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Poelenburg Noord in figures

Facts and figures about the Poelenburg Noord neighbourhood in Poelenburg, Zaanstad 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 Poelenburg, Zaanstad and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

3,045

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,220

1 Jan 2026+30 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1,113

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€311,000

2025Poelenburg: €332,000Zaanstad: €389,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€21,600

2024Poelenburg: €24,700Zaanstad: €33,100Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

8,560 per km²

1 Jan 2026Poelenburg: 8,163 per km²Zaanstad: 2,242 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Poelenburg Noord

The homes most recently listed in the Poelenburg Noord neighbourhood in Poelenburg, Zaanstad, newest first.

For rent

All homes for rent

For sale

All homes for sale

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

0%

1 Jan 2025Poelenburg: 3%Zaanstad: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Poelenburg: 3%Zaanstad: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Owner-occupied24%34%54%57%
Rented from a housing association72%61%36%28%
Rented from another landlord4%5%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes65%64%38%37%
Terraced houses24%24%35%29%
Corner houses9%10%15%13%
Semi-detached houses0%0%6%9%
Detached houses2%2%5%13%
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,1133,35672,3298,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0060469,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€311,000€332,000€389,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes35%36%62%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses24%24%35%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses9%10%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses0%0%6%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses2%2%5%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes65%64%38%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%3%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied24%34%54%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association72%61%36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord4%5%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%97%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%3%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes76%66%46%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Poelenburg: 10Zaanstad: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Poelenburg: 5Zaanstad: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburg
  • 0–14 years21.4% (650)
    Poelenburg: 20.5% · Zaanstad: 15.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years13.7% (415)
    Poelenburg: 12.6% · Zaanstad: 11.4% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years30% (910)
    Poelenburg: 29.1% · Zaanstad: 27.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years25.2% (765)
    Poelenburg: 25.2% · Zaanstad: 26.4% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years6.8% (205)
    Poelenburg: 8.5% · Zaanstad: 13.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over3% (90)
    Poelenburg: 4.2% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Men48.2%1,47048.5%4,12050%82,51849.8%9,025,827
Women51.8%1,58051.5%4,37550%82,68350.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Never married57.8%1,76055.3%4,70051.7%85,34650.2%9,101,569
Married30.9%94032.5%2,76035.4%58,41937.3%6,758,191
Divorced8.4%2558.4%7108.6%14,1667.7%1,404,105
Widowed3%903.9%3304.4%7,2704.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Dutch origin15.9%48522.7%1,93059.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)15.1%46014.8%1,26010.6%17,4789.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe69%2,10062.4%5,30530%49,59219.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin15.9%48522.7%1,93059.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3.3%1003.6%3053.6%5,8983.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe33.6%1,02531%2,64014.5%24,0168.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe12%36511.3%9607%11,5806.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe35.2%1,07531.4%2,67015.5%25,57611%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Residents3,0458,495165,20118,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,4704,12082,5189,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,5804,37582,6839,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years6501,74026,2872,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years4151,07518,8982,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years9102,47045,3784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years7652,14043,6214,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years20572022,9682,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over903558,049956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,7604,70085,3469,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married9402,76058,4196,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced25571014,1661,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed903307,270866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin4851,93098,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4601,26017,4781,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe2,1005,30549,5923,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin4851,93098,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1003055,898614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1,0252,64024,0161,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe36596011,5801,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1,0752,67025,5761,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births301001,621166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents10101092025
Deaths10751,518173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents059102025
Population density8,560 per km²8,163 per km²2,242 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over2951,08530,5763,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,4006,770138,98015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,1405,810111,57012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age26096027,4103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents3,0303,0653,045
Men1,4501,4801,470
Women1,5851,5901,580
0–14 years660660650
15–24 years435440415
25–44 years900915910
45–64 years740755765
Never married1,7201,7651,760
Married965950940
Divorced255255255
Widowed909090
Dutch origin500510485
European origin (outside the Netherlands)425465460
Origin outside Europe2,1052,0952,100
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin500505485
Born in the Netherlands, European origin9595100
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1,0301,0301,025
Born elsewhere in Europe325365365
Born outside Europe1,0801,0701,075
Population density8,890 per km²8,996 per km²8,560 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 over2,3902,3902,4002,400
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,1302,1202,1402,140
Residents of state pension age260270260260

