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Meerkerk buitengebied oost in figures

Facts and figures about the Meerkerk buitengebied oost neighbourhood in Meerkerk buitengebied, Vijfheerenlanden 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 Meerkerk buitengebied, Vijfheerenlanden and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

385

1 Jan 2026+55 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

190

1 Jan 2026+30 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

162

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€358,000

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: €470,000Vijfheerenlanden: €404,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

114 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 60 per km²Vijfheerenlanden: 433 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Liveability

The Leefbaarometer is a model-based estimate of liveability by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, updated every two years.

Leefbaarometer score in 2024

4.14

From 2022 to 2024: 0.05 higher, from 4.09 to 4.14.

Scores by measurement year

2024
4.14
2022
4.09
2020
4.13
2018
4.14
2016
4.10
2014
4.09
2012
4.04
2008
4.01
2002
4.09

The publisher converted the scores for 2002, 2008, 2012 and 2016 from an earlier version of its model to fit the current one.

Source: Leefbaarometer, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties, CC0 1.0. leefbaarometer.nl · Leefbaarometer license

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

8%

1 Jan 2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 5%Vijfheerenlanden: 15%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

11%

1 Jan 2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 9%Vijfheerenlanden: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Owner-occupied89%86%63%57%
Rented from a housing association0%1%30%28%
Rented from another landlord11%13%7%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes3%9%22%37%
Terraced houses0%0%36%29%
Corner houses0%0%18%13%
Semi-detached houses9%17%9%9%
Detached houses87%74%14%13%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes16231326,1588,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0237169,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€358,000€470,000€404,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes97%91%78%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses0%0%36%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses0%0%18%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses9%17%9%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses87%74%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes3%9%22%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes11%9%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied89%86%63%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%1%30%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord11%13%7%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago92%95%85%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years8%5%15%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes11%14%37%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

15

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 15Vijfheerenlanden: 12Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 0Vijfheerenlanden: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebied
  • 0–14 years15.6% (60)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 15.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 17.8% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years6.5% (25)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.9% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years22.1% (85)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 18.8% · Vijfheerenlanden: 26.1% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years33.8% (130)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 31.9% · Vijfheerenlanden: 24.5% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years18.2% (70)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 17.5% · Vijfheerenlanden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over3.9% (15)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 5.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.4% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Men51.9%20051.6%41549.7%31,40849.8%9,025,827
Women48.1%18548.4%39050.3%31,83850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Never married39%15039.4%31546.6%29,48050.2%9,101,569
Married44.2%17049.4%39541.9%26,51937.3%6,758,191
Divorced11.7%456.9%556.4%4,0797.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.2%204.4%355%3,1684.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Dutch origin84.4%32590.1%72578.6%49,68870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)10.4%406.2%505.1%3,2539.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe5.2%203.7%3016.3%10,30519.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin84.4%32590.6%72078.6%49,68870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.6%101.3%102.2%1,3713.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.6%101.9%158.6%5,4618.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe7.8%305%403%1,8826.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2.6%101.3%107.7%4,84411%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents38580063,24618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men20041531,4089,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women18539031,8389,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years6012511,2442,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years25856,9192,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years8515016,4954,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years13025515,5174,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years701409,6542,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over15453,417956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married15031529,4809,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married17039526,5196,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced45554,0791,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed20353,168866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin32572549,68812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)40503,2531,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe203010,3053,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin32572049,68812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin10101,371614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe10155,4611,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe30401,8821,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe10104,8441,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births510756166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents15151292025
Deaths05634173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents0010102025
Population density114 per km²60 per km²433 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over8518012,8683,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over32067052,00015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age25052040,34012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age7015011,6603,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents330355385
Men165185200
Women160175185
0–14 years505060
15–24 years252525
25–44 years506585
45–64 years120130130
Never married125130150
Married145165170
Divorced454545
Widowed202020
Dutch origin295310325
European origin (outside the Netherlands)202540
Origin outside Europe152020
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin295310325
Born in the Netherlands, European origin101010
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe10510
Born elsewhere in Europe102030
Born outside Europe51010
Population density98 per km²106 per km²114 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 over310320330320
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age240250260250
Residents of state pension age70707070

Households

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

Average household size

2

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Single-person households43.6%8533.8%11530.3%7,90040.3%3,412,202
Households without children33.3%6536.8%12530.3%7,90428.3%2,398,121
Households with children23.1%4529.4%10039.4%10,28531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Households19034026,0898,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households851157,9003,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children651257,9042,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children4510010,2852,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size22.42.42.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households160180190
Single-person households657585
Households without children556065
Households with children404045
Average household size222

