2%19,9258.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2.6%203.3%1953.8%5,0256.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe15.7%12023%1,38016.3%21,27511%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Residents7705,995130,83618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men3752,89564,3079,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women3903,10066,5299,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years951,05521,3792,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years11065015,1652,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years1551,85033,2394,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years2201,36032,8344,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years13082022,3352,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over602655,884956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married3503,38564,3199,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married3001,73048,7296,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced7064512,2061,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed452355,582866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin4903,01080,57412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)403709,0621,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe2402,61541,2003,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin4903,01080,57412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin201754,037614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1151,23019,9251,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe201955,0251,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1201,38021,2751,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births51001,201166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents515992025
Deaths5401,104173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents5109102025
Population density6,395 per km²6,232 per km²3,865 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over1851,04527,6503,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over6704,940109,48015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age5003,97084,59012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age17097024,8903,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 and over690680680670
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age520510510500
Residents of state pension age170170170170

Households

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

Average household size

2.2

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
GeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlands
Single-person households35.7%12546.5%1,40536.3%21,36140.3%3,412,202
Households without children28.6%10021.5%65027.2%15,99728.3%2,398,121
Households with children35.7%12532%96536.5%21,48531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Households3503,02058,8438,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1251,40521,3613,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children10065015,9972,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children12596521,4852,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.222.22.11 Jan 2026

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
GeuzenbuurtPalenstein
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over25%
    Palenstein: 20% · Zoetermeer: 23% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%
    Palenstein: 8% · Zoetermeer: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Palenstein: 7% · Zoetermeer: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Palenstein: 1% · Zoetermeer: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance303402,980409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit403905,710798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)10701,210173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)17097024,7703,359,14031 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 over4%7%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%8%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over25%20%23%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance30303030
People on disability benefit40404040
People on unemployment benefit (WW)10101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)160170170170
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over5%5%4%4%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%6%6%6%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%25%25%25%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils50
  • Secondary school pupils50
  • Vocational (MBO) students40
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils5054011,8701,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils502707,370935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students402203,820466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students101102,870440,2202025
University (WO) students10501,330335,9302025

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,540 kWh

2025Palenstein: 2,390 kWhZoetermeer: 2,530 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

650 kWh

2025Palenstein: 730 kWhZoetermeer: 740 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
GeuzenbuurtPalenstein
  • Homes using natural gas93%
    Palenstein: 66% · Zoetermeer: 82% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas1%
    Palenstein: 33% · Zoetermeer: 12% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power28%
    Palenstein: 26% · Zoetermeer: 31% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Palenstein: 30% · Zoetermeer: 13% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,540 kWh2,390 kWh2,530 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home650 kWh730 kWh740 kWh930 kWh2025
Homes without natural gas1%33%12%12%2025
Homes using natural gas93%66%82%81%2025
Homes with solar power28%26%31%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically7%30%13%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)

68.3%

8 Nov 2026Palenstein: 86.8%Zoetermeer: 70.4%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

15.2%

8 Nov 2026Palenstein: 53%Zoetermeer: 43.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

3.3%

8 Nov 2026Palenstein: 7.6%Zoetermeer: 8.2%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

244

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
GeuzenbuurtPalenstein
  • Label A+++++0%
    Palenstein: 0% · Zoetermeer: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Palenstein: 3.7% · Zoetermeer: 1.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0.4%
    Palenstein: 14.4% · Zoetermeer: 5.8% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.8%
    Palenstein: 3.2% · Zoetermeer: 2.2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.8%
    Palenstein: 6% · Zoetermeer: 4.1% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A13.1%
    Palenstein: 25.7% · Zoetermeer: 29.5% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B14.8%
    Palenstein: 6.2% · Zoetermeer: 17.4% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C60.2%
    Palenstein: 26.7% · Zoetermeer: 25.7% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D6.6%
    Palenstein: 6.5% · Zoetermeer: 5.6% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E1.2%
    Palenstein: 6.5% · Zoetermeer: 3.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F1.6%
    Palenstein: 0.4% · Zoetermeer: 3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0.4%
    Palenstein: 0.8% · Zoetermeer: 1.5% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label2442,61141,5475,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)68.3%86.8%70.4%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%3.7%1.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0.4%14.4%5.8%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.8%3.2%2.2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.8%6%4.1%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A13.1%25.7%29.5%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B14.8%6.2%17.4%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C60.2%26.7%25.7%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D6.6%6.5%5.6%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E1.2%6.5%3.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F1.6%0.4%3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0.4%0.8%1.5%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better15.2%53%43.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G3.3%7.6%8.2%9.6%8 Nov 2026

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.

GeuzenbuurtPalenstein

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.5 km · Zoetermeer: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 3.7 within 1 km · 11.8 within 3 km · 26.2 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.5 km · Zoetermeer: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 12 within 1 km · 47.9 within 3 km · 85.2 within 5 km

  • Department store2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 2 km · Zoetermeer: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 3 within 5 km · 6.9 within 10 km · 52.3 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.8 km · Zoetermeer: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 5.4 within 3 km · 22 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 2.6 km · Zoetermeer: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1.2 km · Zoetermeer: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 2 km · Zoetermeer: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 2 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 21.1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 2.6 km · Zoetermeer: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 12.1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.5 km · Zoetermeer: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 5 within 1 km · 25.5 within 3 km · 60.7 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.7 km · Zoetermeer: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.5 within 1 km · 15.2 within 3 km · 60 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.5 km · Zoetermeer: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.5 within 1 km · 12.1 within 3 km · 39.6 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1.2 km · Zoetermeer: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 5.7 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km · 13.9 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1.2 km · Zoetermeer: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 5.5 within 3 km · 6 within 5 km · 11.9 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1.6 km · Zoetermeer: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 2.7 within 3 km · 4 within 5 km · 9.9 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 2.1 km · Zoetermeer: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station15.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 15.2 km · Zoetermeer: 14.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 2.5 km · Zoetermeer: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.5 km · Zoetermeer: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 11.2 within 1 km · 74 within 3 km · 106.5 within 5 km

