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Facts and figures about the Opeinde, onder 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

1,120

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

470

1 Jan 2026

Homes

467

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€352,000

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

Population density

254 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

6

2025

Built in the last 10 years

10%

1 Jan 2025Buitengebied Noord: 5%Smallingerland: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

4%

1 Jan 2025Buitengebied Noord: 3%Smallingerland: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Owner-occupied71%77%60%57%
Rented from a housing association25%17%30%28%
Rented from another landlord4%6%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%3%22%37%
Terraced houses8%7%30%29%
Corner houses9%6%14%13%
Semi-detached houses32%20%13%9%
Detached houses50%63%21%13%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Homes4671,73526,5648,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes6917769,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€352,000€380,000€291,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes100%97%78%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses8%7%30%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses9%6%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses32%20%13%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses50%63%21%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%3%22%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes4%3%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied71%77%60%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association25%17%30%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord4%6%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago90%95%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years10%5%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes29%23%40%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

15

2025Buitengebied Noord: 10Smallingerland: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Buitengebied Noord: 5Smallingerland: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • 0–14 years16.4% (185)
    Buitengebied Noord: 15.5% · Smallingerland: 15.2% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.7% (120)
    Buitengebied Noord: 12.1% · Smallingerland: 11.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years22.7% (255)
    Buitengebied Noord: 19.8% · Smallingerland: 23.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years27.1% (305)
    Buitengebied Noord: 29.6% · Smallingerland: 26.6% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years17.8% (200)
    Buitengebied Noord: 18.1% · Smallingerland: 16.7% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over5.3% (60)
    Buitengebied Noord: 4.9% · Smallingerland: 6.3% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Men50.9%57051.4%2,17550.2%28,70749.8%9,025,827
Women49.1%55048.6%2,05549.8%28,48150.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Never married46.2%52045.3%1,91547.8%27,35350.2%9,101,569
Married42.2%47544.4%1,88038.3%21,90737.3%6,758,191
Divorced5.8%655.6%2358.5%4,8587.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.8%654.7%2005.4%3,0704.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Dutch origin92.9%1,05094.2%3,98584.4%48,28570.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1.8%202.4%1004.7%2,6639.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe5.3%603.4%14510.9%6,24019.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin92.9%1,05094.2%3,98084.4%48,28570.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0.9%101.2%502%1,1653.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2.7%301.8%754.6%2,6178.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe0.9%101.3%552.6%1,4986.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2.7%301.5%656.3%3,62311%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,1204,22557,18818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men5702,17528,7079,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women5502,05528,4819,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years1856558,6892,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1205106,7372,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years25583513,4304,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years3051,25015,2084,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years2007659,5242,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over602053,600956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married5201,91527,3539,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married4751,88021,9076,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced652354,8581,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed652003,070866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,0503,98548,28512,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)201002,6631,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe601456,2403,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,0503,98048,28512,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin10501,165614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe30752,6171,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe10551,4981,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe30653,6231,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births1545521166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1510992025
Deaths1035559173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents5510102025
Population density254 per km²112 per km²489 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over24594512,8763,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over9403,57048,52015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age7202,74036,89012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age22084011,6303,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,1151,1051,120
Men570565570
Women540545550
0–14 years175180185
15–24 years125115120
25–44 years245250255
45–64 years320315305
Never married515510520
Married470470475
Divorced706065
Widowed656065
Dutch origin1,0501,0451,050
European origin (outside the Netherlands)151520
Origin outside Europe504560
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,0501,0501,050
Born in the Netherlands, European origin5510
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe302530
Born elsewhere in Europe10510
Born outside Europe202030
Population density251 per km²249 per km²254 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 over930930930940
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age710710710720
Residents of state pension age220220220220

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
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Single-person households27.4%13025.5%44538.4%10,01840.3%3,412,202
Households without children33.7%16036.1%63028.8%7,49528.3%2,398,121
Households with children38.9%18538.4%67032.8%8,55331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Households4701,74526,0668,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households13044510,0183,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1606307,4952,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children1856708,5532,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.42.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households470465470
Single-person households130125130
Households without children165160160
Households with children180175185
Average household size2.42.42.4

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€205,300

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

People living in poverty

1.7%

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

People up to 25% above the poverty line

4.4%

2024Buitengebied Noord: 3.1%Smallingerland: 8%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)42.8%41.6%43.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)41.8%42.5%42.5%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)15.4%15.9%13.8%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.2%30.7%42.6%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)42.4%43.8%42.5%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)23.4%25.5%14.9%20%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients9003,50045,30014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)42.8%41.6%43.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)15.4%15.9%13.8%20%2024
People living in poverty1.7%1.6%2.7%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line4.4%3.1%8%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.2%30.7%42.6%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)23.4%25.5%14.9%20%2024
Median household wealth€205,300€278,300€119,700€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