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€249,200

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: €442,400Vijfheerenlanden: €195,000Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

4%

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.3%Vijfheerenlanden: 1.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

3.7%

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.7%Vijfheerenlanden: 4.8%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38%38.7%37.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)42.2%38.9%41.4%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.8%22.4%20.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)40.3%30.8%31.9%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)40.8%39%43.4%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.9%30.2%24.7%20%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients30060048,60014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38%38.7%37.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.8%22.4%20.7%20%2024
People living in poverty4%2.3%1.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line3.7%2.7%4.8%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)40.3%30.8%31.9%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.9%30.2%24.7%20%2024
Median household wealth€249,200€442,400€195,000€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

180

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

70%

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 77%Vijfheerenlanden: 75%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)50%45%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)17%17%24%27%
Self-employed (register data)32%38%18%17%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)18043033,5209,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)70%77%75%72%2024
Employees (register data)68%62%82%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)50%45%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)17%17%24%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)32%38%18%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebied
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over22%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 23% · Vijfheerenlanden: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 4% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 0% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 1% · Vijfheerenlanden: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance00870409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit20302,720798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)010500173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)7015011,6203,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%2%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 over22%23%22%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Dec 202431 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance00000
People on disability benefit1010202020
People on unemployment benefit (WW)00000
People receiving state pension (AOW)7070707070
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 over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%5%5%5%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over22%22%21%22%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils30
  • Secondary school pupils20
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils30706,1201,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils20403,170935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students10201,650466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students10201,190440,2202025
University (WO) students00410335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)11017012,7803,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)12026020,8805,525,9401 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)6011012,3403,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)17022013,3303,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)6022020,2505,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)16033021,3005,537,1901 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,010 kWh

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 3,480 kWhVijfheerenlanden: 2,750 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,060 m³

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 1,150 m³Vijfheerenlanden: 800 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

870 kWh

2025Meerkerk buitengebied: 1,340 kWhVijfheerenlanden: 1,230 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebied
  • Homes using natural gas42%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 58% · Vijfheerenlanden: 84% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas4%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 10% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power24%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 31% · Vijfheerenlanden: 50% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 11% · Vijfheerenlanden: 14% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,010 kWh3,480 kWh2,750 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home870 kWh1,340 kWh1,230 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,060 m³1,150 m³800 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas4%6%10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas42%58%84%81%2025
Homes with solar power24%31%50%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically7%11%14%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)

27.4%

8 Nov 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 27%Vijfheerenlanden: 64.5%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

20%

8 Nov 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 15%Vijfheerenlanden: 49%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

50%

8 Nov 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 45%Vijfheerenlanden: 7.4%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

20

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebied
  • Label A+++++0%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 0% · Vijfheerenlanden: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 0% · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 7.7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 3% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A15%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 10% · Vijfheerenlanden: 33% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B5%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 6.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 17.4% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C10%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 21.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 20.8% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D15%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E15%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 10% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F15%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 10% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G20%
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 25% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.6% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label206017,0315,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)27.4%27%64.5%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0%3.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++5%1.7%7.7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0%1.7%1.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0%1.7%3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A15%10%33%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B5%6.7%17.4%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C10%21.7%20.8%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D15%11.7%5.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E15%10%2.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F15%10%2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G20%25%2.6%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better20%15%49%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G50%45%7.4%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

64

2024Meerkerk buitengebied: 53Vijfheerenlanden: 63Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

20

2024
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Social support (Wmo) clients20403,8651,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents645363722024

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.

Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebied

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.2 within 3 km · 3.5 within 5 km

  • Department store9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.1 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 1.3 within 10 km · 9.1 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.5 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.5 within 3 km · 1.3 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service10.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic9.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.5 within 10 km · 4.2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)10.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.8 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.2 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 3.5 within 3 km · 4.6 within 5 km

  • After-school care2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.6 within 3 km · 4.3 within 5 km

  • Primary school2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.4 within 3 km · 3.9 within 5 km

  • Secondary school8.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 9.8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 7.2 within 10 km

  • VMBO school8.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 9.8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school8.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 3.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station5.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 7.1 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 7.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station25.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 25.8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 22.1 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.2 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 3.7 within 3 km · 4.4 within 5 km

  • Café2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.3 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 3.8 within 3 km · 7.6 within 5 km

