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Facts and figures about the Hofgeest neighbourhood in Wijk 08 Velserbroek, 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 08 Velserbroek, Velsen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

2,100

1 Jan 2026+560 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

860

1 Jan 2026+215 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

861

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€540,000

2025Wijk 08 Velserbroek: €482,000Velsen: €408,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

1,867 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 4,213 per km²Velsen: 1,551 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Hofgeest

The homes most recently listed in the Hofgeest neighbourhood in Wijk 08 Velserbroek, Velsen, newest first.

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

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

Newly built homes

1

2025

Built in the last 10 years

37%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 6%Velsen: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

4%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2%Velsen: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Owner-occupied75%70%57%57%
Rented from a housing association20%23%36%28%
Rented from another landlord5%6%8%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes22%21%40%37%
Terraced houses43%58%38%29%
Corner houses22%18%14%13%
Semi-detached houses8%2%6%9%
Detached houses5%1%2%13%
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes8616,41332,2318,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes115169,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€540,000€482,000€408,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes78%79%60%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses43%58%38%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses22%18%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses8%2%6%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses5%1%2%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes22%21%40%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes4%2%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied75%70%57%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association20%23%36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord5%6%8%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago63%94%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years37%6%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes25%30%43%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 10Velsen: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 10Velsen: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HofgeestWijk 08 Velserbroek
  • 0–14 years18.5% (390)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 14.5% · Velsen: 14.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.9% (230)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 11% · Velsen: 10.7% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years28% (590)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 21.5% · Velsen: 24.4% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years25.6% (540)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 30.3% · Velsen: 27.7% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years15.2% (320)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 18% · Velsen: 16.7% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over1.9% (40)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 4.7% · Velsen: 5.6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Men51.7%1,08549.6%7,61049.7%34,97349.8%9,025,827
Women48.3%1,01550.4%7,73050.3%35,38850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Never married51.2%1,07543.5%6,68047.9%33,69450.2%9,101,569
Married41%86044.9%6,88538%26,75437.3%6,758,191
Divorced5.2%1106.9%1,0558.8%6,1717.7%1,404,105
Widowed2.6%554.7%7255.3%3,7424.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Dutch origin86.7%1,82084%12,88075.7%53,24870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4.8%1005.2%8058.6%6,0409.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe8.6%18010.8%1,65515.7%11,07319.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin86.5%1,82084%12,88075.7%53,24870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.9%603%4603.5%2,4833.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe5.2%1105.8%8957.1%5,0148.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.9%402.2%3455.1%3,5576.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe3.6%754.9%7558.6%6,05911%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents2,10015,34070,36118,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,0857,61034,9739,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,0157,73035,3889,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years3902,23010,5092,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years2301,6807,5222,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years5903,29517,1784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years5404,64519,5164,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years3202,76511,7242,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over407253,912956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,0756,68033,6949,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married8606,88526,7546,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1101,0556,1711,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed557253,742866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,82012,88053,24812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1008056,0401,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1801,65511,0733,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,82012,88053,24812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin604602,483614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1108955,0141,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe403453,5571,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe757556,0591,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births25125644166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1010992025
Deaths5105759173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents01011102025
Population density1,867 per km²4,213 per km²1,551 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over3403,31015,2433,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,71013,11059,88015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,41010,17046,25012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age3002,94013,6303,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,5402,0352,100
Men7901,0451,085
Women7509901,015
0–14 years235370390
15–24 years190235230
25–44 years320555590
45–64 years480540540
Never married6651,0301,075
Married715840860
Divorced105115110
Widowed505055
Dutch origin1,3551,7801,820
European origin (outside the Netherlands)6585100
Origin outside Europe125175180
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,3551,7801,820
Born in the Netherlands, European origin405060
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe75100110
Born elsewhere in Europe203540
Born outside Europe507075
Population density1,371 per km²1,814 per km²1,867 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 over1,7001,7001,7101,710
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,4201,4101,4101,410
Residents of state pension age280290300300

Households

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

Average household size

2.4

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Single-person households26.9%23026.5%1,71537.5%12,11240.3%3,412,202
Households without children31%26533%2,13527.8%8,98028.3%2,398,121
Households with children42.1%36040.4%2,61534.7%11,19331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Households8606,47032,2858,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households2301,71512,1123,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children2652,1358,9802,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children3602,61511,1932,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.42.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households645845860
Single-person households155220230
Households without children230270265
Households with children265355360
Average household size2.42.42.4

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€350,600

2024Wijk 08 Velserbroek: €324,500Velsen: €169,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.1%

2024Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1.5%Velsen: 2.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

1.2%

2024Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2.8%Velsen: 5.9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.2%34.8%37.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)40.6%41.8%41.6%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.2%23.4%20.5%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)19.6%24.4%37%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)52.7%45.4%41.6%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.7%30.2%21.4%20%
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,30012,60056,60014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.2%34.8%37.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.2%23.4%20.5%20%2024
People living in poverty1.1%1.5%2.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line1.2%2.8%5.9%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)19.6%24.4%37%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.7%30.2%21.4%20%2024
Median household wealth€350,600€324,500€169,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,070

