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Facts and figures about the Niawier neighbourhood in Metslawier, Noardeast-Fryslân 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 Metslawier, Noardeast-Fryslân and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

315

1 Jan 2026−20 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

140

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

142

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€289,000

2025Metslawier: €283,000Noardeast-Fryslân: €294,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

587 per km²

1 Jan 2026Metslawier: 72 per km²Noardeast-Fryslân: 122 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 2025Metslawier: 1%Noardeast-Fryslân: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

7%

1 Jan 2025Metslawier: 8%Noardeast-Fryslân: 5%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Owner-occupied91%77%67%57%
Rented from a housing association5%17%24%28%
Rented from another landlord4%6%9%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes2%11%11%37%
Terraced houses5%6%16%29%
Corner houses7%7%13%13%
Semi-detached houses17%19%20%9%
Detached houses69%57%40%13%
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Homes14272521,0018,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes003669,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€289,000€283,000€294,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes98%89%89%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses5%6%16%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses7%7%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses17%19%20%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses69%57%40%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes2%11%11%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes7%8%5%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied91%77%67%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association5%17%24%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord4%6%9%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago99%99%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years1%1%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes9%23%33%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

25

2025Metslawier: 10Noardeast-Fryslân: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Metslawier: 20Noardeast-Fryslân: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NiawierMetslawier
  • 0–14 years14.3% (45)
    Metslawier: 15.2% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 15.3% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years7.9% (25)
    Metslawier: 10.8% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 12.3% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years22.2% (70)
    Metslawier: 20.3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 21.8% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years31.7% (100)
    Metslawier: 27.3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 27% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years19% (60)
    Metslawier: 16.5% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 17.6% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over4.8% (15)
    Metslawier: 9.8% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Men52.4%16549.2%77550.6%23,26649.8%9,025,827
Women47.6%15050.8%80049.4%22,66950.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Never married40.6%13042.9%67546.7%21,46150.2%9,101,569
Married46.9%15044.1%69540.7%18,67837.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.8%255.4%856.9%3,1837.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.7%157.6%1205.7%2,6134.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Dutch origin95.3%30595.9%1,51091.6%42,08270.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1.6%51.6%253.3%1,5369.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe3.1%102.5%405%2,31719.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin95.4%31095.6%1,51091.6%42,08270.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0%00.9%151.4%6273.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1.5%51.6%252%8998.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.5%50.6%102%9096.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe1.5%51.3%203.1%1,41811%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Residents3151,57545,93518,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men16577523,2669,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women15080022,6699,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years452407,0432,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years251705,6442,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years7032010,0354,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years10043012,4154,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years602608,0632,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over151552,735956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married13067521,4619,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married15069518,6786,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced25853,1831,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed151202,613866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin3051,51042,08212,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5251,5361,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe10402,3173,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin3101,51042,08212,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin015627614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe5258991,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe5109091,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe5201,4181,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births1015390166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents2510992025
Deaths030485173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents52011102025
Population density587 per km²72 per km²122 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over6540510,5913,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2701,33038,90015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age21096029,37012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age603709,5303,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents335315315
Men165160165
Women170155150
0–14 years505045
15–24 years302525
25–44 years657070
45–64 years110100100
Never married145130130
Married155145150
Divorced202025
Widowed101515
Dutch origin325300305
European origin (outside the Netherlands)055
Origin outside Europe101010
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin325305310
Born in the Netherlands, European origin000
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe555
Born elsewhere in Europe055
Born outside Europe555
Population density620 per km²583 per km²587 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 over260270270270
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age210210210210
Residents of state pension age50606060

Households

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

Average household size

2.3

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Single-person households25%3528%17535.4%7,15740.3%3,412,202
Households without children42.9%6036%22530.6%6,19628.3%2,398,121
Households with children32.1%4536%22534%6,86531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Households14062520,2188,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households351757,1573,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children602256,1962,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children452256,8652,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.32.42.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households145130140
Single-person households303535
Households without children556060
Households with children504545
Average household size2.42.32.3

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€223,900

2024Metslawier: €228,000Noardeast-Fryslân: €169,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.2%

2024Metslawier: 0.8%Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.3%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

8.1%

2024Metslawier: 3.7%Noardeast-Fryslân: 6.1%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.4%41.3%45%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)52.9%46.6%43.3%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)7.7%12.1%11.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)27.7%30.9%41.5%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)58.8%51.6%43.7%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.5%17.5%14.8%20%
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients3001,30036,70014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.4%41.3%45%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)7.7%12.1%11.7%20%2024
People living in poverty1.2%0.8%2.3%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line8.1%3.7%6.1%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)27.7%30.9%41.5%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)13.5%17.5%14.8%20%2024
Median household wealth€223,900€228,000€169,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

