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Polderbuurt in figures

Facts and figures about the Polderbuurt neighbourhood in Goverwelle, Gouda 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 Goverwelle, Gouda and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

3,030

1 Jan 2026−55 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,205

1 Jan 2026

Homes

1,180

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€388,000

2025Goverwelle: €370,000Gouda: €356,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€33,500

2024Goverwelle: €34,000Gouda: €34,500Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

6,574 per km²

1 Jan 2026Goverwelle: 7,176 per km²Gouda: 4,694 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Polderbuurt

The homes most recently listed in the Polderbuurt neighbourhood in Goverwelle, Gouda, newest first.

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 2025Goverwelle: 0%Gouda: 8%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Goverwelle: 1%Gouda: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Owner-occupied71%65%56%57%
Rented from a housing association19%28%29%28%
Rented from another landlord11%7%15%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes15%27%42%37%
Terraced houses67%55%41%29%
Corner houses15%14%13%13%
Semi-detached houses2%2%2%9%
Detached houses1%1%2%13%
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,1804,27135,2058,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0064569,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€388,000€370,000€356,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes85%73%58%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses67%55%41%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses15%14%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses2%2%2%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses1%1%2%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes15%27%42%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%1%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied71%65%56%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association19%28%29%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord11%7%15%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%100%92%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%0%8%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes29%35%44%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

15

2025Goverwelle: 10Gouda: 11Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Goverwelle: 5Gouda: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
PolderbuurtGoverwelle
  • 0–14 years19.1% (575)
    Goverwelle: 15.5% · Gouda: 15.2% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years12.3% (370)
    Goverwelle: 12.8% · Gouda: 11.4% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years23.7% (715)
    Goverwelle: 22.3% · Gouda: 27.2% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28.9% (870)
    Goverwelle: 29.7% · Gouda: 25.2% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years13.9% (420)
    Goverwelle: 15.4% · Gouda: 15.6% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over2.2% (65)
    Goverwelle: 4.3% · Gouda: 5.3% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Men49.3%1,49049%5,15049.2%38,25249.8%9,025,827
Women50.7%1,53551%5,35050.8%39,56650.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Never married45.6%1,38044.1%4,62548.9%38,04650.2%9,101,569
Married44.3%1,34043.9%4,61038.3%29,80137.3%6,758,191
Divorced6.9%2107.6%8008.2%6,3717.7%1,404,105
Widowed3.1%954.3%4554.6%3,6004.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Dutch origin63.7%1,93063.4%6,65568.2%53,07970.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)6.9%2107%7408.3%6,4849.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe29.4%89029.6%3,10523.5%18,25519.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin63.5%1,92563.4%6,65568.2%53,07970.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.8%852.8%2952.9%2,2853.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe15.3%46514.3%1,50010.8%8,4418.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe4.1%1254.2%4405.4%4,1996.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe14.2%43015.3%1,60512.6%9,81411%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Residents3,03010,50077,81818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,4905,15038,2529,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,5355,35039,5669,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years5751,63011,8612,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years3701,3408,8892,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years7152,34021,1534,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years8703,11519,6344,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years4201,61512,1362,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over654554,145956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,3804,62538,0469,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,3404,61029,8016,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced2108006,3711,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed954553,600866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,9306,65553,07912,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2107406,4841,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe8903,10518,2553,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,9256,65553,07912,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin852952,285614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe4651,5008,4411,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe1254404,1991,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe4301,6059,8141,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births40100836166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents15101192025
Deaths1590747173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents5510102025
Population density6,574 per km²7,176 per km²4,694 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over4501,95515,8613,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,4508,87065,97015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,0607,14051,62012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age3901,73014,3503,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents3,0853,0753,030
Men1,5351,5201,490
Women1,5501,5501,535
0–14 years595590575
15–24 years400390370
25–44 years745745715
45–64 years920890870
Never married1,4301,4051,380
Married1,3551,3701,340
Divorced195205210
Widowed959595
Dutch origin2,0301,9901,930
European origin (outside the Netherlands)195200210
Origin outside Europe855880890
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,0301,9951,925
Born in the Netherlands, European origin858085
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe445450465
Born elsewhere in Europe110120125
Born outside Europe415430430
Population density6,696 per km²6,677 per km²6,574 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 over2,4802,4602,4702,450
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,0902,0802,0802,060
Residents of state pension age380380390390

