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Grote Kerkbuurt in figures

Facts and figures about the Grote Kerkbuurt neighbourhood in Binnenstad, Leeuwarden 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 Binnenstad, Leeuwarden and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,325

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

995

1 Jan 2026+25 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

922

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€205,000

2025Binnenstad: €174,000Leeuwarden: €263,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

9,632 per km²

1 Jan 2026Binnenstad: 8,195 per km²Leeuwarden: 548 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Grote Kerkbuurt

The homes most recently listed in the Grote Kerkbuurt neighbourhood in Binnenstad, Leeuwarden, newest first.

For rent

All homes for rent

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 2025Binnenstad: 3%Leeuwarden: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

9%

1 Jan 2025Binnenstad: 8%Leeuwarden: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Owner-occupied22%13%51%57%
Rented from a housing association33%25%28%28%
Rented from another landlord45%62%21%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes80%91%37%37%
Terraced houses15%7%30%29%
Corner houses4%1%13%13%
Semi-detached houses1%0%9%9%
Detached houses0%0%11%13%
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes9224,94365,8798,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0022869,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€205,000€174,000€263,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes20%9%63%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses15%7%30%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses4%1%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses1%0%9%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses0%0%11%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes80%91%37%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes9%8%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied22%13%51%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association33%25%28%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord45%62%21%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%97%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%3%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes78%87%49%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Binnenstad: 0Leeuwarden: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Binnenstad: 0Leeuwarden: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstad
  • 0–14 years4.5% (60)
    Binnenstad: 2.4% · Leeuwarden: 13.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years26% (345)
    Binnenstad: 35.6% · Leeuwarden: 14.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years40.4% (535)
    Binnenstad: 38.6% · Leeuwarden: 27.1% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years16.2% (215)
    Binnenstad: 13.2% · Leeuwarden: 24.1% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years10.6% (140)
    Binnenstad: 8.2% · Leeuwarden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over2.3% (30)
    Binnenstad: 2% · Leeuwarden: 4.8% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Men54.2%71552.3%3,64049.9%64,89749.8%9,025,827
Women45.8%60547.7%3,31550.1%65,26550.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Never married78.4%1,03581.5%5,67056.3%73,24450.2%9,101,569
Married12.5%16510%69531.1%40,44337.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.2%956.7%4658.4%10,9427.7%1,404,105
Widowed1.9%251.9%1304.3%5,5334.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Dutch origin75.4%99569%4,80077.5%100,85670.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)6.8%9011.4%7957.2%9,3199.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe17.8%23519.6%1,36515.4%19,98719.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin75.1%99569%4,80077.5%100,85670.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.3%302.3%1602.5%3,1903.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe6.8%906.5%4556.3%8,2548.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe4.9%659.1%6354.7%6,1296.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe10.9%14513.1%9109%11,73311%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,3256,955130,16218,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men7153,64064,8979,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women6053,31565,2659,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years6016518,0962,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years3452,47519,2552,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years5352,69035,2394,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years21592031,3404,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years14057019,9232,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over301406,309956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,0355,67073,2449,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married16569540,4436,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced9546510,9421,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed251305,533866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin9954,800100,85612,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)907959,3191,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe2351,36519,9873,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin9954,800100,85612,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin301603,190614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe904558,2541,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe656356,1291,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe14591011,7331,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births5251,138166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents50992025
Deaths0301,167173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents009102025
Population density9,632 per km²8,195 per km²548 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over16067025,6893,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,2606,790112,07015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,1106,18088,83012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age15062023,2403,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,3201,3201,325
Men730730715
Women590590605
0–14 years606560
15–24 years350360345
25–44 years540520535
45–64 years215215215
Never married1,0451,0401,035
Married160165165
Divorced909095
Widowed252525
Dutch origin975975995
European origin (outside the Netherlands)11010590
Origin outside Europe230240235
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin975975995
Born in the Netherlands, European origin404030
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe959090
Born elsewhere in Europe706565
Born outside Europe135145145
Population density9,628 per km²9,613 per km²9,632 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 over1,2701,2501,2601,260
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,1201,1101,1201,110
Residents of state pension age140140150150