180

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

72%

2024Metslawier: 76%Noardeast-Fryslân: 71%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)66%52%56%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)15%23%25%27%
Self-employed (register data)19%25%18%17%
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)18086023,7909,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)72%76%71%72%2024
Employees (register data)81%75%82%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)66%52%56%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)15%23%25%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)19%25%18%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
NiawierMetslawier
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over22%
    Metslawier: 28% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 24% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%
    Metslawier: 4% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Metslawier: 0% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Metslawier: 1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance010970409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit20502,110798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)010360173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)603709,5003,359,14031 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%0%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%4%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over22%28%24%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)5050606060
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%2%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%6%6%6%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over20%22%23%22%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils30
  • Secondary school pupils10
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils301303,8301,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils10702,550935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students10401,710466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students10501,010440,2202025
University (WO) students00170335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)6030010,3703,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)14060016,5105,525,9401 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)402409,8903,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)8036010,7403,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)12054016,1605,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)16065016,9605,537,1901 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,850 kWh

2025Metslawier: 2,940 kWhNoardeast-Fryslân: 2,600 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,010 m³

2024Metslawier: 1,000 m³Noardeast-Fryslân: 970 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,560 kWh

2025Metslawier: 1,330 kWhNoardeast-Fryslân: 1,420 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
NiawierMetslawier
  • Homes using natural gas88%
    Metslawier: 78% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas4%
    Metslawier: 13% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power54%
    Metslawier: 42% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 53% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically11%
    Metslawier: 13% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 11% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,850 kWh2,940 kWh2,600 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,560 kWh1,330 kWh1,420 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,010 m³1,000 m³970 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas4%13%5%12%2025
Homes using natural gas88%78%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power54%42%53%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically11%13%11%10%2025

Energy labels

Registered energy labels of homes, from the EP-Online register. The label shares count only homes with a registered label.

Homes with a registered energy label (share)

52.9%

8 Nov 2026Metslawier: 45.9%Noardeast-Fryslân: 56.6%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

15.3%

8 Nov 2026Metslawier: 15.7%Noardeast-Fryslân: 35.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

27.8%

8 Nov 2026Metslawier: 27.1%Noardeast-Fryslân: 16.6%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

72

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
NiawierMetslawier
  • Label A+++++0%
    Metslawier: 0% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Metslawier: 0.3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0.9% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++1.4%
    Metslawier: 0.3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.8% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++1.4%
    Metslawier: 1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+2.8%
    Metslawier: 1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 3.3% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A9.7%
    Metslawier: 13.1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 26.7% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B9.7%
    Metslawier: 11.1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 17.3% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C38.9%
    Metslawier: 35.3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 22% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D8.3%
    Metslawier: 10.8% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 9% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E4.2%
    Metslawier: 7.8% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F6.9%
    Metslawier: 5.9% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G16.7%
    Metslawier: 13.4% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 7.7% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label7230611,5985,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)52.9%45.9%56.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0.3%0.9%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++1.4%0.3%1.8%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++1.4%1%2.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+2.8%1%3.3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A9.7%13.1%26.7%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B9.7%11.1%17.3%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C38.9%35.3%22%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D8.3%10.8%9%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E4.2%7.8%4.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F6.9%5.9%4.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G16.7%13.4%7.7%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better15.3%15.7%35.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G27.8%27.1%16.6%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

45

2024Metslawier: 64Noardeast-Fryslân: 77Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

15

2024
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Social support (Wmo) clients151053,5451,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents456477722024

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.

NiawierMetslawier

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 2.9 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 4.6 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km

  • Department store6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 6 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5.2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 7.1 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 9.1 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic31.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 31.3 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 25.4 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)31.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 31.3 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 25.4 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 1.3 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 2.2 within 5 km

  • After-school care1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 1.3 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 1.3 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 3.2 within 5 km

  • Secondary school6.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 6.8 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km

  • VMBO school6.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 6.8 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school7.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 7.4 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 6.3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station16.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 15.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 11.7 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station30.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 30.7 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 26 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 1.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 1.1 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Café2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 3 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km

  • Snack bar5.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 4.9 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km

  • Hotel5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 4.9 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 13 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 5.4 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool7.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 7.7 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 6.5 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink31.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 31.6 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 26.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 5.9 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 6 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 5 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue30.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 30.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 24.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema30.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 30.1 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 24.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0 within 20 km