Households

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

Average household size

2.5

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Single-person households33.6%41036.9%1,30037.9%28,32540.3%3,412,202
Households without children15.6%19017.3%61025.8%19,24528.3%2,398,121
Households with children50.8%62045.7%1,61036.3%27,10731.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,2203,52074,6778,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households4101,30028,3253,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children19061019,2452,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children6201,61027,1072,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.52.42.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,1901,2351,220
Single-person households375425410
Households without children205190190
Households with children610615620
Average household size2.52.52.5

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€3,500

2024Poelenburg: €8,300Zaanstad: €115,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

9.8%

2024Poelenburg: 8.2%Zaanstad: 3.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

14.7%

2024Poelenburg: 12.2%Zaanstad: 7.2%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)55%49.2%39.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)38.4%40.9%42.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)6.6%9.9%18.8%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)49%48.7%39.4%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)39.8%37.9%41.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)11.2%13.4%19.4%20%
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2,2006,300128,80014,480,6002024
Average income per resident€21,600€24,700€33,100€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)55%49.2%39.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)6.6%9.9%18.8%20%2024
People living in poverty9.8%8.2%3.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line14.7%12.2%7.2%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)49%48.7%39.4%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)11.2%13.4%19.4%20%2024
Median household wealth€3,500€8,300€115,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,370

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

61%

2024Poelenburg: 64%Zaanstad: 71%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)43%46%55%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)36%33%28%27%
Self-employed (register data)21%21%17%17%
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,3704,03085,6509,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)61%64%71%72%2024
Employees (register data)79%79%83%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)43%46%55%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)36%33%28%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)21%21%17%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburg
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over11%
    Poelenburg: 14% · Zaanstad: 20% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over11%
    Poelenburg: 10% · Zaanstad: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over6%
    Poelenburg: 5% · Zaanstad: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Poelenburg: 1% · Zaanstad: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance1503103,760409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit2606808,980798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)30901,600173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)26095027,2503,359,14031 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 over6%5%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over11%10%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over11%14%20%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 assistance150150140150150
People on disability benefit260270260250260
People on unemployment benefit (WW)3030202030
People receiving state pension (AOW)260260260260260
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 over6%6%6%6%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over11%11%10%11%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over11%11%11%11%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)50.7%1,14045.9%2,92028.1%34,23026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)34.2%77036.8%2,34044.1%53,63040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)15.1%34017.3%1,10027.8%33,78033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils350
  • Secondary school pupils210
  • Vocational (MBO) students130
  • Higher professional (HBO) students80
  • University (WO) students20
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils35094014,3101,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils2105208,340935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students1303304,500466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students801803,370440,2202025
University (WO) students20701,490335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)1,1402,92034,2303,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)7702,34053,6305,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)3401,10033,7804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)9302,61033,2203,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)1,2403,13035,3003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)7002,17052,4205,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)9402,60055,0605,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)26098032,6804,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)4801,25034,9604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,150 kWh

2025Poelenburg: 2,190 kWhZaanstad: 2,390 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

850 m³

2024Poelenburg: 840 m³Zaanstad: 780 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

240 kWh

2025Poelenburg: 250 kWhZaanstad: 600 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburg
  • Homes using natural gas96%
    Poelenburg: 93% · Zaanstad: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas0%
    Poelenburg: 5% · Zaanstad: 10% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power16%
    Poelenburg: 19% · Zaanstad: 28% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically1%
    Poelenburg: 6% · Zaanstad: 9% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,150 kWh2,190 kWh2,390 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home240 kWh250 kWh600 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home850 m³840 m³780 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas0%5%10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas96%93%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power16%19%28%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically1%6%9%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)

