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Facts and figures about the Voorweg neighbourhood in Meerzicht, Zoetermeer 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 Meerzicht, Zoetermeer and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

255

1 Jan 2026−12,460 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

80

1 Jan 2026−5,310 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

147

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€418,000

2025Meerzicht: €305,000Zoetermeer: €375,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€37,000

2024Meerzicht: €38,300Zoetermeer: €34,700Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

634 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerzicht: 7,310 per km²Zoetermeer: 3,865 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

Homes and their value, who owns them and what types of homes there are.

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

58%

1 Jan 2025Meerzicht: 1%Zoetermeer: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

17%

1 Jan 2025Meerzicht: 2%Zoetermeer: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Owner-occupied52%46%56%57%
Rented from a housing association44%50%34%28%
Rented from another landlord3%4%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes46%62%44%37%
Terraced houses12%26%40%29%
Corner houses4%9%12%13%
Semi-detached houses10%1%2%9%
Detached houses29%2%2%13%
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1477,26458,2128,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0029269,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€418,000€305,000€375,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes54%38%56%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses12%26%40%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses4%9%12%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses10%1%2%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses29%2%2%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes46%62%44%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes17%2%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied52%46%56%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association44%50%34%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord3%4%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago42%99%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years58%1%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes48%54%44%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Meerzicht: 15Zoetermeer: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

70

2025Meerzicht: 10Zoetermeer: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VoorwegMeerzicht
  • 0–14 years13.7% (35)
    Meerzicht: 17.5% · Zoetermeer: 16.3% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years13.7% (35)
    Meerzicht: 12.5% · Zoetermeer: 11.6% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years13.7% (35)
    Meerzicht: 24.8% · Zoetermeer: 25.4% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years25.5% (65)
    Meerzicht: 24% · Zoetermeer: 25.1% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years13.7% (35)
    Meerzicht: 14.9% · Zoetermeer: 17.1% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over19.6% (50)
    Meerzicht: 6.3% · Zoetermeer: 4.5% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Men47.1%12048.4%7,59549.2%64,30749.8%9,025,827
Women52.9%13551.6%8,09550.8%66,52950.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Never married35.3%9052.2%8,19049.2%64,31950.2%9,101,569
Married43.1%11031.6%4,95537.2%48,72937.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.8%2011.2%1,7559.3%12,2067.7%1,404,105
Widowed13.7%355%7904.3%5,5824.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Dutch origin84%21055.2%8,66061.6%80,57470.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)6%157.7%1,2056.9%9,0629.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe10%2537.1%5,83031.5%41,20019.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin82.4%21055.2%8,65561.6%80,57470.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin5.9%153.4%5353.1%4,0373.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe3.9%1016.5%2,59515.2%19,9258.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2%54.3%6703.8%5,0256.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe5.9%1520.6%3,23516.3%21,27511%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Residents25515,695130,83618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1207,59564,3079,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1358,09566,5299,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years352,75021,3792,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years351,95515,1652,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years353,89033,2394,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years653,76532,8344,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years352,33522,3352,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over509955,884956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married908,19064,3199,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1104,95548,7296,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced201,75512,2061,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed357905,582866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2108,66080,57412,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)151,2059,0621,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe255,83041,2003,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2108,65580,57412,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin155354,037614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe102,59519,9251,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe56705,0251,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe153,23521,2751,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births01701,201166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1015992025
Deaths201601,104173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents70109102025
Population density634 per km²7,310 per km²3,865 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over903,36027,6503,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over22012,950109,48015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1409,92084,59012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age803,03024,8903,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents12,715255255
Men6,205120120
Women6,505140135
0–14 years2,0603535
15–24 years1,2703535
25–44 years2,9003535
45–64 years3,7107065
Never married5,3959590
Married5,825115110
Divorced1,0051020
Widowed4953535
Dutch origin9,045215210
European origin (outside the Netherlands)7102015
Origin outside Europe2,9602525
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin9,045210210
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3901515
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1,5201010
Born elsewhere in Europe32055
Born outside Europe1,4451515
Population density6,052 per km²673 per km²634 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 over230230220220
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age150150140140
Residents of state pension age80808080

