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Facts and figures about the Opeinde, boven de Vaart neighbourhood in Buitengebied Noord, Smallingerland 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 Buitengebied Noord, Smallingerland and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

660

1 Jan 2026−15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

250

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

247

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€417,000

2025Buitengebied Noord: €380,000Smallingerland: €291,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

208 per km²

1 Jan 2026Buitengebied Noord: 112 per km²Smallingerland: 489 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 2025Buitengebied Noord: 5%Smallingerland: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Buitengebied Noord: 3%Smallingerland: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Owner-occupied90%77%60%57%
Rented from a housing association6%17%30%28%
Rented from another landlord3%6%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes1%3%22%37%
Terraced houses10%7%30%29%
Corner houses8%6%14%13%
Semi-detached houses9%20%13%9%
Detached houses73%63%21%13%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Homes2471,73526,5648,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0917769,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€417,000€380,000€291,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes99%97%78%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses10%7%30%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses8%6%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses9%20%13%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses73%63%21%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes1%3%22%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%3%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied90%77%60%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association6%17%30%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord3%6%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago99%95%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years1%5%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes10%23%40%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Buitengebied Noord: 10Smallingerland: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Buitengebied Noord: 5Smallingerland: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • 0–14 years16% (105)
    Buitengebied Noord: 15.5% · Smallingerland: 15.2% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years13.7% (90)
    Buitengebied Noord: 12.1% · Smallingerland: 11.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years19.1% (125)
    Buitengebied Noord: 19.8% · Smallingerland: 23.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years30.5% (200)
    Buitengebied Noord: 29.6% · Smallingerland: 26.6% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years16.8% (110)
    Buitengebied Noord: 18.1% · Smallingerland: 16.7% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over3.8% (25)
    Buitengebied Noord: 4.9% · Smallingerland: 6.3% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Men51.5%34051.4%2,17550.2%28,70749.8%9,025,827
Women48.5%32048.6%2,05549.8%28,48150.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Never married41.7%27545.3%1,91547.8%27,35350.2%9,101,569
Married51.5%34044.4%1,88038.3%21,90737.3%6,758,191
Divorced3.8%255.6%2358.5%4,8587.7%1,404,105
Widowed3%204.7%2005.4%3,0704.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Dutch origin95.5%63094.2%3,98584.4%48,28570.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1.5%102.4%1004.7%2,6639.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe3%203.4%14510.9%6,24019.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin94.7%63094.2%3,98084.4%48,28570.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0.8%51.2%502%1,1653.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1.5%101.8%754.6%2,6178.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe0.8%51.3%552.6%1,4986.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2.3%151.5%656.3%3,62311%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Residents6604,22557,18818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men3402,17528,7079,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women3202,05528,4819,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years1056558,6892,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years905106,7372,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years12583513,4304,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years2001,25015,2084,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years1107659,5242,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over252053,600956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married2751,91527,3539,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married3401,88021,9076,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced252354,8581,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed202003,070866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin6303,98548,28512,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)101002,6631,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe201456,2403,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin6303,98048,28512,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin5501,165614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe10752,6171,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe5551,4981,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe15653,6231,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births545521166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents510992025
Deaths035559173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents10510102025
Population density208 per km²112 per km²489 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over13594512,8763,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over5503,57048,52015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age4402,74036,89012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age11084011,6303,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents675655660
Men340335340
Women335315320
0–14 years115110105
15–24 years909090
25–44 years130125125
45–64 years205200200
Never married280265275
Married355345340
Divorced202525
Widowed202020
Dutch origin640620630
European origin (outside the Netherlands)151510
Origin outside Europe252520
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin635620630
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1055
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe15510
Born elsewhere in Europe555
Born outside Europe101515
Population density213 per km²206 per km²208 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 over550550550550
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age440440440440
Residents of state pension age110110110110