620

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

76%

2024Buitengebied Noord: 76%Smallingerland: 70%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%56%59%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%22%27%27%
Self-employed (register data)20%22%14%17%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)6202,41028,5209,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)76%76%70%72%2024
Employees (register data)80%78%86%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%56%59%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)22%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, onder de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%
    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 over2%
    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, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance20501,750409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit401503,070798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1030540173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)22083011,5703,359,14031 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 over2%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 over23%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 assistance2020202020
People on disability benefit4040404040
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1010101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)220220220220220
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 over2%2%2%2%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%24%24%23%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)22%18025.6%81028%11,72026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)52.4%43048.1%1,52046.4%19,42040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)25.6%21026.3%83025.5%10,68033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils100
  • Secondary school pupils50
  • Vocational (MBO) students40
  • Higher professional (HBO) students30
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1003604,7801,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils502303,200935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students401401,880466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students301101,130440,2202025
University (WO) students020260335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)18081011,7203,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)4301,52019,4205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)21083010,6804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)13072011,2003,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)23090012,1003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)3801,44019,0305,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)4801,61019,8905,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)18077010,4004,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)25089011,0404,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,110 kWh

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

Average natural gas use per home

990 m³

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

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,670 kWh

2025Buitengebied Noord: 1,770 kWhSmallingerland: 1,210 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • Homes using natural gas80%
    Buitengebied Noord: 84% · Smallingerland: 89% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas11%
    Buitengebied Noord: 7% · Smallingerland: 5% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power52%
    Buitengebied Noord: 55% · Smallingerland: 47% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically18%
    Buitengebied Noord: 14% · Smallingerland: 10% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,110 kWh3,160 kWh2,470 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,670 kWh1,770 kWh1,210 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home990 m³1,050 m³910 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas11%7%5%12%2025
Homes using natural gas80%84%89%81%2025
Homes with solar power52%55%47%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically18%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)

55.5%

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

Label A or better

24%

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

Label E, F or G

17.2%

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

Homes with a registered energy label

262

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • Label A+++++0%
    Buitengebied Noord: 0% · Smallingerland: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.8%
    Buitengebied Noord: 0.2% · Smallingerland: 1.1% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++2.3%
    Buitengebied Noord: 2.6% · Smallingerland: 2.9% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.4%
    Buitengebied Noord: 1.3% · Smallingerland: 1.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+3.8%
    Buitengebied Noord: 2.5% · Smallingerland: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A16.8%
    Buitengebied Noord: 27.5% · Smallingerland: 34% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B8.8%
    Buitengebied Noord: 13% · Smallingerland: 18.2% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C34%
    Buitengebied Noord: 28.1% · Smallingerland: 25.9% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D16%
    Buitengebied Noord: 9% · Smallingerland: 6.8% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E9.2%
    Buitengebied Noord: 5.2% · Smallingerland: 2.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F3.1%
    Buitengebied Noord: 4.3% · Smallingerland: 1.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G5%
    Buitengebied Noord: 6.3% · Smallingerland: 2% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label26284616,7075,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)55.5%50.5%64.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.8%0.2%1.1%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++2.3%2.6%2.9%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.4%1.3%1.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+3.8%2.5%3.5%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A16.8%27.5%34%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B8.8%13%18.2%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C34%28.1%25.9%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D16%9%6.8%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E9.2%5.2%2.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F3.1%4.3%1.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G5%6.3%2%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better24%34.2%42.6%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G17.2%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

15

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

61

2024Buitengebied Noord: 51Smallingerland: 86Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

70

2024
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care15751,805486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)6.2%6.7%12.7%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients702154,8851,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents615186722024

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, onder de VaartBuitengebied Noord

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 2.5 km · Smallingerland: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.3 within 3 km · 8.6 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2.4 within 1 km · 3.9 within 3 km · 31.3 within 5 km

  • Department store4.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 7.2 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 1.8 within 10 km · 6 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.2 within 3 km · 10.4 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service6.1 km

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

  • Pharmacy4.4 km

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

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic6.1 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 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)6.1 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 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.6 within 1 km · 2.7 within 3 km · 12.4 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.3 within 3 km · 8.4 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1.1 km · Smallingerland: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.4 within 3 km · 10.1 within 5 km

  • Secondary school4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.7 km · Smallingerland: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 2.4 within 5 km · 8.3 within 10 km

  • VMBO school4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.7 km · Smallingerland: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 2.4 within 5 km · 8.3 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.8 km · Smallingerland: 3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.3 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station14.6 km

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

  • Major interchange station22.1 km

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

  • Motorway access2.2 km

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

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 1 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 2.8 within 3 km · 29 within 5 km

  • Café0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 2.9 km · Smallingerland: 2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 1.2 within 3 km · 7.3 within 5 km

  • Snack bar2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 2.2 km · Smallingerland: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.2 within 3 km · 25 within 5 km