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

76%

2024Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 75%Velsen: 72%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%62%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%24%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)16%14%16%17%
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,0708,79037,1809,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)76%75%72%72%2024
Employees (register data)84%86%84%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%62%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%24%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)16%14%16%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
HofgeestWijk 08 Velserbroek
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over17%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 22% · Velsen: 23% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 5% · Velsen: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1% · Velsen: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1% · Velsen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance201201,450409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit606203,360798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)10120570173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)3002,94013,5803,359,14031 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 over1%1%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%5%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over17%22%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 assistance2020202020
People on disability benefit5060505060
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2010202010
People receiving state pension (AOW)280280290300300
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%3%3%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over17%17%17%17%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)21.6%32020%2,36027.2%14,20026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)45.3%67045.5%5,37044.5%23,24040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)33.1%49034.4%4,06028.3%14,78033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils190
  • Secondary school pupils120
  • Vocational (MBO) students50
  • Higher professional (HBO) students50
  • University (WO) students20
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1901,2205,7301,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1207703,680935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students503801,890466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students503501,230440,2202025
University (WO) students20170560335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)3202,36014,2003,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)6705,37023,2405,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)4904,06014,7804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)2402,15013,5503,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)4102,60014,6803,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)6005,04022,6105,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)7505,72024,1105,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)4503,63013,9504,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)5404,53015,7804,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,030 kWh

2025Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2,570 kWhVelsen: 2,370 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

680 m³

2024Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 700 m³Velsen: 840 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

980 kWh

2025Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 800 kWhVelsen: 510 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
HofgeestWijk 08 Velserbroek
  • Homes using natural gas60%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 90% · Velsen: 92% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas37%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 6% · Velsen: 4% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power41%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 36% · Velsen: 26% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically39%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 10% · Velsen: 6% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,030 kWh2,570 kWh2,370 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home980 kWh800 kWh510 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home680 m³700 m³840 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas37%6%4%12%2025
Homes using natural gas60%90%92%81%2025
Homes with solar power41%36%26%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically39%10%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)

71%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 59.5%Velsen: 63.6%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

64.2%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 47.4%Velsen: 34.3%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

0.6%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.1%Velsen: 14.5%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

642

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
HofgeestWijk 08 Velserbroek
  • Label A+++++0%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0% · Velsen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.9%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.2% · Velsen: 0.3% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++53.3%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 11.1% · Velsen: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++3.4%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2.2% · Velsen: 1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.3%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1.9% · Velsen: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A6.2%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 32.1% · Velsen: 24.9% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B11.1%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 33.9% · Velsen: 17.3% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C24.1%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 18.4% · Velsen: 22.8% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D0%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.2% · Velsen: 11.2% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0.3%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.1% · Velsen: 7.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0.2%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0% · Velsen: 3.8% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0.2%
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0% · Velsen: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label6423,84420,7065,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)71%59.5%63.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.9%0.2%0.3%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++53.3%11.1%3.5%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++3.4%2.2%1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.3%1.9%4.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A6.2%32.1%24.9%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B11.1%33.9%17.3%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C24.1%18.4%22.8%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D0%0.2%11.2%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0.3%0.1%7.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0.2%0%3.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0.2%0%3.7%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better64.2%47.4%34.3%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G0.6%0.1%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)

8.2%

2024Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 7.4%Velsen: 11.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

30

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

29

2024Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 61Velsen: 73Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

45

2024
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care302651,890486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)8.2%7.4%11.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients459205,0601,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents296173722024

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.

HofgeestWijk 08 Velserbroek

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.9 km · Velsen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 3.2 within 3 km · 13.6 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.9 km · Velsen: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 27.9 within 3 km · 61.9 within 5 km

  • Department store1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1.1 km · Velsen: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 7.1 within 10 km · 24.9 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.8 km · Velsen: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 4.9 within 3 km · 15.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2.4 km · Velsen: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1 km · Velsen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2.4 km · Velsen: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 3.4 within 10 km · 9.7 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2.4 km · Velsen: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.4 within 10 km · 6.1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.5 km · Velsen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.6 within 1 km · 10.5 within 3 km · 32.3 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.5 km · Velsen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.8 within 1 km · 14.4 within 3 km · 41.8 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.6 km · Velsen: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.2 within 1 km · 9.7 within 3 km · 21.3 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 3.1 km · Velsen: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 1.9 within 3 km · 9.5 within 5 km · 27 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 3.1 km · Velsen: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1.9 within 3 km · 8.5 within 5 km · 20.7 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 3.1 km · Velsen: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1.9 within 3 km · 7.4 within 5 km · 15.4 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2.9 km · Velsen: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 6.4 km · Velsen: 8.8 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1 km · Velsen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.8 km · Velsen: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 15.2 within 3 km · 53.3 within 5 km