80.8%

8 Nov 2026Poelenburg: 76.6%Zaanstad: 65.3%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

23.9%

8 Nov 2026Poelenburg: 29.4%Zaanstad: 44.4%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

6.1%

8 Nov 2026Poelenburg: 6.5%Zaanstad: 10%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

898

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburg
  • Label A+++++0%
    Poelenburg: 0% · Zaanstad: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Poelenburg: 1.7% · Zaanstad: 0.9% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0.1%
    Poelenburg: 0.1% · Zaanstad: 7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.1%
    Poelenburg: 0.7% · Zaanstad: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0.1%
    Poelenburg: 4% · Zaanstad: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A23.6%
    Poelenburg: 23% · Zaanstad: 28.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B7.1%
    Poelenburg: 13.7% · Zaanstad: 14.9% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C44.5%
    Poelenburg: 38% · Zaanstad: 22.2% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D18.3%
    Poelenburg: 12.3% · Zaanstad: 8.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E3.9%
    Poelenburg: 4.8% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F1.1%
    Poelenburg: 0.9% · Zaanstad: 2.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G1.1%
    Poelenburg: 0.9% · Zaanstad: 2.5% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label8982,50450,5865,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)80.8%76.6%65.3%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%1.7%0.9%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0.1%0.1%7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.1%0.7%3.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0.1%4%4.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A23.6%23%28.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B7.1%13.7%14.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C44.5%38%22.2%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D18.3%12.3%8.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E3.9%4.8%4.9%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F1.1%0.9%2.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G1.1%0.9%2.5%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better23.9%29.4%44.4%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G6.1%6.5%10%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

10.5%

2024Poelenburg: 12.1%Zaanstad: 13.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

105

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

37

2024Poelenburg: 54Zaanstad: 59Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

110

2024
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care1053205,490486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)10.5%12.1%13.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1104659,5001,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents375459722024

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.

Poelenburg NoordPoelenburg

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 0.4 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 4.1 within 1 km · 14.8 within 3 km · 24.5 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 0.4 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 3.5 within 1 km · 54 within 3 km · 73.2 within 5 km

  • Department store2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 2.1 km · Zaanstad: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 7.7 within 10 km · 37.9 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1.6 within 1 km · 6.8 within 3 km · 16.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 3.4 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 3.4 km · Zaanstad: 3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.1 within 10 km · 12.2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 3.4 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 2.1 within 10 km · 9.2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 0.5 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 4.5 within 1 km · 27.5 within 3 km · 41.9 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 0.7 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.6 within 1 km · 17 within 3 km · 31.4 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 0.5 km · Zaanstad: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 3.1 within 1 km · 14.1 within 3 km · 22.5 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 1.2 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 4 within 3 km · 6 within 5 km · 25 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 1.2 km · Zaanstad: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 4 within 3 km · 6 within 5 km · 23 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 2.8 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 13 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 3.3 km · Zaanstad: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 3.3 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 1.2 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2.6 within 1 km · 53.2 within 3 km · 70.6 within 5 km

  • Café1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 1.7 km · Zaanstad: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 24.1 within 3 km · 28 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 0.4 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.8 within 1 km · 54.2 within 3 km · 81 within 5 km

  • Hotel2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 1.6 km · Zaanstad: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 10.6 within 5 km · 47.8 within 10 km · 487.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 3.2 km · Zaanstad: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 1.7 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink15.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 15.3 km · Zaanstad: 17.4 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 2.7 km · Zaanstad: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1 within 5 km · 11 within 10 km · 63 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 1.9 km · Zaanstad: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 4 within 5 km · 20.5 within 10 km · 75.4 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 2.2 km · Zaanstad: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 2.4 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 2 within 5 km · 4.4 within 10 km · 19.2 within 20 km