  • Hotel7.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 3.6 within 10 km · 15.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool8.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink28.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 29.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 25.7 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum9.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.1 within 10 km · 14.3 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue10.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 12.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.3 within 10 km · 6 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue19.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 20.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 14.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema18.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 19.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0.8 within 20 km

  • Sauna11 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.8 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 14.7 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon9.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 10.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 6 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction9.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 6.6 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0.7 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km · 55.7 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance2.6 km2.5 km1.2 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance2.3 km2.4 km1.1 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance2.3 km2.4 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance2.3 km2.3 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km2.426.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km000.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km0.50.72.77.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km1.31.84.616.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance10.6 km11.9 km10.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance2.6 km2.7 km2.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance9.9 km10.9 km5.9 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km000.41.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km0.50.212.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km4.24.16.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance10.6 km11.9 km10.8 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0000.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km0.20.10.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km223.54.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km001.21.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km10.93.7111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km1.11.55.623.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance2.3 km1.9 km1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km00.12.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km2.22.59.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km3.54.715.8102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance9 km10.1 km3.5 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km000.72.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km1.30.61.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km9.18.614.219.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.2 km2.4 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.100.82.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km10.83.222.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km1.31.85.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.9 km1.7 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.20.42.45.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km3.83.59.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km7.66.714.599.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.8 km2.2 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.30.12.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km3.72.810.365.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km4.4515.9143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance7.2 km8 km2.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km001.317.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km3.62.23.342.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km15.214.829.999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km001.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km3.52.15.119.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km4.63.59.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance2.3 km2.4 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km001.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km2.61.85.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km4.33.910.333.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km001.91.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km3.94.111.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance8.4 km9.8 km3.4 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km000.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km001.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km7.23.44.620.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance8.4 km9.8 km3.4 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km000.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km001.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km73.44.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance8.4 km10 km3.6 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km000.621 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km000.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km3.11.5311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.5 km2.7 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance5.5 km7.1 km7.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance25.2 km25.8 km22.1 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.3 km2.4 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance8.9 km10.3 km3.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance28.6 km29.3 km25.7 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance9.4 km10.3 km3.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km001.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km2.113.38.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km14.313.517.122.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance10.8 km12.6 km10.5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km0003.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km0.30.218.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km65.412.319.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance19.7 km20.9 km14.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance18.8 km19.7 km18.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0001.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km0002.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km0.80.647.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance11 km10.8 km14.7 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance9.2 km10.6 km6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance9.9 km11.3 km6.6 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km0.70.31.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km556.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km55.754.349.939.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.8 km2.7 km1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

70

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebied
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.1% (5)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 17.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 4.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy35.7% (25)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 23.5% · Vijfheerenlanden: 18.3% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants14.3% (10)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.8% · Vijfheerenlanden: 15.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication7.1% (5)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 5.9% · Vijfheerenlanden: 8.2% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate7.1% (5)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 11.8% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services21.4% (15)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 20.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 24.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care7.1% (5)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 8.8% · Vijfheerenlanden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services0% (0)
    Meerkerk buitengebied: 2.9% · Vijfheerenlanden: 8.5% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations701708,3402,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing53037581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy25401,525368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants10201,310419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication510680202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate520415123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services15352,040647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care5151,280435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services05710274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

188

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 1.2Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

56 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 30 per km²Vijfheerenlanden: 205 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

21

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Petrol cars76.6%14475.8%30477.9%23,34377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels23.4%4424.2%9722.1%6,63222.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars18840129,9757,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars14430423,3436,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels44976,6321,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household11.21.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density56 per km²30 per km²205 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles21492,957706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars133145144
Cars on other fuels353344
Cars per household111
Motorcycles161621

Area and buildings

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

Total area

354 ha

2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 1,373 haVijfheerenlanden: 15,331 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

255 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk buitengebied: 185 per km²Vijfheerenlanden: 972 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

97

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Meerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Land95.2%338 ha97.5%1,339 ha95.4%14,622 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water4.8%17 ha2.5%34 ha4.6%709 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk buitengebied oostMeerkerk buitengebiedVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties971163,4271,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties002113,3832025
Total area354 ha1,373 ha15,331 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land338 ha1,339 ha14,622 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water17 ha34 ha709 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density255 per km²185 per km²972 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area354 ha354 ha354 ha
Land337 ha337 ha338 ha
Water17 ha17 ha17 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodMeerkerk buitengebied oost
1 Jan 2024252 per km²
1 Jan 2025255 per km²
1 Jan 2026255 per km²