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Facts and figures about the Herculesbuurt neighbourhood in Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk, Velsen 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 04 Zee- en Duinwijk, Velsen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,560

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

745

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

747

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€295,000

2025Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: €296,000Velsen: €408,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

7,505 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 1,922 per km²Velsen: 1,551 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Herculesbuurt

The homes most recently listed in the Herculesbuurt neighbourhood in Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk, Velsen, 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

4%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 6%Velsen: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 3%Velsen: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Owner-occupied40%34%57%57%
Rented from a housing association56%62%36%28%
Rented from another landlord4%3%8%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes55%69%40%37%
Terraced houses35%23%38%29%
Corner houses9%7%14%13%
Semi-detached houses1%1%6%9%
Detached houses0%1%2%13%
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes7475,11332,2318,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes005169,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€295,000€296,000€408,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes45%31%60%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses35%23%38%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses9%7%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses1%1%6%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses0%1%2%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes55%69%40%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%3%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied40%34%57%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association56%62%36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord4%3%8%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago96%94%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years4%6%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes60%66%43%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 10Velsen: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 10Velsen: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk
  • 0–14 years16.3% (255)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 14.8% · Velsen: 14.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years9.6% (150)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 10.6% · Velsen: 10.7% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years29.8% (465)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 24.1% · Velsen: 24.4% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years27.2% (425)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 25.2% · Velsen: 27.7% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years13.1% (205)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 17.9% · Velsen: 16.7% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over3.8% (60)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 7.4% · Velsen: 5.6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Men50.5%79048.1%4,91549.7%34,97349.8%9,025,827
Women49.5%77551.9%5,31050.3%35,38850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Never married52.2%81547.1%4,82047.9%33,69450.2%9,101,569
Married34%53035.3%3,61038%26,75437.3%6,758,191
Divorced9.6%15010.4%1,0608.8%6,1717.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.2%657.2%7355.3%3,7424.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Dutch origin71.2%1,11067.5%6,90575.7%53,24870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)8.3%1308.3%8508.6%6,0409.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe20.5%32024.2%2,47015.7%11,07319.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin70.9%1,11067.6%6,90575.7%53,24870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3.8%603.7%3753.5%2,4833.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe8.3%1309.8%1,0057.1%5,0148.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe4.8%754.6%4705.1%3,5576.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe12.1%19014.3%1,4658.6%6,05911%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,56010,22570,36118,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men7904,91534,9739,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women7755,31035,3889,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years2551,51510,5092,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1501,0857,5222,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years4652,46017,1784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years4252,58019,5164,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years2051,83011,7242,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over607553,912956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married8154,82033,6949,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married5303,61026,7546,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1501,0606,1711,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed657353,742866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,1106,90553,24812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1308506,0401,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe3202,47011,0733,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,1106,90553,24812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin603752,483614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1301,0055,0141,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe754703,5571,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1901,4656,0591,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births2085644166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1010992025
Deaths10125759173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents51011102025
Population density7,505 per km²1,922 per km²1,551 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over2652,53515,2433,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,3108,71059,88015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,0806,39046,25012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age2302,32013,6303,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,5451,5601,560
Men765790790
Women775770775
0–14 years260245255
15–24 years150160150
25–44 years450465465
45–64 years430425425
Never married775795815
Married555545530
Divorced145145150
Widowed706565
Dutch origin1,1351,1301,110
European origin (outside the Netherlands)140130130
Origin outside Europe270300320
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,1301,1301,110
Born in the Netherlands, European origin605560
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe120130130
Born elsewhere in Europe807575
Born outside Europe150170190
Population density7,404 per km²7,471 per km²7,505 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 over1,3101,3101,3201,310
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,0801,0901,0901,080
Residents of state pension age230230230230

Households

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

Average household size

2.1

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Single-person households41.6%31043.7%2,16537.5%12,11240.3%3,412,202
Households without children22.8%17024.7%1,22527.8%8,98028.3%2,398,121
Households with children35.6%26531.6%1,56534.7%11,19331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Households7454,95032,2858,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households3102,16512,1123,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1701,2258,9802,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children2651,56511,1932,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.122.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households730745745
Single-person households300305310
Households without children175185170
Households with children255255265
Average household size2.12.12.1

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€29,300

2024Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: €23,400Velsen: €169,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

3.5%

2024Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 3.9%Velsen: 2.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

9.3%

2024Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 10.6%Velsen: 5.9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)41.8%44.8%37.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)43.6%41.9%41.6%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)14.6%13.3%20.5%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)45.9%50.2%37%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)40.3%37.9%41.6%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.8%11.9%21.4%20%
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,3008,30056,60014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)41.8%44.8%37.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)14.6%13.3%20.5%20%2024
People living in poverty3.5%3.9%2.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line9.3%10.6%5.9%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)45.9%50.2%37%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.8%11.9%21.4%20%2024
Median household wealth€29,300€23,400€169,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