  • Café0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.6 km · Zoetermeer: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 2.9 within 1 km · 11 within 3 km · 12 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.5 km · Zoetermeer: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 7.6 within 1 km · 48.9 within 3 km · 72.6 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 3 km · Zoetermeer: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 3 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 199.1 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1.7 km · Zoetermeer: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 2 km · Zoetermeer: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1.7 km · Zoetermeer: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum12.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 12.8 km · Zoetermeer: 11.4 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 55.2 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1.7 km · Zoetermeer: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 52.1 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 3.5 km · Zoetermeer: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1.5 km · Zoetermeer: 2.9 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 21.8 within 20 km

  • Sauna0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1 km · Zoetermeer: 3 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 0.7 km · Zoetermeer: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction10.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 10.2 km · Zoetermeer: 10.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0.3 within 10 km · 25 within 20 km · 63.5 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Palenstein: 1.8 km · Zoetermeer: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.8 km0.8 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.7 km0.5 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km0.5 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.8 km0.5 km0.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km12.114.412.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.90.91.21.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km5.46.87.27.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km2221.915.516.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance2.9 km2.6 km3.4 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.2 km1.2 km0.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance2.2 km2 km2.8 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km221.81.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km332.62.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km21.121.820.98.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance2.9 km2.6 km3.4 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.90.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km111.21.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km12.11212.54.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km3.73.11.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km11.812.99.3111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km26.226.720.523.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.7 km0.5 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km127.84.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km47.948.331.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km85.285.567.8102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.3 km2 km1.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km3322.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km6.96.45.46.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km52.352.148.519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.6 km0.6 km1.8 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km2.920.52.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km1111.24.622.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km121210.848.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.7 km0.5 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km7.65.12.95.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km48.950.628.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km72.672.559.999.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.6 km0.5 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km11.2114.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km7473.442.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km106.5106.688.6143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.9 km3 km3.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km332.217.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km43.94.742.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km199.1195.6172.799.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km53.62.82.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km25.528.720.919.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km60.76146.843.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.9 km0.7 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km2.522.92.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km15.218.318.614.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km6060.142.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km2.51.921.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km39.64029.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1.4 km1.2 km1.9 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km5.76.12.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km776.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km13.913.813.920.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1.4 km1.2 km2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km5.55.32.53.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km665.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km11.911.812.218.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2 km1.6 km2.2 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km2.73.11.521 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km443.34.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km9.99.68.911.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.5 km2.5 km2.2 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance1.9 km2.1 km3.4 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance15.3 km15.2 km14.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1.9 km1.7 km1.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2 km2 km3.1 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance1.5 km1.7 km3.7 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance12.8 km12.8 km11.4 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km0003.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km000.18.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km55.254.651.722.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance1.9 km1.7 km2.7 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km221.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km22.22.58.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km52.151.647.419.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance3.7 km3.5 km3.7 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance1.7 km1.5 km2.9 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km1111.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km11.31.72.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km21.821.919.57.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance0.7 km1 km3 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance0.6 km0.7 km1.5 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance10.1 km10.2 km10.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km0.30.20.52.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km2525.624.58.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km63.563.262.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2 km1.8 km2.3 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

95

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
GeuzenbuurtPalenstein
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Palenstein: 0.9% · Zoetermeer: 0.7% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy15.8% (15)
    Palenstein: 16.5% · Zoetermeer: 14.2% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants15.8% (15)
    Palenstein: 14.7% · Zoetermeer: 15.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication5.3% (5)
    Palenstein: 8.3% · Zoetermeer: 9.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Palenstein: 1.8% · Zoetermeer: 3.2% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services31.6% (30)
    Palenstein: 21.1% · Zoetermeer: 25.2% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care26.3% (25)
    Palenstein: 29.4% · Zoetermeer: 21.2% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services10.5% (10)
    Palenstein: 8.3% · Zoetermeer: 9.8% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations9554515,2302,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0510581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy15902,170368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants15802,410419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication5451,510202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate010480123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services301153,835647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care251603,225435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services10451,495274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

331

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.9

1 Jan 2026Palenstein: 0.8Zoetermeer: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

2,756 per km²

1 Jan 2026Palenstein: 2,425 per km²Zoetermeer: 1,682 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

62

1 Jan 2026
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
GeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlands
Petrol cars72.2%23978.5%1,83076.1%43,33477.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels27.8%9221.5%50223.9%13,60122.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars3312,33256,9357,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars2391,83043,3346,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels9250213,6011,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.90.810.91 Jan 2026
Car density2,756 per km²2,425 per km²1,682 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles622064,387706,9361 Jan 2026

Area and buildings

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

Total area

13 ha

2026Palenstein: 97 haZoetermeer: 3,705 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

2,572 per km²

1 Jan 2026Palenstein: 3,143 per km²Zoetermeer: 2,594 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

55

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
GeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlands
Land92.3%12 ha99%96 ha91.4%3,385 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water7.7%1 ha1%1 ha8.6%320 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureGeuzenbuurtPalensteinZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties552805,6531,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0011813,3832025
Total area13 ha97 ha3,705 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land12 ha96 ha3,385 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water1 ha1 ha320 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density2,572 per km²3,143 per km²2,594 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026