Households

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

Average household size

1.3

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Single-person households74.9%74579.1%4,28549.1%33,19340.3%3,412,202
Households without children18.1%18016.7%90525.4%17,16728.3%2,398,121
Households with children7%704.2%22525.6%17,30231.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Households9955,41567,6628,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households7454,28533,1933,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children18090517,1672,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children7022517,3022,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size1.31.31.92.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households970995995
Single-person households715755745
Households without children190170180
Households with children757070
Average household size1.41.31.3

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€1,100

2024Binnenstad: €600Leeuwarden: €53,800Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

9.1%

2024Binnenstad: 9.5%Leeuwarden: 4%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

12.7%

2024Binnenstad: 12.4%Leeuwarden: 9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)53%57.8%44.5%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)37.5%33.8%40.8%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)9.5%8.4%14.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)74.1%80.2%51.2%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)21.4%16.7%36.6%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)4.5%3.1%12.2%20%
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,2006,100104,80014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)53%57.8%44.5%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)9.5%8.4%14.7%20%2024
People living in poverty9.1%9.5%4%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line12.7%12.4%9%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)74.1%80.2%51.2%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)4.5%3.1%12.2%20%2024
Median household wealth€1,100€600€53,800€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

820

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

68%

2024Binnenstad: 70%Leeuwarden: 69%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)38%31%54%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)50%55%32%27%
Self-employed (register data)12%14%14%17%
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)8204,36067,6309,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)68%70%69%72%2024
Employees (register data)88%86%86%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)38%31%54%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)50%55%32%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)12%14%14%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstad
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over12%
    Binnenstad: 9% · Leeuwarden: 21% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    Binnenstad: 4% · Leeuwarden: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over9%
    Binnenstad: 6% · Leeuwarden: 5% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Binnenstad: 2% · Leeuwarden: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance1104105,510409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit602405,410798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)301301,540173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)15061023,1503,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over9%6%5%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%4%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over12%9%21%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 assistance110110110110110
People on disability benefit6060606060
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2020303030
People receiving state pension (AOW)140140140150150
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%2%2%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over9%9%9%9%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%5%5%5%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over11%11%12%12%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)14.9%18013.7%89023.9%23,84026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)51.2%62055.5%3,61043.7%43,52040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)33.9%41030.9%2,01032.4%32,28033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils30
  • Secondary school pupils20
  • Vocational (MBO) students30
  • Higher professional (HBO) students240
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils30809,9701,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils20606,270935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students302604,120466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students2401,8007,870440,2202025
University (WO) students10140930335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)18089023,8403,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)6203,61043,5205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)4102,01032,2804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)16080022,8803,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)2101,02024,8103,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)5803,48042,6705,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)6603,75044,4005,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)3701,85031,6004,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)4502,12033,2704,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

1,660 kWh

2025Binnenstad: 1,680 kWhLeeuwarden: 2,230 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

750 m³

2024Binnenstad: 600 m³Leeuwarden: 780 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

150 kWh

2025Binnenstad: 60 kWhLeeuwarden: 840 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstad
  • Homes using natural gas93%
    Binnenstad: 73% · Leeuwarden: 83% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas2%
    Binnenstad: 19% · Leeuwarden: 11% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power10%
    Binnenstad: 4% · Leeuwarden: 35% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically3%
    Binnenstad: 20% · Leeuwarden: 11% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home1,660 kWh1,680 kWh2,230 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home150 kWh60 kWh840 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home750 m³600 m³780 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas2%19%11%12%2025
Homes using natural gas93%73%83%81%2025
Homes with solar power10%4%35%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically3%20%11%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)