Households

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

Average household size

2.5

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Single-person households26%31528.9%1,25040.4%14,64040.3%3,412,202
Households without children29.3%35530.4%1,31528.3%10,23228.3%2,398,121
Households with children44.6%54040.8%1,76531.3%11,34231.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,2054,32536,2148,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households3151,25014,6403,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children3551,31510,2322,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children5401,76511,3422,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.52.42.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,2051,2051,205
Single-person households300295315
Households without children340350355
Households with children565560540
Average household size2.62.52.5

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€207,500

2024Goverwelle: €197,500Gouda: €128,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.6%

2024Goverwelle: 2.5%Gouda: 2.7%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

4.1%

2024Goverwelle: 5.3%Gouda: 7.1%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.4%38.3%38.8%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)39.5%39.3%40.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)24.1%22.4%21.1%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)23.3%29%39.1%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)48.6%44.4%41.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)28.1%26.6%19.7%20%
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2,4008,50061,00014,480,6002024
Average income per resident€33,500€34,000€34,500€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.4%38.3%38.8%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)24.1%22.4%21.1%20%2024
People living in poverty1.6%2.5%2.7%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line4.1%5.3%7.1%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)23.3%29%39.1%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)28.1%26.6%19.7%20%2024
Median household wealth€207,500€197,500€128,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,740

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

74%

2024Goverwelle: 72%Gouda: 72%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%61%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%26%27%27%
Self-employed (register data)14%13%15%17%
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,7405,88040,2709,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)74%72%72%72%2024
Employees (register data)86%87%85%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%61%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%26%27%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)14%13%15%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
PolderbuurtGoverwelle
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over16%
    Goverwelle: 19% · Gouda: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    Goverwelle: 5% · Gouda: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Goverwelle: 3% · Gouda: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Goverwelle: 1% · Gouda: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance602602,020409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit1204703,450798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2090770173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)3901,72014,2703,359,14031 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%3%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%5%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over16%19%22%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Dec 202431 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance6060606060
People on disability benefit120120120120120
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2030202020
People receiving state pension (AOW)370380380390390
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 over5%5%5%5%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over15%15%16%16%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)20.8%49025.8%2,11025.6%14,58026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)40.3%95041.7%3,41038.4%21,90040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)39%92032.5%2,66036%20,49033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils310
  • Secondary school pupils190
  • Vocational (MBO) students100
  • Higher professional (HBO) students80
  • University (WO) students20
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils3108806,2201,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1906204,040935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students1003402,020466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students802801,820440,2202025
University (WO) students20120920335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)4902,11014,5803,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)9503,41021,9005,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)9202,66020,4904,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)4501,94014,1003,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)5302,30015,1703,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)8603,20021,3805,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)1,0503,62022,3605,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)8102,48019,9504,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1,0202,86020,9804,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,520 kWh

2025Goverwelle: 2,430 kWhGouda: 2,270 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

710 m³

2024Goverwelle: 720 m³Gouda: 730 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

920 kWh

2025Goverwelle: 870 kWhGouda: 600 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
PolderbuurtGoverwelle
  • Homes using natural gas95%
    Goverwelle: 95% · Gouda: 90% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas1%
    Goverwelle: 1% · Gouda: 6% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power42%
    Goverwelle: 39% · Gouda: 29% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically5%
    Goverwelle: 5% · Gouda: 9% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,520 kWh2,430 kWh2,270 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home920 kWh870 kWh600 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home710 m³720 m³730 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas1%1%6%12%2025
Homes using natural gas95%95%90%81%2025
Homes with solar power42%39%29%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically5%5%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)

