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Meerkerk-Noord in figures

Facts and figures about the Meerkerk-Noord neighbourhood in Meerkerk, 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, Vijfheerenlanden and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,035

1 Jan 2026

Households

435

1 Jan 2026

Homes

395

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€365,000

2025Meerkerk: €408,000Vijfheerenlanden: €404,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

5,326 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk: 2,193 per km²Vijfheerenlanden: 433 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

1%

1 Jan 2025Meerkerk: 6%Vijfheerenlanden: 15%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Meerkerk: 3%Vijfheerenlanden: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Owner-occupied63%68%63%57%
Rented from a housing association36%26%30%28%
Rented from another landlord1%6%7%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes12%14%22%37%
Terraced houses44%32%36%29%
Corner houses24%22%18%13%
Semi-detached houses11%10%9%9%
Detached houses9%21%14%13%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes3951,29826,1588,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0037169,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€365,000€408,000€404,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes88%86%78%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses44%32%36%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses24%22%18%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses11%10%9%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses9%21%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes12%14%22%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%3%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied63%68%63%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association36%26%30%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord1%6%7%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago99%94%85%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years1%6%15%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes37%32%37%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Meerkerk: 5Vijfheerenlanden: 12Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Meerkerk: 5Vijfheerenlanden: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerk
  • 0–14 years17.9% (185)
    Meerkerk: 18.2% · Vijfheerenlanden: 17.8% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years11.6% (120)
    Meerkerk: 10.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.9% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years26.1% (270)
    Meerkerk: 26% · Vijfheerenlanden: 26.1% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years21.7% (225)
    Meerkerk: 23.3% · Vijfheerenlanden: 24.5% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years16.4% (170)
    Meerkerk: 16.3% · Vijfheerenlanden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over6.3% (65)
    Meerkerk: 5.5% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.4% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Men49%50549.5%1,61049.7%31,40849.8%9,025,827
Women51%52550.5%1,64050.3%31,83850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Never married42.8%44544%1,43046.6%29,48050.2%9,101,569
Married44.7%46546.3%1,50541.9%26,51937.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.2%755.7%1856.4%4,0797.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.3%554%1305%3,1684.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Dutch origin82.7%86087.1%2,83078.6%49,68870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)10.1%1056.2%2005.1%3,2539.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe7.2%756.8%22016.3%10,30519.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin82.7%86086.8%2,83078.6%49,68870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1%101.2%402.2%1,3713.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.4%252.9%958.6%5,4618.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe8.7%905.1%1653%1,8826.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe5.3%554%1307.7%4,84411%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,0353,25063,24618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men5051,61031,4089,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women5251,64031,8389,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years18559011,2442,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1203456,9192,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years27084516,4954,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years22575515,5174,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years1705309,6542,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over651803,417956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married4451,43029,4809,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married4651,50526,5196,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced751854,0791,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed551303,168866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin8602,83049,68812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1052003,2531,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe7522010,3053,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin8602,83049,68812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin10401,371614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe25955,4611,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe901651,8821,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe551304,8441,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births1030756166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1051292025
Deaths510634173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents0510102025
Population density5,326 per km²2,193 per km²433 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over23070512,8683,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over8502,66052,00015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age6402,04040,34012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age21063011,6603,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,0351,0351,035
Men505510505
Women530520525
0–14 years200190185
15–24 years130130120
25–44 years260265270
45–64 years215220225
Never married455450445
Married480470465
Divorced456075
Widowed555555
Dutch origin850855860
European origin (outside the Netherlands)110105105
Origin outside Europe757075
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin850855860
Born in the Netherlands, European origin151010
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe202525
Born elsewhere in Europe1009590
Born outside Europe555055
Population density5,315 per km²5,310 per km²5,326 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 over840850850850
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age630640640640
Residents of state pension age210210210210

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
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Single-person households27.6%12028.3%38530.3%7,90040.3%3,412,202
Households without children33.3%14533.5%45530.3%7,90428.3%2,398,121
Households with children39.1%17038.2%52039.4%10,28531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Households4351,35026,0898,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1203857,9003,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1454557,9042,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children17052010,2852,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.42.42.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households435440435
Single-person households125130120
Households without children140135145
Households with children170170170
Average household size2.42.42.4

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€157,500

2024Meerkerk: €236,600Vijfheerenlanden: €195,000Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2.4%

2024Meerkerk: 2%Vijfheerenlanden: 1.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

5.8%

2024Meerkerk: 3.2%Vijfheerenlanden: 4.8%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)44.4%40.7%37.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)36.9%38.2%41.4%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.7%21.1%20.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.3%30.8%31.9%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)44.4%44%43.4%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)21.3%25.2%24.7%20%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients8002,60048,60014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)44.4%40.7%37.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)18.7%21.1%20.7%20%2024
People living in poverty2.4%2%1.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line5.8%3.2%4.8%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.3%30.8%31.9%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)21.3%25.2%24.7%20%2024
Median household wealth€157,500€236,600€195,000€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