69.2%

8 Nov 2026Binnenstad: 71%Leeuwarden: 64.7%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

31%

8 Nov 2026Binnenstad: 44%Leeuwarden: 42.5%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

10.3%

8 Nov 2026Binnenstad: 8.2%Leeuwarden: 11.1%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

691

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstad
  • Label A+++++0%
    Binnenstad: 0% · Leeuwarden: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.4%
    Binnenstad: 0.1% · Leeuwarden: 0.7% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++3.6%
    Binnenstad: 1.7% · Leeuwarden: 4.2% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++3.2%
    Binnenstad: 1.5% · Leeuwarden: 1.8% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+2.9%
    Binnenstad: 4.2% · Leeuwarden: 3.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A20.8%
    Binnenstad: 36.5% · Leeuwarden: 32.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B22.7%
    Binnenstad: 20.1% · Leeuwarden: 15.9% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C30.5%
    Binnenstad: 21.8% · Leeuwarden: 22.4% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D5.5%
    Binnenstad: 5.9% · Leeuwarden: 8.2% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E3.6%
    Binnenstad: 3.7% · Leeuwarden: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F3.2%
    Binnenstad: 1.8% · Leeuwarden: 3.3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G3.5%
    Binnenstad: 2.7% · Leeuwarden: 3.1% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label6913,66043,6315,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)69.2%71%64.7%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.4%0.1%0.7%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++3.6%1.7%4.2%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++3.2%1.5%1.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+2.9%4.2%3.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A20.8%36.5%32.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B22.7%20.1%15.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C30.5%21.8%22.4%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D5.5%5.9%8.2%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E3.6%3.7%4.6%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F3.2%1.8%3.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G3.5%2.7%3.1%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better31%44%42.5%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G10.3%8.2%11.1%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

4.8%

2024Binnenstad: 2.1%Leeuwarden: 12.8%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

15

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

67

2024Binnenstad: 49Leeuwarden: 81Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

90

2024
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care15404,290486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)4.8%2.1%12.8%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients9033010,4601,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents674981722024

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.

Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstad

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.3 km · Leeuwarden: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 4.5 within 1 km · 27.7 within 3 km · 33 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.2 km · Leeuwarden: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 34.6 within 1 km · 82.3 within 3 km · 90 within 5 km

  • Department store0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.6 km · Leeuwarden: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 3 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 8 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.9 km · Leeuwarden: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1 within 1 km · 17.9 within 3 km · 22 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 2.3 km · Leeuwarden: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.6 km · Leeuwarden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 2.3 km · Leeuwarden: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 2.3 km · Leeuwarden: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.6 km · Leeuwarden: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.1 within 1 km · 35 within 3 km · 52 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.5 km · Leeuwarden: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3 within 1 km · 28.8 within 3 km · 45 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.7 km · Leeuwarden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 17.8 within 3 km · 26 within 5 km

  • Secondary school0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.7 km · Leeuwarden: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 14.5 within 3 km · 16 within 5 km · 16.4 within 10 km

  • VMBO school0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.8 km · Leeuwarden: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 13.5 within 3 km · 15 within 5 km · 15 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.7 km · Leeuwarden: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 7.8 within 3 km · 8 within 5 km · 8.4 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 1.4 km · Leeuwarden: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 1.4 km · Leeuwarden: 4.5 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 2.9 km · Leeuwarden: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.1 km · Leeuwarden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 89.7 within 1 km · 130 within 3 km · 135 within 5 km

  • Café0.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.2 km · Leeuwarden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 46.9 within 1 km · 55.6 within 3 km · 57 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.2 km · Leeuwarden: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 38.8 within 1 km · 76.7 within 3 km · 83.2 within 5 km