Households

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

Average household size

2.6

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Single-person households18.4%4525.5%44538.4%10,01840.3%3,412,202
Households without children36.7%9036.1%63028.8%7,49528.3%2,398,121
Households with children44.9%11038.4%67032.8%8,55331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Households2501,74526,0668,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households4544510,0183,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children906307,4952,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children1106708,5532,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.62.42.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households245245250
Single-person households404545
Households without children959590
Households with children115110110
Average household size2.72.72.6

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€331,000

2024Buitengebied Noord: €278,300Smallingerland: €119,700Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

0.7%

2024Buitengebied Noord: 1.6%Smallingerland: 2.7%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

1.9%

2024Buitengebied Noord: 3.1%Smallingerland: 8%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.4%41.6%43.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)41.6%42.5%42.5%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19%15.9%13.8%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)20.6%30.7%42.6%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)46.7%43.8%42.5%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)32.7%25.5%14.9%20%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients5003,50045,30014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)39.4%41.6%43.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19%15.9%13.8%20%2024
People living in poverty0.7%1.6%2.7%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line1.9%3.1%8%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)20.6%30.7%42.6%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)32.7%25.5%14.9%20%2024
Median household wealth€331,000€278,300€119,700€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

390

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

79%

2024Buitengebied Noord: 76%Smallingerland: 70%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)59%56%59%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)21%22%27%27%
Self-employed (register data)20%22%14%17%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)3902,41028,5209,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)79%76%70%72%2024
Employees (register data)80%78%86%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)59%56%59%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)21%22%27%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)20%22%14%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over20%
    Buitengebied Noord: 23% · Smallingerland: 24% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Buitengebied Noord: 4% · Smallingerland: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Buitengebied Noord: 1% · Smallingerland: 4% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Buitengebied Noord: 1% · Smallingerland: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance10501,750409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit201503,070798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1030540173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)11083011,5703,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%4%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over20%23%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 assistance1010101010
People on disability benefit2020202020
People on unemployment benefit (WW)010101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)110110110110110
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%3%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over20%21%20%20%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)24.5%12025.6%81028%11,72026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)42.9%21048.1%1,52046.4%19,42040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)32.7%16026.3%83025.5%10,68033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils60
  • Secondary school pupils40
  • Vocational (MBO) students20
  • Higher professional (HBO) students20
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils603604,7801,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils402303,200935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students201401,880466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students201101,130440,2202025
University (WO) students020260335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)12081011,7203,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)2101,52019,4205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)16083010,6804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)8072011,2003,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)15090012,1003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)1801,44019,0305,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)2501,61019,8905,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)14077010,4004,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)20089011,0404,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,100 kWh

2025Buitengebied Noord: 3,160 kWhSmallingerland: 2,470 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,000 m³

2024Buitengebied Noord: 1,050 m³Smallingerland: 910 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,860 kWh

2025Buitengebied Noord: 1,770 kWhSmallingerland: 1,210 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • Homes using natural gas84%
    Buitengebied Noord: 84% · Smallingerland: 89% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas5%
    Buitengebied Noord: 7% · Smallingerland: 5% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power61%
    Buitengebied Noord: 55% · Smallingerland: 47% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically15%
    Buitengebied Noord: 14% · Smallingerland: 10% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,100 kWh3,160 kWh2,470 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,860 kWh1,770 kWh1,210 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,000 m³1,050 m³910 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas5%7%5%12%2025
Homes using natural gas84%84%89%81%2025
Homes with solar power61%55%47%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically15%14%10%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)