530

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

74%

2024Meerkerk: 78%Vijfheerenlanden: 75%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%58%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)29%25%24%27%
Self-employed (register data)13%17%18%17%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)5301,78033,5209,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)74%78%75%72%2024
Employees (register data)87%83%82%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%58%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)29%25%24%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)13%17%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-NoordMeerkerk
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%
    Meerkerk: 23% · Vijfheerenlanden: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Meerkerk: 3% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Meerkerk: 2% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Meerkerk: 1% · Vijfheerenlanden: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance2050870409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit30902,720798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1020500173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)21062011,6203,359,14031 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 over3%2%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%3%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%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 assistance2020202020
People on disability benefit3030303030
People on unemployment benefit (WW)00101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)200210210210210
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 over0%1%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%2%3%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%3%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%24%24%24%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils110
  • Secondary school pupils60
  • Vocational (MBO) students30
  • Higher professional (HBO) students20
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1103406,1201,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils601903,170935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students30901,650466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students20501,190440,2202025
University (WO) students020410335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)25069012,7803,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)3601,06020,8805,525,9401 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)20060012,3403,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)29078013,3303,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)31097020,2505,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)4001,16021,3005,537,1901 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,820 kWh

2025Meerkerk: 2,820 kWhVijfheerenlanden: 2,750 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

850 m³

2024Meerkerk: 900 m³Vijfheerenlanden: 800 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,170 kWh

2025Meerkerk: 1,310 kWhVijfheerenlanden: 1,230 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerk
  • Homes using natural gas84%
    Meerkerk: 89% · Vijfheerenlanden: 84% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas5%
    Meerkerk: 4% · Vijfheerenlanden: 10% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power55%
    Meerkerk: 56% · Vijfheerenlanden: 50% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically16%
    Meerkerk: 11% · Vijfheerenlanden: 14% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,820 kWh2,820 kWh2,750 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,170 kWh1,310 kWh1,230 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home850 m³900 m³800 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas5%4%10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas84%89%84%81%2025
Homes with solar power55%56%50%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically16%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)

68.1%

8 Nov 2026Meerkerk: 59.7%Vijfheerenlanden: 64.5%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

28.3%

8 Nov 2026Meerkerk: 45.4%Vijfheerenlanden: 49%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

7.4%

8 Nov 2026Meerkerk: 8.4%Vijfheerenlanden: 7.4%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

269

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerk
  • Label A+++++0%
    Meerkerk: 0% · Vijfheerenlanden: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.4%
    Meerkerk: 0.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0.4%
    Meerkerk: 5.2% · Vijfheerenlanden: 7.7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++3.7%
    Meerkerk: 1.6% · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+1.9%
    Meerkerk: 3% · Vijfheerenlanden: 3% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A21.9%
    Meerkerk: 35% · Vijfheerenlanden: 33% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B23.4%
    Meerkerk: 20.5% · Vijfheerenlanden: 17.4% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C33.5%
    Meerkerk: 20.3% · Vijfheerenlanden: 20.8% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D7.4%
    Meerkerk: 5.4% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E2.2%
    Meerkerk: 2.5% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F2.6%
    Meerkerk: 2.8% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G2.6%
    Meerkerk: 3.1% · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.6% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label26983417,0315,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)68.1%59.7%64.5%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.4%0.7%3.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0.4%5.2%7.7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++3.7%1.6%1.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+1.9%3%3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A21.9%35%33%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B23.4%20.5%17.4%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C33.5%20.3%20.8%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D7.4%5.4%5.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E2.2%2.5%2.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F2.6%2.8%2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G2.6%3.1%2.6%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better28.3%45.4%49%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G7.4%8.4%7.4%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

7.7%

2024Meerkerk: 8.2%Vijfheerenlanden: 9.8%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

25

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

52

2024Meerkerk: 49Vijfheerenlanden: 63Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

55

2024
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care25701,620486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)7.7%8.2%9.8%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients551553,8651,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents524963722024

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-NoordMeerkerk

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.5 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.5 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km

  • Department store9.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 9.2 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 9 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service11.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 11 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic10.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 10.2 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 5.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.1 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)11.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 11 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.8 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.5 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 4.8 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 4.1 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 4.3 within 5 km

  • Secondary school9.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 9.1 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 3.9 within 10 km

  • VMBO school9.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 9.1 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 3.9 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school9.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 9.1 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.4 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 5.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 7.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station24.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 24.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 22.1 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 1.3 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.5 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 3 within 1 km · 3.7 within 3 km · 4.1 within 5 km