  • Hotel0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.3 km · Leeuwarden: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 11 within 5 km · 14 within 10 km · 26.9 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.6 km · Leeuwarden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 1.8 km · Leeuwarden: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 2.9 km · Leeuwarden: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.3 km · Leeuwarden: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 7 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 13.9 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.8 km · Leeuwarden: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.8 km · Leeuwarden: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.7 km · Leeuwarden: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna10.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 10.4 km · Leeuwarden: 11.6 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 0.5 km · Leeuwarden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 1.7 km · Leeuwarden: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 4 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km · 13 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Binnenstad: 2.2 km · Leeuwarden: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.7 km0.9 km1.4 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.3 km0.3 km0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.3 km0.6 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.5 km0.7 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km17.818.29.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km10.71.41.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km17.918.39.17.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km222215.716.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance2.5 km2.3 km4.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.4 km0.6 km1.5 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance2.5 km2.3 km4.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km110.71.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km110.92.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km111.28.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance2.5 km2.3 km4.7 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.70.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km110.91.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km111.24.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km4.53.82.11.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km27.727.113.6111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km3333.123.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.2 km0.2 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km34.631.46.46.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km82.381.941.747.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km9090.265.4102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance0.6 km0.6 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km332.12.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km443.46.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km887.319.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.2 km0.2 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km46.944.34.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km55.655.629.622.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km5757.142.648.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.1 km0.2 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km38.837.65.15.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km76.77738.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km83.283.660.399.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.1 km0.1 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km89.788.61081 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km130129.768.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km135134.7100.6143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance0.3 km0.3 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km11118.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km141412.742.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km26.926.825.199.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km2.11.82.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km353417.619.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km5252.53543.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.3 km0.5 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km32.52.12.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km28.828.115.214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km4545.530.333.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.41.31.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km2626.618.3221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance0.4 km0.7 km2.3 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km14.513.45.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km161611.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km16.416.214.520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance0.4 km0.8 km2.3 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km13.512.45.43.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km151510.471 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km151513.418.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance0.4 km0.7 km3.1 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km7.87321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km885.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km8.48.27.311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.7 km2.9 km2.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance1.6 km1.4 km3.3 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance1.6 km1.4 km4.5 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance0.7 km0.6 km2.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance1.5 km1.8 km3.7 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance2.9 km2.9 km5.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance0.3 km0.3 km3.9 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km775.13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km776.38.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km13.913.911.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance1 km0.8 km4.3 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km221.43.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km221.88.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km332.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance1 km0.8 km4.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance0.9 km0.7 km4.3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km110.71.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km110.92.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km111.27.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance10.1 km10.4 km11.6 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance0.3 km0.5 km3.6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance2 km1.7 km3.7 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km43.82.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km776.18.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km131313.439.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.9 km2.2 km2.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

225

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstad
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Binnenstad: 0% · Leeuwarden: 2.3% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy6.7% (15)
    Binnenstad: 5.8% · Leeuwarden: 12.4% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants24.4% (55)
    Binnenstad: 30.5% · Leeuwarden: 18% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.7% (15)
    Binnenstad: 6.3% · Leeuwarden: 7.4% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate2.2% (5)
    Binnenstad: 5% · Leeuwarden: 4.1% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services26.7% (60)
    Binnenstad: 22.6% · Leeuwarden: 24.7% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care11.1% (25)
    Binnenstad: 8.9% · Leeuwarden: 17.7% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services20% (45)
    Binnenstad: 20.3% · Leeuwarden: 13.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations2251,90016,2052,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0037581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy151102,010368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants555802,920419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication151201,195202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate595665123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services604303,995647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care251702,865435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services453852,175274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

369

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.4

1 Jan 2026Binnenstad: 0.3Leeuwarden: 0.8Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

2,687 per km²

1 Jan 2026Binnenstad: 2,008 per km²Leeuwarden: 228 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

22

1 Jan 2026−6 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Petrol cars84.6%31282.6%1,40778.2%42,38377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels15.4%5717.4%29721.8%11,83322.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars3691,70454,2167,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars3121,40742,3836,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels5729711,8331,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.40.30.80.91 Jan 2026
Car density2,687 per km²2,008 per km²228 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles221244,317706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars293293312
Cars on other fuels515057
Cars per household0.40.30.4
Motorcycles281922

Area and buildings

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

Total area

14 ha

2026Binnenstad: 93 haLeeuwarden: 25,506 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

5,007 per km²

1 Jan 2026Binnenstad: 4,652 per km²Leeuwarden: 2,249 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

104

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Grote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlands
Land93.3%14 ha91.4%85 ha93.1%23,736 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water6.7%1 ha8.6%8 ha6.9%1,769 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureGrote KerkbuurtBinnenstadLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1041,09210,0941,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0014313,3832025
Total area14 ha93 ha25,506 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land14 ha85 ha23,736 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water1 ha8 ha1,769 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density5,007 per km²4,652 per km²2,249 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area14 ha14 ha14 ha
Land14 ha14 ha14 ha
Water1 ha1 ha1 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodGrote Kerkbuurt
1 Jan 20244,967 per km²
1 Jan 20255,000 per km²
1 Jan 20265,007 per km²