840

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

73%

2024Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 66%Velsen: 72%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)59%57%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)28%30%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)13%13%16%17%
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)8404,72037,1809,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)73%66%72%72%2024
Employees (register data)87%87%84%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)59%57%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)28%30%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)13%13%16%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over18%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 27% · Velsen: 23% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 7% · Velsen: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 5% · Velsen: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 1% · Velsen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance604501,450409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit906503,360798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1070570173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)2302,31013,5803,359,14031 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 over5%5%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%7%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over18%27%23%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 assistance6060606060
People on disability benefit9090909090
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1010101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)230230230230230
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 over4%4%5%5%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%7%7%7%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over18%17%17%18%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)35.3%42037.3%2,72027.2%14,20026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)50.4%60045.8%3,34044.5%23,24040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)14.3%17016.9%1,23028.3%14,78033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils130
  • Secondary school pupils70
  • Vocational (MBO) students50
  • Higher professional (HBO) students30
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1308405,7301,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils705203,680935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students503501,890466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students301501,230440,2202025
University (WO) students1060560335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)4202,72014,2003,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)6003,34023,2405,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)1701,23014,7804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)3702,53013,5503,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)4702,92014,6803,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)5503,19022,6105,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)6503,52024,1105,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)1501,11013,9504,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)2001,35015,7804,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,130 kWh

2025Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 2,040 kWhVelsen: 2,370 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

790 m³

2024Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 770 m³Velsen: 840 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

390 kWh

2025Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 280 kWhVelsen: 510 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk
  • Homes using natural gas88%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 84% · Velsen: 92% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas6%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 9% · Velsen: 4% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power21%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 17% · Velsen: 26% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically9%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 6% · Velsen: 6% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,130 kWh2,040 kWh2,370 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home390 kWh280 kWh510 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home790 m³770 m³840 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas6%9%4%12%2025
Homes using natural gas88%84%92%81%2025
Homes with solar power21%17%26%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically9%6%6%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)

73.5%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 76%Velsen: 63.6%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

52.6%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 39.4%Velsen: 34.3%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

23.1%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 10.8%Velsen: 14.5%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

549

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk
  • Label A+++++0%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0% · Velsen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0% · Velsen: 0.3% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0% · Velsen: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.2%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.5% · Velsen: 1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+6%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 8.7% · Velsen: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A46.4%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 30.2% · Velsen: 24.9% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B8.2%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 17.8% · Velsen: 17.3% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C7.7%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 20.8% · Velsen: 22.8% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D8.4%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 11.2% · Velsen: 11.2% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E10.6%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 5.3% · Velsen: 7.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F4.7%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 2.2% · Velsen: 3.8% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G7.8%
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 3.3% · Velsen: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label5493,89820,7065,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)73.5%76%63.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0%0.3%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0%0%3.5%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.2%0.5%1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+6%8.7%4.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A46.4%30.2%24.9%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B8.2%17.8%17.3%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C7.7%20.8%22.8%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D8.4%11.2%11.2%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E10.6%5.3%7.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F4.7%2.2%3.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G7.8%3.3%3.7%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better52.6%39.4%34.3%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G23.1%10.8%14.5%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

9.1%

2024Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 9.7%Velsen: 11.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

35

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

70

2024Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 108Velsen: 73Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

110

2024
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care352351,890486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)9.1%9.7%11.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1101,1005,0601,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents7010873722024

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.

HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.5 km · Velsen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 4 within 1 km · 9.9 within 3 km · 10.2 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.4 km · Velsen: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 20.5 within 1 km · 47 within 3 km · 51.3 within 5 km

  • Department store1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 2.3 km · Velsen: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km · 17 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 1 km · Velsen: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 2.1 within 1 km · 7 within 3 km · 9 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 6.5 km · Velsen: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.7 km · Velsen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 5.5 km · Velsen: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 6.5 km · Velsen: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.6 km · Velsen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.9 within 1 km · 11 within 3 km · 14.2 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.6 km · Velsen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.5 within 1 km · 10.7 within 3 km · 16.8 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.7 km · Velsen: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.5 within 1 km · 6 within 3 km · 9 within 5 km

  • Secondary school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.8 km · Velsen: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 7.1 within 3 km · 10 within 5 km · 18.8 within 10 km

  • VMBO school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.8 km · Velsen: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 7 within 3 km · 9 within 5 km · 17.8 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 3 km · Velsen: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 3.1 within 3 km · 6 within 5 km · 10 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 5.3 km · Velsen: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station11 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 11.3 km · Velsen: 8.8 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 2.1 km · Velsen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.8 km · Velsen: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 5.3 within 1 km · 40.5 within 3 km · 48.3 within 5 km

  • Café0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 1.4 km · Velsen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 1.9 within 1 km · 17.1 within 3 km · 18.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.5 km · Velsen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 6.9 within 1 km · 31.3 within 3 km · 34.6 within 5 km