57.4%

8 Nov 2026Goverwelle: 60.8%Gouda: 64.5%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

46.3%

8 Nov 2026Goverwelle: 42.1%Gouda: 39%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

0%

8 Nov 2026Goverwelle: 1.3%Gouda: 10.5%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

678

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
PolderbuurtGoverwelle
  • Label A+++++0%
    Goverwelle: 0% · Gouda: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Goverwelle: 0% · Gouda: 2.3% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0.1%
    Goverwelle: 0.3% · Gouda: 5.6% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++2.1%
    Goverwelle: 0.7% · Gouda: 1.8% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+7.5%
    Goverwelle: 4.4% · Gouda: 3.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A36.6%
    Goverwelle: 36.6% · Gouda: 25.7% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B31.7%
    Goverwelle: 33.2% · Gouda: 16.6% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C21.8%
    Goverwelle: 20.6% · Gouda: 24.5% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D0.1%
    Goverwelle: 2.8% · Gouda: 9.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0%
    Goverwelle: 0.6% · Gouda: 5.2% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0%
    Goverwelle: 0.3% · Gouda: 3.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0%
    Goverwelle: 0.4% · Gouda: 2.2% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label6782,57423,5145,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)57.4%60.8%64.5%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0%2.3%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0.1%0.3%5.6%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++2.1%0.7%1.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+7.5%4.4%3.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A36.6%36.6%25.7%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B31.7%33.2%16.6%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C21.8%20.6%24.5%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D0.1%2.8%9.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0%0.6%5.2%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0%0.3%3.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0%0.4%2.2%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better46.3%42.1%39%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G0%1.3%10.5%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

13.7%

2024Goverwelle: 12.3%Gouda: 12.1%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

125

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

46

2024Goverwelle: 60Gouda: 71Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

145

2024
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care1253602,265486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)13.7%12.3%12.1%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1456455,4051,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents466071722024

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.

PolderbuurtGoverwelle

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.6 km · Gouda: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 1.5 within 1 km · 5.4 within 3 km · 14.4 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.6 km · Gouda: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 5.9 within 1 km · 14.2 within 3 km · 81.7 within 5 km

  • Department store4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.7 km · Gouda: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 2.6 within 10 km · 16.6 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.8 km · Gouda: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 3.8 within 3 km · 12.7 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.9 km · Gouda: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.8 km · Gouda: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.9 km · Gouda: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 8 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.9 km · Gouda: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 3 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.3 km · Gouda: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 5.5 within 1 km · 13.4 within 3 km · 34.6 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.3 km · Gouda: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.9 within 1 km · 11.4 within 3 km · 27.2 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.4 km · Gouda: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 7.3 within 3 km · 19 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 2 km · Gouda: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 14.4 within 5 km · 16.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 2 km · Gouda: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1 within 3 km · 13.4 within 5 km · 15.1 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 2 km · Gouda: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km · 7.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 1.1 km · Gouda: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.6 km · Gouda: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 1.4 km · Gouda: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.9 km · Gouda: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.5 within 1 km · 8 within 3 km · 75 within 5 km

  • Café2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 2.6 km · Gouda: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 21 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.8 km · Gouda: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 6.1 within 3 km · 54.9 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 2.6 km · Gouda: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 4 within 5 km · 6.3 within 10 km · 20 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 0.8 km · Gouda: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 5.3 km · Gouda: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink21.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 20.7 km · Gouda: 18.3 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 2.8 km · Gouda: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 3 within 5 km · 3.1 within 10 km · 10 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.3 km · Gouda: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 9 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.4 km · Gouda: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema4.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.7 km · Gouda: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 6 within 20 km