  • Sauna8.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 8.7 km · Zaanstad: 7.2 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 1.2 km · Zaanstad: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction5.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 5.4 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2.1 within 10 km · 14.8 within 20 km · 61 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Poelenburg: 1.5 km · Zaanstad: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.2 km0.6 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.3 km0.4 km0.7 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.4 km0.5 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.4 km0.5 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km14.114.58.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km1.61.31.11.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km6.87.47.47.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km16.217.115.316.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance3.2 km3.4 km5 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.2 km0.6 km1.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance3.2 km3.4 km3 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km110.91.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km2.12.62.12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km12.212.612.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance3.2 km3.4 km5 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.50.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km2.12.61.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km9.29.68.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km4.12.81.61.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km14.813.29.8111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km24.524.519.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.3 km0.4 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km3.535.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km5444.134.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km73.276.962.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2.3 km2.1 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km2222.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km7.78.16.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km37.938.93519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.8 km1.7 km1.4 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km001.92.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km24.121.110.922.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km282818.548.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.3 km0.4 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km2.82.94.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km54.246.329.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km8181.553.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.7 km0.6 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km2.62.65.681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km53.247.232.865.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km70.670.459.7143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2 km1.6 km2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km10.610.77.517.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km47.855.427.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km487.2494.941499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km4.53.832.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km27.524.919.119.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km41.942.937.343.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.6 km0.7 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.61.722.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1716.714.314.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km31.43229.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km3.131.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km22.52318.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1.4 km1.2 km1.7 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km43.23.13.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km665.381 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km2526.716.520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1.4 km1.2 km1.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km43.22.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km664.971 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km2324.715.118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.5 km2.8 km2.5 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km10.61.321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km222.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km1314.38.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.6 km1.2 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.1 km3.3 km2.1 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance3.1 km3.3 km5.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance3 km3.2 km2.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance1.5 km1.7 km2.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance15.6 km15.3 km17.4 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2.5 km2.7 km3.4 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km11.13.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km1111.47.88.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km6364.159.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance2 km1.9 km4.6 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km44.51.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km20.521.88.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km75.476.764.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance2.1 km2.2 km5.5 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance2.2 km2.4 km5 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km221.11.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km4.46.72.42.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km19.219.618.97.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance8.9 km8.7 km7.2 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance1.4 km1.2 km2.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance5.2 km5.4 km5.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km2.12.52.22.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km14.814.812.88.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km6160.656.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.6 km1.5 km1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

375

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburg
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Poelenburg: 0% · Zaanstad: 0.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy28% (105)
    Poelenburg: 26.9% · Zaanstad: 21.2% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants8% (30)
    Poelenburg: 11% · Zaanstad: 14.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication13.3% (50)
    Poelenburg: 12.8% · Zaanstad: 9.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate1.3% (5)
    Poelenburg: 1.3% · Zaanstad: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services18.7% (70)
    Poelenburg: 20.7% · Zaanstad: 23.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care21.3% (80)
    Poelenburg: 20.7% · Zaanstad: 16% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services6.7% (25)
    Poelenburg: 7% · Zaanstad: 10.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations3751,13523,1652,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0010581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy1053054,900368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants301253,440419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication501452,295202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate515800123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services702355,505647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care802353,715435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services25802,410274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,019

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.8

1 Jan 2026Poelenburg: 0.8Zaanstad: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

2,863 per km²

1 Jan 2026Poelenburg: 2,848 per km²Zaanstad: 914 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

41

1 Jan 2026+6 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Petrol cars80.7%82278.5%2,32779.2%53,32677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels19.3%19721.5%63720.8%14,03522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,0192,96467,3617,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars8222,32753,3266,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels19763714,0351,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.80.80.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density2,863 per km²2,848 per km²914 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles411276,803706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars779810822
Cars on other fuels183186197
Cars per household0.80.80.8
Motorcycles353741

Area and buildings

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

Total area

38 ha

2026Poelenburg: 114 haZaanstad: 8,324 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

2,076 per km²

1 Jan 2026Poelenburg: 2,199 per km²Zaanstad: 2,193 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

78

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

2

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Poelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlands
Land94.7%36 ha91.2%104 ha88.5%7,368 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water5.3%2 ha8.8%10 ha11.5%955 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigurePoelenburg NoordPoelenburgZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties782519,8581,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties223413,3832025
Total area38 ha114 ha8,324 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land36 ha104 ha7,368 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water2 ha10 ha955 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density2,076 per km²2,199 per km²2,193 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area38 ha38 ha38 ha
Land34 ha34 ha36 ha
Water4 ha4 ha2 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodPoelenburg Noord
1 Jan 20242,111 per km²
1 Jan 20252,111 per km²
1 Jan 20262,076 per km²