Households

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

Average household size

2.7

1 Jan 2026+0.4 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Single-person households18.8%1540.2%2,90536.3%21,36140.3%3,412,202
Households without children31.3%2522.3%1,61527.2%15,99728.3%2,398,121
Households with children50%4037.5%2,71536.5%21,48531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Households807,23058,8438,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households152,90521,3613,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children251,61515,9972,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children402,71521,4852,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.72.22.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households5,3908080
Single-person households1,4302015
Households without children1,8502525
Households with children2,1204040
Average household size2.32.52.7

Income and wealth

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

Average income per income recipient

€45,300

2024Meerzicht: €46,200Zoetermeer: €42,800Netherlands: €42,200

Average standardised household income

€43,900

2024Meerzicht: €44,900Zoetermeer: €40,700Netherlands: €41,900

Median household wealth

€244,500

2024Meerzicht: €247,500Zoetermeer: €124,800Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.6%

2024Meerzicht: 1.6%Zoetermeer: 2.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

3.5%

2024Meerzicht: 3.6%Zoetermeer: 6.9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)32.9%32.7%36.5%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)41.6%41.1%41.6%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.5%26.2%21.9%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)24.7%25.7%34.7%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)48%46.3%44.6%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.3%28%20.7%20%
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients10,30017,100103,00014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€45,300€46,200€42,800€42,2002024
Average income per resident€37,000€38,300€34,700€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)32.9%32.7%36.5%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.5%26.2%21.9%20%2024
People living in poverty1.6%1.6%2.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line3.5%3.6%6.9%6.4%2024
Average standardised household income€43,900€44,900€40,700€41,9002024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)24.7%25.7%34.7%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.3%28%20.7%20%2024
Median household wealth€244,500€247,500€124,800€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

6,950

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

72%

2024Meerzicht: 70%Zoetermeer: 70%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)64%64%60%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)23%23%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)13%13%14%17%
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)6,95010,95066,8009,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)72%70%70%72%2024
Employees (register data)87%87%86%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)64%64%60%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)23%23%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)13%13%14%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
VoorwegMeerzicht
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over36%
    Meerzicht: 23% · Zoetermeer: 23% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Meerzicht: 6% · Zoetermeer: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Meerzicht: 5% · Zoetermeer: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Meerzicht: 1% · Zoetermeer: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance07002,980409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit08205,710798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)01401,210173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)803,00024,7703,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over0%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%5%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over1%6%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over36%23%23%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 assistance1300000
People on disability benefit4600000
People on unemployment benefit (WW)700000
People receiving state pension (AOW)2,42080808080
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 over0%1%0%0%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over36%35%35%36%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)21.1%2,04022%3,42026.1%25,18026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)43%4,16042.3%6,56043.1%41,58040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)36%3,48035.7%5,54030.7%29,64033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils20
  • Secondary school pupils10
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils201,60011,8701,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils109307,370935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students105703,820466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students103102,870440,2202025
University (WO) students101501,330335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)2,0403,42025,1803,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)4,1606,56041,5805,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)3,4805,54029,6404,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)1,9203,23024,4103,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)2,1603,64026,0203,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)3,9706,32040,7605,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)4,3706,82042,4805,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)3,2505,24028,6704,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)3,7205,80030,5104,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,620 kWh

2025Meerzicht: 2,560 kWhZoetermeer: 2,530 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

670 m³

2024Meerzicht: 670 m³Zoetermeer: 670 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

880 kWh

2025Meerzicht: 570 kWhZoetermeer: 740 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
VoorwegMeerzicht
  • Homes using natural gas93%
    Meerzicht: 80% · Zoetermeer: 82% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas4%
    Meerzicht: 4% · Zoetermeer: 12% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power28%
    Meerzicht: 21% · Zoetermeer: 31% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Meerzicht: 20% · Zoetermeer: 13% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,620 kWh2,560 kWh2,530 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home880 kWh570 kWh740 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home670 m³670 m³670 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas4%4%12%12%2025
Homes using natural gas93%80%82%81%2025
Homes with solar power28%21%31%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically7%20%13%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)