  • Hotel0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 1.4 km · Velsen: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 9 within 5 km · 18.3 within 10 km · 87.8 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 2.9 km · Velsen: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 2.4 km · Velsen: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink9.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 9.7 km · Velsen: 7.3 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 1 km · Velsen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 3.6 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km · 17.4 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 3 km · Velsen: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 3.1 within 10 km · 13 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue11.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 11.8 km · Velsen: 9.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema6.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 6.7 km · Velsen: 5.6 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 5.9 within 20 km

  • Sauna6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 6.5 km · Velsen: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 2 km · Velsen: 2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction7.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 7.7 km · Velsen: 4.9 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 3 within 10 km · 10 within 20 km · 50 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.7 km · Velsen: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.6 km1 km0.7 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.5 km0.5 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.3 km0.6 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.3 km0.7 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km65.48.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km2.11.11.71.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km76.26.67.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km98.714.116.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance6.1 km6.5 km3.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.8 km0.7 km0.8 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance5 km5.5 km3.2 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0.40.31.31.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km333.42.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km76.28.38.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance6.1 km6.5 km3.8 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km000.80.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km222.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km43.85.24.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km43.11.91.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km9.98.87.4111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km10.210.31523.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.3 km0.4 km0.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km20.512.49.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km4745.240.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km51.352.375.3102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance1.9 km2.3 km1.6 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km111.92.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km54.46.26.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km1716.720.819.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.9 km1.4 km0.9 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km1.912.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km17.115.311.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km18.118.520.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.3 km0.5 km0.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km6.93.65.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km31.327.722.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km34.634.245.699.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.5 km0.8 km0.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km5.32.6681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km40.534.528.265.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km48.348.861.4143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance0.9 km1.4 km1.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km98.58.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km18.317.229.142.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km87.883.5114.999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km3.92.82.42.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km119.712.719.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km14.213.728.843.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.3 km0.6 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km3.52.52.72.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km10.7914.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km16.816.436.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km2.51.81.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km98.518.3221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance0.5 km0.8 km1.7 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km7.14.64.83.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km109.810.281 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km18.817.123.320.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance0.5 km0.8 km1.7 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km74.44.33.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km98.89.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km17.816.119.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.5 km3 km2.3 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km3.11.72.821 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km65.86.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km109.613.311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.8 km2.1 km1.1 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance5 km5.3 km3.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance11 km11.3 km8.8 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.4 km2.9 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.1 km2.4 km2.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance9.4 km9.7 km7.3 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance0.4 km1 km1.8 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km3.62.73.13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km55.18.58.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km17.41722.922.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance2.6 km3 km2.7 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km111.23.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km3.136.28.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km1311.719.119.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance11.4 km11.8 km9.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance6.3 km6.7 km5.6 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km000.31.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km111.62.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km5.95.27.17.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance6.2 km6.5 km4.4 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance1.5 km2 km2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance7.2 km7.7 km4.9 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km32.84.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km101011.78.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km5048.752.339.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance0.4 km0.7 km2.3 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

145

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.4% (5)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.6% · Velsen: 0.4% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy27.6% (40)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 23.9% · Velsen: 19.9% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants17.2% (25)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 13.5% · Velsen: 16.3% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication13.8% (20)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 12.3% · Velsen: 8% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate3.4% (5)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 2.5% · Velsen: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services13.8% (20)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 20.2% · Velsen: 24.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care13.8% (20)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 14.7% · Velsen: 16.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services10.3% (15)
    Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 11.7% · Velsen: 10% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations1458159,0952,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing554081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy401951,810368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants251101,485419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication20100730202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate520415123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services201652,225647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care201201,480435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services1595905274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

719

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1

1 Jan 2026Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 0.9Velsen: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

3,452 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 844 per km²Velsen: 719 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

68

1 Jan 2026+11 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Petrol cars82.3%59282.4%3,69880%26,09177.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels17.7%12717.6%79120%6,50722.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars7194,48932,5987,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars5923,69826,0916,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels1277916,5071,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household10.910.91 Jan 2026
Car density3,452 per km²844 per km²719 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles683733,504706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars569588592
Cars on other fuels99111127
Cars per household0.90.91
Motorcycles575968

Area and buildings

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

Total area

21 ha

2026Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 544 haVelsen: 6,316 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

3,058 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 04 Zee- en Duinwijk: 2,212 per km²Velsen: 1,894 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

213

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
HerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlands
Land100%21 ha97.8%532 ha71.8%4,537 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha2.2%12 ha28.2%1,780 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureHerculesbuurtWijk 04 Zee- en DuinwijkVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties2137656,6391,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties001213,3832025
Total area21 ha544 ha6,316 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land21 ha532 ha4,537 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha12 ha1,780 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density3,058 per km²2,212 per km²1,894 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area21 ha21 ha21 ha
Land21 ha21 ha21 ha
Water0 ha0 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodHerculesbuurt
1 Jan 20243,048 per km²
1 Jan 20253,055 per km²
1 Jan 20263,058 per km²