  • Hotel7 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 · 10.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library5 km

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

  • Indoor swimming pool5.5 km

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

  • Ice rink24.5 km

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

  • Museum5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 5.4 km · Smallingerland: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0.3 within 5 km · 2.9 within 10 km · 8.8 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 6.4 km · Smallingerland: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1.3 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue4 km

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

  • Cinema5.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 7.7 km · Smallingerland: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0.2 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna10.2 km

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

  • Tanning salon4.6 km

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

  • Attraction9.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Buitengebied Noord: 9.5 km · Smallingerland: 6.8 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1.4 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km · 20.1 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station3.2 km

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

All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.8 km1.1 km1.1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance3.5 km2.5 km1.4 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.6 km1.1 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.6 km1.1 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km1.418.79.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.80.71.71.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km1.218.37.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km10.44.61316.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance6.1 km8.7 km3.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance4.4 km5.5 km1.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance6.1 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 km11.71.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance6.1 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 km11.71.14.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km00.31.61.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km0.30.58.5111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km8.63.612.423.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.7 km1.1 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km2.41.44.26.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km3.92.323.847.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km31.312.535.4102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance4.7 km7.2 km3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km0.80.20.82.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km1.81.71.16.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km65.65.119.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.6 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 km1.20.69.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km7.32.813.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance2.5 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 km2.212646.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km258.837.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.7 km1 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.90.74.581 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km2.81.62765.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km2911.938.3143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance7 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 km10.21410.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.611.82.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km2.71.69.819.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km12.46.318.143.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.6 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 km1.317.814.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km8.44.214.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.80.61.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km10.14.814.9221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance4.2 km6.7 km2.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km0.103.63.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km2.40.8681 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km8.37.2820.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance4.2 km6.7 km2.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km0.103.63.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km2.40.8671 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km8.37.2818.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance4.3 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 km10.31.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km2.332.111.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.2 km2.6 km2.3 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance14.6 km14.2 km18.4 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance22.1 km20.7 km24.2 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance5 km7.3 km3 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance5.5 km7.8 km3.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance24.5 km23 km25.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance5.1 km5.4 km2.8 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km0.30.40.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km2.92.51.98.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km8.896.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance4 km6.4 km2.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km1.30.51.73.51 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 km6.4 km3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance5.2 km7.7 km3.3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0.200.81.21 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 distance10.2 km9.8 km14.6 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance4.6 km7.1 km3.1 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance9.3 km9.5 km6.8 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1.40.912.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km33.42.28.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km20.119.42139.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance3.2 km2.6 km2.9 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

140

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied Noord
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.1% (10)
    Buitengebied Noord: 14.3% · Smallingerland: 3.1% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy21.4% (30)
    Buitengebied Noord: 18.8% · Smallingerland: 15.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants14.3% (20)
    Buitengebied Noord: 16.1% · Smallingerland: 20% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication7.1% (10)
    Buitengebied Noord: 5.4% · Smallingerland: 5.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate7.1% (10)
    Buitengebied Noord: 3.6% · Smallingerland: 4.3% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services17.9% (25)
    Buitengebied Noord: 19.6% · Smallingerland: 22.4% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care14.3% (20)
    Buitengebied Noord: 12.5% · Smallingerland: 18.9% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services14.3% (20)
    Buitengebied Noord: 9.8% · Smallingerland: 9.7% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations1405606,3702,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing108020081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy301051,000368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants20901,275419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication1030375202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1020275123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services251101,425647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care20701,205435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services2055615274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

605

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.3

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

Car density

137 per km²

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

Motorcycles

54

1 Jan 2026−9 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Petrol cars77.4%46874.3%1,71677.6%21,44677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels22.6%13725.7%59422.4%6,19622.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars6052,31027,6427,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars4681,71621,4466,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels1375946,1961,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.31.31.10.91 Jan 2026
Car density137 per km²61 per km²236 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles542212,456706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars477471468
Cars on other fuels142138137
Cars per household1.31.31.3
Motorcycles636554

Area and buildings

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

Total area

491 ha

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

Address density

203 per km²

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

Non-residential properties

22

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Opeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlands
Land90%442 ha88.1%3,779 ha92.7%11,701 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water10%49 ha11.9%510 ha7.3%917 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureOpeinde, onder de VaartBuitengebied NoordSmallingerlandNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties221024,3471,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties002113,3832025
Total area491 ha4,288 ha12,617 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land442 ha3,779 ha11,701 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water49 ha510 ha917 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density203 per km²152 per km²1,354 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area491 ha491 ha491 ha
Land444 ha444 ha442 ha
Water47 ha47 ha49 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodOpeinde, onder de Vaart
1 Jan 2024199 per km²
1 Jan 2025201 per km²
1 Jan 2026203 per km²