  • Sauna3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.6 km · Gouda: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.6 km · Gouda: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 5.6 km · Gouda: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2 within 10 km · 5.5 within 20 km · 68.4 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Goverwelle: 3.1 km · Gouda: 2.9 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1 km0.8 km0.7 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.6 km0.6 km0.7 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.3 km0.3 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.3 km0.4 km0.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km7.37.411.79.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.50.61.51.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km3.85.39.57.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km12.71415.716.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance4.2 km3.9 km2.3 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1 km0.8 km0.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance4.2 km3.9 km2.3 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km1111.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km111.62.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km88.4118.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance4.2 km3.9 km2.3 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km1110.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km1111.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km333.54.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km1.521.71.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km5.45.810.9111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km14.416.320.723.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.6 km0.6 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km5.96.48.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km14.224.957.447.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km81.78795.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance4 km3.7 km1.9 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km1.21.61.92.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km2.62.94.16.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km16.617.720.519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.4 km2.6 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km001.82.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km24.313.222.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km2121.421.448.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.9 km0.8 km0.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km1.21.75.45.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km6.112.839.746.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km54.957.364.699.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1 km0.9 km0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km1.51.97.181 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km815.74965.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km7576.580.6143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.3 km2.6 km2.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km444.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km6.36.26.442.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km2020.224.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km5.55.43.62.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km13.414.922.719.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km34.637.340.443.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.3 km0.3 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km3.94.32.52.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km11.41216.214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km27.22829.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.71.81.81.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km192021.5221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.2 km2 km1.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km1.11.810.73.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km14.41515.581 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km16.116.518.120.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.2 km2 km1.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km11.2103.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km13.41414.571 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km15.115.517.118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.2 km2 km1.6 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km1.11.85.221 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km76.96.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km7.17.57.911.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1.5 km1.4 km1.8 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance1.3 km1.1 km1.9 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance3.9 km3.6 km2.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1 km0.8 km1.1 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance5.7 km5.3 km3.2 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance21.1 km20.7 km18.3 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2.7 km2.8 km2.5 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km332.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km3.133.68.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km101010.922.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3.7 km3.3 km2.1 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km2223.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km222.88.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km9910.219.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance3.7 km3.4 km2.7 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance4.1 km3.7 km2.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km2221.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km222.52.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km666.77.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance3.9 km3.6 km2.4 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance4 km3.6 km2.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance6 km5.6 km3.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km2222.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km5.55.78.78.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km68.468.670.639.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.7 km3.1 km2.9 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

305

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
PolderbuurtGoverwelle
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Goverwelle: 0% · Gouda: 0.4% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy14.8% (45)
    Goverwelle: 15.9% · Gouda: 15.4% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants13.1% (40)
    Goverwelle: 11.9% · Gouda: 14.4% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication8.2% (25)
    Goverwelle: 9% · Gouda: 8.8% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate3.3% (10)
    Goverwelle: 4% · Gouda: 3.7% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services31.1% (95)
    Goverwelle: 27.4% · Gouda: 26.1% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care23% (70)
    Goverwelle: 23.9% · Gouda: 21.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services6.6% (20)
    Goverwelle: 8.5% · Gouda: 9.9% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations3051,0059,4102,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing004081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy451601,445368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants401201,355419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication2590830202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1040350123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services952752,455647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care702402,005435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services2085930274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,156

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1

1 Jan 2026Goverwelle: 0.9Gouda: 0.8Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

2,511 per km²

1 Jan 2026Goverwelle: 2,794 per km²Gouda: 1,765 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

78

1 Jan 2026−3 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Petrol cars75.4%87276.1%3,10978.7%23,01777.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels24.6%28423.9%97921.3%6,23722.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,1564,08829,2547,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars8723,10923,0176,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels2849796,2371,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household10.90.80.91 Jan 2026
Car density2,511 per km²2,794 per km²1,765 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles782712,461706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars954905872
Cars on other fuels209254284
Cars per household111
Motorcycles818178

Area and buildings

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

Total area

47 ha

2026Goverwelle: 150 haGouda: 1,811 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,265 per km²

1 Jan 2026Goverwelle: 1,563 per km²Gouda: 2,627 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

43

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

2

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
PolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlands
Land97.9%46 ha97.3%146 ha91.6%1,658 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water2.1%1 ha2.7%4 ha8.4%153 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigurePolderbuurtGoverwelleGoudaNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties431404,1971,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties243513,3832025
Total area47 ha150 ha1,811 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land46 ha146 ha1,658 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water1 ha4 ha153 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,265 per km²1,563 per km²2,627 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area47 ha47 ha47 ha
Land46 ha46 ha46 ha
Water1 ha1 ha1 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodPolderbuurt
1 Jan 20241,253 per km²
1 Jan 20251,258 per km²
1 Jan 20261,265 per km²