34.2%

8 Nov 2026Meerzicht: 75.7%Zoetermeer: 70.4%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

56%

8 Nov 2026Meerzicht: 25.2%Zoetermeer: 43.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

18%

8 Nov 2026Meerzicht: 33.4%Zoetermeer: 8.2%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

50

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
VoorwegMeerzicht
  • Label A+++++0%
    Meerzicht: 0% · Zoetermeer: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Meerzicht: 5.1% · Zoetermeer: 1.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++2%
    Meerzicht: 1% · Zoetermeer: 5.8% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0%
    Meerzicht: 1.6% · Zoetermeer: 2.2% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+2%
    Meerzicht: 2.9% · Zoetermeer: 4.1% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A52%
    Meerzicht: 14.6% · Zoetermeer: 29.5% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B12%
    Meerzicht: 5.6% · Zoetermeer: 17.4% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C6%
    Meerzicht: 22.4% · Zoetermeer: 25.7% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D8%
    Meerzicht: 13.3% · Zoetermeer: 5.6% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E2%
    Meerzicht: 10.4% · Zoetermeer: 3.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F6%
    Meerzicht: 15.6% · Zoetermeer: 3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G10%
    Meerzicht: 7.4% · Zoetermeer: 1.5% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label505,53441,5475,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)34.2%75.7%70.4%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%5.1%1.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++2%1%5.8%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0%1.6%2.2%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+2%2.9%4.1%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A52%14.6%29.5%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B12%5.6%17.4%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C6%22.4%25.7%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D8%13.3%5.6%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E2%10.4%3.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F6%15.6%3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G10%7.4%1.5%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better56%25.2%43.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G18%33.4%8.2%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

10.4%

2024Meerzicht: 9.9%Zoetermeer: 14%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

325

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

46

2024Meerzicht: 56Zoetermeer: 63Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

580

2024
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care3254704,655486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)10.4%9.9%14%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients5801,1558,1051,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents465663722024

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.

VoorwegMeerzicht

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 1 km · Zoetermeer: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 8.7 within 3 km · 20.6 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 0.9 km · Zoetermeer: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 36.5 within 3 km · 67.7 within 5 km

  • Department store2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2.4 km · Zoetermeer: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 8.2 within 10 km · 49.5 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 1.1 km · Zoetermeer: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 8.8 within 3 km · 14.6 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 3.9 km · Zoetermeer: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 0.9 km · Zoetermeer: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2.7 km · Zoetermeer: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 2 within 5 km · 3.2 within 10 km · 18.1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 3.9 km · Zoetermeer: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 11.8 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 0.5 km · Zoetermeer: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.1 within 1 km · 22.9 within 3 km · 46.9 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 0.4 km · Zoetermeer: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2 within 1 km · 16.9 within 3 km · 39.5 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 0.6 km · Zoetermeer: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 15.3 within 3 km · 31.2 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2.6 km · Zoetermeer: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2.2 within 3 km · 6.8 within 5 km · 18.8 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2.6 km · Zoetermeer: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 2.1 within 3 km · 5.8 within 5 km · 16.2 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 3.9 km · Zoetermeer: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0.4 within 3 km · 3.8 within 5 km · 12.7 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 3.3 km · Zoetermeer: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station13.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 13.7 km · Zoetermeer: 14.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2.3 km · Zoetermeer: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 0.8 km · Zoetermeer: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2 within 1 km · 51.2 within 3 km · 85.9 within 5 km

  • Café0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 1.6 km · Zoetermeer: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.7 within 1 km · 4.3 within 3 km · 11.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 0.7 km · Zoetermeer: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1 within 1 km · 39.1 within 3 km · 62.6 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2 km · Zoetermeer: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2.8 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 169.4 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2.7 km · Zoetermeer: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2.9 km · Zoetermeer: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 5 km · Zoetermeer: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum10.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 10.8 km · Zoetermeer: 11.4 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.6 within 10 km · 47.4 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 1.7 km · Zoetermeer: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 3.6 within 10 km · 45.6 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 1.7 km · Zoetermeer: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2.9 km · Zoetermeer: 2.9 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 16.8 within 20 km