46.2%

8 Nov 2026Buitengebied Noord: 50.5%Smallingerland: 64.6%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

43.1%

8 Nov 2026Buitengebied Noord: 34.2%Smallingerland: 42.6%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

10.1%

8 Nov 2026Buitengebied Noord: 15.7%Smallingerland: 6.5%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

109

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • Label A+++++0%
    Buitengebied Noord: 0% · Smallingerland: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Buitengebied Noord: 0.2% · Smallingerland: 1.1% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0%
    Buitengebied Noord: 2.6% · Smallingerland: 2.9% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++2.8%
    Buitengebied Noord: 1.3% · Smallingerland: 1.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.9%
    Buitengebied Noord: 2.5% · Smallingerland: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A39.4%
    Buitengebied Noord: 27.5% · Smallingerland: 34% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B27.5%
    Buitengebied Noord: 13% · Smallingerland: 18.2% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C15.6%
    Buitengebied Noord: 28.1% · Smallingerland: 25.9% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D3.7%
    Buitengebied Noord: 9% · Smallingerland: 6.8% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E2.8%
    Buitengebied Noord: 5.2% · Smallingerland: 2.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F3.7%
    Buitengebied Noord: 4.3% · Smallingerland: 1.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G3.7%
    Buitengebied Noord: 6.3% · Smallingerland: 2% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label10984616,7075,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)46.2%50.5%64.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0.2%1.1%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0%2.6%2.9%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++2.8%1.3%1.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.9%2.5%3.5%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A39.4%27.5%34%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B27.5%13%18.2%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C15.6%28.1%25.9%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D3.7%9%6.8%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E2.8%5.2%2.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F3.7%4.3%1.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G3.7%6.3%2%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better43.1%34.2%42.6%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G10.1%15.7%6.5%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

6.2%

2024Buitengebied Noord: 6.7%Smallingerland: 12.7%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

10

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

40

2024Buitengebied Noord: 51Smallingerland: 86Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

25

2024
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care10751,805486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)6.2%6.7%12.7%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients252154,8851,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents405186722024

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.

Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied Noord

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket4.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 2.5 km · Smallingerland: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2.7 within 1 km · 3 within 3 km · 14.9 within 5 km

  • Department store5.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 7.2 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 6 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 5.3 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 8.7 km · Smallingerland: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 5.5 km · Smallingerland: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 8.7 km · Smallingerland: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1.7 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 8.7 km · Smallingerland: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1.7 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 8.4 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 5.3 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 6.3 within 5 km

  • Secondary school5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.7 km · Smallingerland: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 11.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.7 km · Smallingerland: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 11.1 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.8 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 5.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station13.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 14.2 km · Smallingerland: 18.4 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station21.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 20.7 km · Smallingerland: 24.2 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 2.6 km · Smallingerland: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 13.8 within 5 km

  • Café0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 2.9 km · Smallingerland: 2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 3.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 2.2 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.4 within 3 km · 10 within 5 km