  • Sauna21.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 21.6 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 16.8 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon29.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 29.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 23.6 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction15.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 14.5 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 11.8 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 0 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km · 12 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station5.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Metslawier: 5 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.4 km2 km2 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance2.2 km2.9 km1.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1.7 km1.3 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.7 km1.3 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km21.93.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km10.20.51.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km10.81.17.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km111.816.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance7.1 km7.1 km9.1 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.4 km2 km2.2 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance31.4 km31.3 km25.4 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0001.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km0002.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km000.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance31.4 km31.3 km25.4 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 km0001.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km000.14.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km000.91.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km10.92.6111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km124.123.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance5.3 km4.6 km1.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km002.26.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km016.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km03.510.2102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance6 km6 km5.2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km00.20.52.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km110.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km22.13.619.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.3 km3 km2.1 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km000.52.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km10.71.722.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km22.22.248.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance5.5 km4.9 km2.3 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km001.95.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km01.26.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km03.78.899.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.6 km1.1 km2 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km00.51.581 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km11.75.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km14.27.2143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance5.9 km4.9 km4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km01.32.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km77.7542.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km1313.415.499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km00.51.72.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km224.919.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km2.24.37.343.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1.7 km1.3 km0.9 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km00.51.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km21.73.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km34.35.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km00.51.31.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km3.24.76.2221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance6.8 km6.8 km5.5 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km00.11.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km00.62.281 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km664.220.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance6.8 km6.8 km5.5 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km00.11.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km00.62.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km664.218.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance7.5 km7.4 km6.3 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km000.721 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km00.20.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km221.611.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.2 km1.2 km1.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance16.5 km15.2 km11.7 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance30.8 km30.7 km26 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance5.3 km5.4 km4.2 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance7.7 km7.7 km6.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance31.7 km31.6 km26.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance5.9 km5.9 km4.6 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km00.20.73.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km21.81.98.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km66.37.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance4.6 km5 km8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km10.40.33.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km220.88.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km222.219.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance30.3 km30.2 km24.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance30.2 km30.1 km24.1 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 km000.27.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance21.9 km21.6 km16.8 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance29.3 km29.2 km23.6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance15.1 km14.5 km11.8 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km000.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km112.28.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km121212.939.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance5.8 km5 km2.8 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

40

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
NiawierMetslawier
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.5% (5)
    Metslawier: 18.6% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 12.1% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy25% (10)
    Metslawier: 18.6% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 19.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants12.5% (5)
    Metslawier: 11.6% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 19% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication0% (0)
    Metslawier: 7% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.5% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Metslawier: 2.3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services25% (10)
    Metslawier: 16.3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 16.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care12.5% (5)
    Metslawier: 14% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 14.2% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services12.5% (5)
    Metslawier: 11.6% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 10.3% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations402155,5952,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing54067581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy10401,100368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants5251,065419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication015250202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate05195123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services1035940647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care530795435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services525575274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

178

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.3

1 Jan 2026Metslawier: 1.4Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.2Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

331 per km²

1 Jan 2026Metslawier: 38 per km²Noardeast-Fryslân: 63 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

35

1 Jan 2026+2 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Petrol cars76.4%13677%65177.3%18,37877.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels23.6%4223%19522.7%5,38622.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars17884623,7647,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars13665118,3786,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels421955,3861,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.31.41.20.91 Jan 2026
Car density331 per km²38 per km²63 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles351412,454706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars142138136
Cars on other fuels393842
Cars per household1.31.31.3
Motorcycles333735

Area and buildings

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

Total area

54 ha

2026Metslawier: 2,238 haNoardeast-Fryslân: 51,645 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

60 per km²

1 Jan 2026Metslawier: 109 per km²Noardeast-Fryslân: 478 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

12

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
NiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Land100%54 ha98.4%2,201 ha72.8%37,582 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha1.6%36 ha27.2%14,063 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureNiawierMetslawierNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties121043,7761,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties024113,3832025
Total area54 ha2,238 ha51,645 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land54 ha2,201 ha37,582 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha36 ha14,063 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density60 per km²109 per km²478 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area54 ha54 ha54 ha
Land54 ha54 ha54 ha
Water0 ha0 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodNiawier
1 Jan 202460 per km²
1 Jan 202560 per km²
1 Jan 202660 per km²