  • Café0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1.1 km · Velsen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 4 within 3 km · 12.4 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1 km · Velsen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.1 within 1 km · 7.5 within 3 km · 37.9 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1.9 km · Velsen: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 6.3 within 5 km · 35.8 within 10 km · 132.7 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1 km · Velsen: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 3.7 km · Velsen: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 5.5 km · Velsen: 7.3 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2.8 km · Velsen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 2 within 5 km · 12 within 10 km · 25 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 4.4 km · Velsen: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 9.5 within 10 km · 24.9 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue7.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 7.2 km · Velsen: 9.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema6.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 6.9 km · Velsen: 5.6 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 7.9 within 20 km

  • Sauna3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 3.2 km · Velsen: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 3 km · Velsen: 2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction4.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 3.6 km · Velsen: 4.9 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 6 within 10 km · 12.7 within 20 km · 54.6 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 3.2 km · Velsen: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.2 km0.8 km0.7 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.2 km0.9 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km0.5 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.7 km0.6 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km9.710.68.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.211.71.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km4.95.26.67.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km15.213.814.116.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance2.9 km2.4 km3.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.2 km1 km0.8 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance2.9 km2.4 km3.2 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km111.31.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km3.43.93.42.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km9.710.48.38.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance2.9 km2.4 km3.8 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.80.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km2.42.92.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km6.16.95.24.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km0.41.11.91.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km3.24.77.4111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km13.612.71523.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.2 km0.9 km0.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km1.249.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km27.929.640.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km61.960.775.3102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance1.5 km1.1 km1.6 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km21.91.92.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km7.176.26.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km24.925.520.819.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.7 km1.1 km0.9 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.80.52.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km44.511.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km12.410.320.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.4 km1 km0.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.10.45.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km7.51022.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km37.934.645.699.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.1 km0.8 km0.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.51.4681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km15.217.728.265.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km53.35261.4143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.3 km1.9 km1.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km6.35.48.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km35.835.929.142.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km132.7145.8114.999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.62.12.42.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km10.514.112.719.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km32.336.528.843.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.6 km0.5 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.82.62.72.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km14.415.314.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km41.850.336.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km2.22.51.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km21.323.118.3221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.5 km3.1 km1.7 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km1.90.74.83.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km9.58.710.281 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km2728.923.320.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.5 km3.1 km1.7 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km1.90.74.33.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km8.57.79.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km20.72219.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.5 km3.1 km2.3 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km1.90.72.821 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km7.46.86.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km15.417.313.311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance0.7 km1 km1.1 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance2.3 km2.9 km3.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance7.1 km6.4 km8.8 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1.4 km1 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance4 km3.7 km2.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance6 km5.5 km7.3 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance1.7 km2.8 km1.8 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km223.13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km12128.58.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km2525.922.922.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3.7 km4.4 km2.7 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km10.91.23.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km9.59.16.28.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km24.929.119.119.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance7.9 km7.2 km9.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance6.6 km6.9 km5.6 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km000.31.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km22.11.62.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km7.99.47.17.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance3 km3.2 km4.4 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance3.6 km3 km2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance4.1 km3.6 km4.9 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km65.94.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km12.713.311.78.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km54.656.252.339.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.6 km3.2 km2.3 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

340

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
HofgeestWijk 08 Velserbroek
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing1.5% (5)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 0.3% · Velsen: 0.4% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy11.8% (40)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 15.3% · Velsen: 19.9% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants19.1% (65)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 15.9% · Velsen: 16.3% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication8.8% (30)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 7.8% · Velsen: 8% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate8.8% (30)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 5.3% · Velsen: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services26.5% (90)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 27.1% · Velsen: 24.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care16.2% (55)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 19% · Velsen: 16.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services8.8% (30)
    Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 9.3% · Velsen: 10% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations3401,6059,0952,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing554081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy402451,810368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants652551,485419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication30125730202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate3085415123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services904352,225647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care553051,480435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services30150905274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,008

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.2

1 Jan 2026Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1.2Velsen: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

897 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 2,066 per km²Velsen: 719 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

104

1 Jan 2026+10 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Petrol cars76.5%77177.4%5,82180%26,09177.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels23.5%23722.6%1,70120%6,50722.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,0087,52232,5987,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars7715,82126,0916,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels2371,7016,5071,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.21.210.91 Jan 2026
Car density897 per km²2,066 per km²719 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1047523,504706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars662799771
Cars on other fuels109178237
Cars per household1.21.21.2
Motorcycles94103104

Area and buildings

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

Total area

112 ha

2026Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 395 haVelsen: 6,316 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,548 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 08 Velserbroek: 1,886 per km²Velsen: 1,894 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

129

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
HofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlands
Land100%112 ha92.2%364 ha71.8%4,537 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha7.8%31 ha28.2%1,780 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureHofgeestWijk 08 VelserbroekVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1294316,6391,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties001213,3832025
Total area112 ha395 ha6,316 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land112 ha364 ha4,537 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha31 ha1,780 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,548 per km²1,886 per km²1,894 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area112 ha112 ha112 ha
Land112 ha112 ha112 ha
Water0 ha0 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodHofgeest
1 Jan 20241,627 per km²
1 Jan 20251,548 per km²
1 Jan 20261,548 per km²