  • Hotel7.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.4 km · Smallingerland: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.9 within 10 km · 11.1 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 7.3 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 7.8 km · Smallingerland: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink23.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 23 km · Smallingerland: 25.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 5.4 km · Smallingerland: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 8.9 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.4 km · Smallingerland: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0.9 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.4 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 7.7 km · Smallingerland: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna9.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 9.8 km · Smallingerland: 14.6 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 7.1 km · Smallingerland: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction9.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 9.5 km · Smallingerland: 6.8 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1.8 within 10 km · 3.3 within 20 km · 20 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 2.6 km · Smallingerland: 2.9 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.6 km1.1 km1.1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance4.1 km2.5 km1.4 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km1.1 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.7 km1.1 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km118.79.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.90.71.71.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km118.37.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km5.34.61316.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance6.9 km8.7 km3.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance5.1 km5.5 km1.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance6.9 km8.7 km3.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km000.81.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km10.612.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km1.71.71.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance6.9 km8.7 km3.7 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km000.80.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km10.611.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km1.71.71.14.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km00.31.61.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km00.58.5111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km4.23.612.423.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.6 km1.1 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km2.71.44.26.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km32.323.847.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km14.912.535.4102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance5.5 km7.2 km3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km00.20.82.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km21.71.16.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km65.65.119.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.9 km2.9 km2 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.80.31.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km10.69.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km3.12.813.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance3.2 km2.2 km1.1 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km00.34.15.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km0.412646.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km108.837.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.6 km1 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.90.74.581 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km21.62765.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km13.811.938.3143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance7.8 km6.4 km4.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km00.30.817.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km2.92.42.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km11.11410.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.711.82.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km21.69.819.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km8.46.318.143.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.7 km1.1 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.80.61.42.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km117.814.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km5.34.214.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.80.61.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km6.34.814.9221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance5 km6.7 km2.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km003.63.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km1.20.8681 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km11.17.2820.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance5 km6.7 km2.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km003.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km1.20.8671 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km11.17.2818.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance5.1 km6.8 km3 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km00121 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km0.40.31.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km5.132.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.3 km2.6 km2.3 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance13.8 km14.2 km18.4 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance21.3 km20.7 km24.2 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance5.7 km7.3 km3 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance6.1 km7.8 km3.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance23.7 km23 km25.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance5.9 km5.4 km2.8 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km00.40.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km32.51.98.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km8.996.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance4.6 km6.4 km2.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km0.90.51.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km21.928.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km32.8319.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance4.6 km6.4 km3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance5.9 km7.7 km3.3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km000.81.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km10.912.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km11.21.17.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance9.4 km9.8 km14.6 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance5.3 km7.1 km3.1 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance9.4 km9.5 km6.8 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1.80.912.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km3.33.42.28.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km2019.42139.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance3.7 km2.6 km2.9 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

85

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.8% (10)
    Buitengebied Noord: 14.3% · Smallingerland: 3.1% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy17.6% (15)
    Buitengebied Noord: 18.8% · Smallingerland: 15.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants17.6% (15)
    Buitengebied Noord: 16.1% · Smallingerland: 20% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication5.9% (5)
    Buitengebied Noord: 5.4% · Smallingerland: 5.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate5.9% (5)
    Buitengebied Noord: 3.6% · Smallingerland: 4.3% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services23.5% (20)
    Buitengebied Noord: 19.6% · Smallingerland: 22.4% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care11.8% (10)
    Buitengebied Noord: 12.5% · Smallingerland: 18.9% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services11.8% (10)
    Buitengebied Noord: 9.8% · Smallingerland: 9.7% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations855606,3702,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing108020081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy151051,000368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants15901,275419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication530375202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate520275123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services201101,425647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care10701,205435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services1055615274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

368

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.5

1 Jan 2026Buitengebied Noord: 1.3Smallingerland: 1.1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

116 per km²

1 Jan 2026Buitengebied Noord: 61 per km²Smallingerland: 236 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

45

1 Jan 2026+9 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Petrol cars69.6%25674.3%1,71677.6%21,44677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels30.4%11225.7%59422.4%6,19622.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars3682,31027,6427,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars2561,71621,4466,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels1125946,1961,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.51.31.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density116 per km²61 per km²236 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles452212,456706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars276265256
Cars on other fuels8593112
Cars per household1.51.51.5
Motorcycles363945

Area and buildings

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

Total area

408 ha

2026Buitengebied Noord: 4,288 haSmallingerland: 12,617 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

185 per km²

1 Jan 2026Buitengebied Noord: 152 per km²Smallingerland: 1,354 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

11

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Opeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Land77.7%317 ha88.1%3,779 ha92.7%11,701 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water22.3%91 ha11.9%510 ha7.3%917 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, boven de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties111024,3471,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties002113,3832025
Total area408 ha4,288 ha12,617 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land317 ha3,779 ha11,701 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water91 ha510 ha917 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density185 per km²152 per km²1,354 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area408 ha408 ha408 ha
Land318 ha318 ha317 ha
Water90 ha90 ha91 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodOpeinde, boven de Vaart
1 Jan 2024184 per km²
1 Jan 2025184 per km²
1 Jan 2026185 per km²