  • Café0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.9 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.5 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2 within 1 km · 5.5 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km

  • Hotel6.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 6.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 15 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.5 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool9.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 9.1 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink28 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 28 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 25.7 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum9.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 9.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 1.4 within 10 km · 14.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue11.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 11.6 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 10.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 6.1 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue19.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 19.5 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 14.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema19 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 18.9 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 18.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna11.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 11.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 14.7 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon9.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 9.4 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 6 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction10.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 10.1 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 6.6 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0.3 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km · 55.6 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerkerk: 0.7 km · Vijfheerenlanden: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.4 km0.6 km1.2 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.3 km0.5 km1.1 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.3 km0.5 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.3 km0.4 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km226.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km10.90.81.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km112.77.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km1.21.34.616.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance11.1 km11 km10.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.4 km0.6 km2.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance10.2 km10.2 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 km0.10.212.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km44.16.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance11.1 km11 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 km000.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km223.54.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km111.21.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km113.7111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km115.623.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.3 km0.5 km1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km21.92.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km229.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km33.315.8102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance9.2 km9.2 km3.5 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km000.72.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km111.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km99.114.219.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.5 km0.6 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km10.90.82.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km113.222.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km1.91.95.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.4 km0.5 km1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km21.92.45.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km5.55.69.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km7714.599.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.5 km0.5 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km32.72.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km3.73.810.365.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km4.14.215.9143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance6.5 km6.6 km2.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km001.317.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km22.13.342.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km151529.999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km111.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km11.15.119.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km4.84.89.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.5 km0.4 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.11.11.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km22.15.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km4.14.210.333.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km21.91.91.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km4.34.211.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance9.1 km9.1 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 km3.954.620.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance9.1 km9.1 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 km3.954.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance9.1 km9.1 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 km2.42.9311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.3 km1.3 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance6.2 km5.9 km7.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance24.5 km24.6 km22.1 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance0.3 km0.5 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance9.1 km9.1 km3.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance28 km28 km25.7 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance9.6 km9.6 km3.3 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km001.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km1.41.43.38.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km14.114.217.122.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance11.9 km11.6 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 km0018.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km6.16.112.319.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance19.5 km19.5 km14.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance19 km18.9 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 km1147.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance11.6 km11.4 km14.7 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance9.4 km9.4 km6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance10.1 km10.1 km6.6 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km0.30.51.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km556.38.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km55.655.849.939.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance0.7 km0.7 km1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

75

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerk
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Meerkerk: 2.1% · Vijfheerenlanden: 4.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy26.7% (20)
    Meerkerk: 25% · Vijfheerenlanden: 18.3% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants6.7% (5)
    Meerkerk: 17.7% · Vijfheerenlanden: 15.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.7% (5)
    Meerkerk: 4.2% · Vijfheerenlanden: 8.2% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate6.7% (5)
    Meerkerk: 5.2% · Vijfheerenlanden: 5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services20% (15)
    Meerkerk: 29.2% · Vijfheerenlanden: 24.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care20% (15)
    Meerkerk: 11.5% · Vijfheerenlanden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services6.7% (5)
    Meerkerk: 5.2% · Vijfheerenlanden: 8.5% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations754808,3402,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing01037581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy201201,525368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants5851,310419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication520680202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate525415123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services151402,040647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care15551,280435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services525710274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

471

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.1

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

Car density

2,421 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk: 1,055 per km²Vijfheerenlanden: 205 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

59

1 Jan 2026+3 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Petrol cars82.2%38781.3%1,27077.9%23,34377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels17.8%8418.7%29322.1%6,63222.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars4711,56329,9757,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars3871,27023,3436,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels842936,6321,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.11.21.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density2,421 per km²1,055 per km²205 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles591802,957706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars380393387
Cars on other fuels587084
Cars per household11.11.1
Motorcycles565759

Area and buildings

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

Total area

19 ha

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

Address density

450 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerkerk: 444 per km²Vijfheerenlanden: 972 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

37

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Meerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlands
Land100%19 ha96.7%148 ha95.4%14,622 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha3.3%5 ha4.6%709 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureMeerkerk-NoordMeerkerkVijfheerenlandenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties372553,4271,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties012113,3832025
Total area19 ha154 ha15,331 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land19 ha148 ha14,622 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha5 ha709 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density450 per km²444 per km²972 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area19 ha19 ha19 ha
Land19 ha19 ha19 ha
Water0 ha0 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodMeerkerk-Noord
1 Jan 2024450 per km²
1 Jan 2025450 per km²
1 Jan 2026450 per km²