  • Sauna3.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 3.7 km · Zoetermeer: 3 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 0.9 km · Zoetermeer: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction8.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 9.5 km · Zoetermeer: 10.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2.6 within 10 km · 25.2 within 20 km · 61.3 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerzicht: 2.4 km · Zoetermeer: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.5 km1.1 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.4 km1 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.4 km0.5 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.1 km0.6 km0.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km15.313.112.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.20.91.21.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km8.87.57.27.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km14.614.115.516.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance3.5 km3.9 km3.4 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.3 km0.9 km0.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance2.3 km2.7 km2.8 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km221.81.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km3.23.52.62.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km18.119.620.98.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance3.5 km3.9 km3.4 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.90.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km21.81.21.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km11.812.112.54.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km00.91.41.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km8.76.39.3111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km20.620.120.523.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.3 km0.9 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km03.34.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km36.52931.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km67.765.967.8102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2 km2.4 km1.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km2222.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km8.27.25.46.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km49.550.748.519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.9 km1.6 km1.8 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.70.10.52.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km4.33.44.622.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km11.110.210.848.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.6 km0.7 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km12.12.95.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km39.131.428.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km62.661.359.999.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.6 km0.8 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km21.34.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km51.238.742.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km85.982.288.6143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.6 km2 km3.1 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km2.82.72.217.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km76.34.742.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km169.4184.3172.799.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km2.12.42.82.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km22.919.620.919.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km46.945.646.843.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.4 km0.4 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km22.72.92.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km16.914.618.614.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km39.538.742.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.22.421.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km31.229.829.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.5 km2.6 km1.9 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km2.21.62.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km6.86.66.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km18.815.913.920.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.5 km2.6 km2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km2.11.62.53.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km5.85.65.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km16.213.912.218.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance3.5 km3.9 km2.2 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km0.40.11.521 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km3.83.63.34.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km12.711.48.911.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.6 km2.3 km2.2 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.5 km3.3 km3.4 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance13.3 km13.7 km14.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.3 km2.7 km1.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance3 km2.9 km3.1 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance4.6 km5 km3.7 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance10.1 km10.8 km11.4 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km0003.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km0.600.18.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km47.449.551.722.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance0.9 km1.7 km2.7 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km221.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km3.632.58.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km45.647.347.419.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance0.9 km1.7 km3.7 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance2.5 km2.9 km2.9 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km1111.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km32.81.72.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km16.817.919.57.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance3.3 km3.7 km3 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance1.4 km0.9 km1.5 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance8.6 km9.5 km10.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km2.61.30.52.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km25.224.524.58.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km61.360.462.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2 km2.4 km2.3 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

65

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
VoorwegMeerzicht
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Meerzicht: 0.7% · Zoetermeer: 0.7% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy15.4% (10)
    Meerzicht: 16.4% · Zoetermeer: 14.2% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants15.4% (10)
    Meerzicht: 14.5% · Zoetermeer: 15.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication0% (0)
    Meerzicht: 11.2% · Zoetermeer: 9.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate7.7% (5)
    Meerzicht: 1.9% · Zoetermeer: 3.2% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services30.8% (20)
    Meerzicht: 20.8% · Zoetermeer: 25.2% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care15.4% (10)
    Meerzicht: 23.4% · Zoetermeer: 21.2% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services15.4% (10)
    Meerzicht: 10.4% · Zoetermeer: 9.8% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations651,34515,2302,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing01010581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy102202,170368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants101952,410419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication01501,510202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate525480123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services202803,835647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care103153,225435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services101401,495274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

125

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.6

1 Jan 2026Meerzicht: 0.8Zoetermeer: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

312 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerzicht: 2,826 per km²Zoetermeer: 1,682 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

14

1 Jan 2026−452 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Petrol cars72%9080.7%4,89476.1%43,33477.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels28%3519.3%1,17223.9%13,60122.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1256,06656,9357,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars904,89443,3346,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels351,17213,6011,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.60.810.91 Jan 2026
Car density312 per km²2,826 per km²1,682 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles145034,387706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars4,8849390
Cars on other fuels1,0552335
Cars per household1.11.41.6
Motorcycles4661314

Area and buildings

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

Total area

41 ha

2026Meerzicht: 217 haZoetermeer: 3,705 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

2,718 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerzicht: 2,980 per km²Zoetermeer: 2,594 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

15

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

1

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
VoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlands
Land97.6%40 ha99.1%215 ha91.4%3,385 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water2.4%1 ha0.9%2 ha8.6%320 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureVoorwegMeerzichtZoetermeerNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties151,2245,6531,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties1111813,3832025
Total area41 ha217 ha3,705 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land40 ha215 ha3,385 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water1 ha2 ha320 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density2,718 per km²2,980 per km²2,594 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area221 ha41 ha41 ha
Land210 ha38 ha40 ha
Water11 ha3 ha1 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodVoorweg
1 Jan 20241,840 per km²
1 Jan 20252,723 per km²
1 Jan 20262,718 per km²