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Facts and figures about the Vrijheidswijk-Oost neighbourhood in Vrijheidswijk, Leeuwarden 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 Vrijheidswijk, Leeuwarden and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,515

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

870

1 Jan 2026

Homes

865

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€193,000

2025Vrijheidswijk: €213,000Leeuwarden: €263,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

5,402 per km²

1 Jan 2026Vrijheidswijk: 6,598 per km²Leeuwarden: 548 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

14%

1 Jan 2025Vrijheidswijk: 7%Leeuwarden: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Vrijheidswijk: 2%Leeuwarden: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Owner-occupied17%24%51%57%
Rented from a housing association80%72%28%28%
Rented from another landlord3%4%21%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes65%59%37%37%
Terraced houses25%26%30%29%
Corner houses10%11%13%13%
Semi-detached houses0%4%9%9%
Detached houses0%1%11%13%
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes8651,86765,8798,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0022869,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€193,000€213,000€263,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes35%41%63%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses25%26%30%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses10%11%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses0%4%9%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses0%1%11%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes65%59%37%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%2%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied17%24%51%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association80%72%28%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord3%4%21%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago86%93%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years14%7%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes83%76%49%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Vrijheidswijk: 15Leeuwarden: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Vrijheidswijk: 5Leeuwarden: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijk
  • 0–14 years11.9% (180)
    Vrijheidswijk: 16.7% · Leeuwarden: 13.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years9.9% (150)
    Vrijheidswijk: 12.7% · Leeuwarden: 14.8% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years19.2% (290)
    Vrijheidswijk: 26% · Leeuwarden: 27.1% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years25.2% (380)
    Vrijheidswijk: 23% · Leeuwarden: 24.1% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years25.5% (385)
    Vrijheidswijk: 16.6% · Leeuwarden: 15.3% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over8.3% (125)
    Vrijheidswijk: 5.1% · Leeuwarden: 4.8% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Men44.6%67547.9%1,75049.9%64,89749.8%9,025,827
Women55.4%84052.1%1,90050.1%65,26550.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Never married43.9%66555.5%2,03056.3%73,24450.2%9,101,569
Married30.7%46527.4%1,00031.1%40,44337.3%6,758,191
Divorced17.8%27012.3%4508.4%10,9427.7%1,404,105
Widowed7.6%1154.8%1754.3%5,5334.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Dutch origin60.4%91555.3%2,01577.5%100,85670.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5.6%855.5%2007.2%9,3199.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe34%51539.2%1,43015.4%19,98719.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin60.5%92055.3%2,02077.5%100,85670.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3%452.5%902.5%3,1903.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe14.1%21516.3%5956.3%8,2548.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2.6%403%1104.7%6,1296.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe19.7%30023%8409%11,73311%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,5153,645130,16218,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men6751,75064,8979,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women8401,90065,2659,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years18061018,0962,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years15046519,2552,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years29095035,2394,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years38084031,3404,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years38560519,9232,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1251856,309956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married6652,03073,2449,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married4651,00040,4436,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced27045010,9421,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1151755,533866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin9152,015100,85612,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)852009,3191,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe5151,43019,9873,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin9202,020100,85612,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin45903,190614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2155958,2541,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe401106,1291,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe30084011,7331,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births10451,138166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents515992025
Deaths20301,167173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents1059102025
Population density5,402 per km²6,598 per km²548 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over50577525,6893,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,3403,040112,07015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age8802,33088,83012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age46070023,2403,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,5001,5101,515
Men670670675
Women830840840
0–14 years190190180
15–24 years150145150
25–44 years275285290
45–64 years390385380
Never married645660665
Married455450465
Divorced270275270
Widowed125120115
Dutch origin925930915
European origin (outside the Netherlands)908585
Origin outside Europe485485515
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin930935920
Born in the Netherlands, European origin454545
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe205205215
Born elsewhere in Europe404040
Born outside Europe275285300
Population density5,542 per km²5,572 per km²5,402 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 over1,3101,3201,3301,340
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age860860870880
Residents of state pension age450460460460

Households

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

Average household size

1.7

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Single-person households58.3%51053%1,01549.1%33,19340.3%3,412,202
Households without children23.4%20521.1%40525.4%17,16728.3%2,398,121
Households with children18.3%16025.8%49525.6%17,30231.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Households8701,91567,6628,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households5101,01533,1933,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children20540517,1672,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children16049517,3022,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size1.71.91.92.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households870870870
Single-person households510505510
Households without children200210205
Households with children160160160
Average household size1.71.71.7

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€6,000

2024Vrijheidswijk: €4,800Leeuwarden: €53,800Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

6.2%

2024Vrijheidswijk: 6%Leeuwarden: 4%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

21.6%

2024Vrijheidswijk: 22.1%Leeuwarden: 9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)62.4%57.6%44.5%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)33.9%35.7%40.8%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)3.7%6.7%14.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)75.7%67%51.2%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)21%27.6%36.6%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)3.3%5.4%12.2%20%
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,3002,900104,80014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)62.4%57.6%44.5%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)3.7%6.7%14.7%20%2024
People living in poverty6.2%6%4%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line21.6%22.1%9%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)75.7%67%51.2%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)3.3%5.4%12.2%20%2024
Median household wealth€6,000€4,800€53,800€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

520

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

48%

2024Vrijheidswijk: 55%Leeuwarden: 69%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)51%49%54%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)35%37%32%27%
Self-employed (register data)14%14%14%17%
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)5201,45067,6309,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)48%55%69%72%2024
Employees (register data)86%86%86%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)51%49%54%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)35%37%32%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)14%14%14%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijk
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over34%
    Vrijheidswijk: 23% · Leeuwarden: 21% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%
    Vrijheidswijk: 6% · Leeuwarden: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over12%
    Vrijheidswijk: 14% · Leeuwarden: 5% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Vrijheidswijk: 1% · Leeuwarden: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance1604405,510409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit901905,410798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)20401,540173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)46070023,1503,359,14031 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 over12%14%5%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%6%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over34%23%21%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 assistance160160160160160
People on disability benefit10090909090
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2020102020
People receiving state pension (AOW)450450460460460
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 over13%12%12%12%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over7%7%7%7%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over34%35%34%34%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)52.3%56047%1,24023.9%23,84026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)32.7%35034.8%92043.7%43,52040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)15%16018.2%48032.4%32,28033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils100
  • Secondary school pupils70
  • Vocational (MBO) students50
  • Higher professional (HBO) students30
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1003409,9701,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils702206,270935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students501404,120466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students301107,870440,2202025
University (WO) students010930335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)5601,24023,8403,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)35092043,5205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)16048032,2804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)4501,03022,8803,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)5801,30024,8103,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)34090042,6705,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)4101,03044,4005,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)14045031,6004,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)23059033,2704,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

1,840 kWh

2025Vrijheidswijk: 2,040 kWhLeeuwarden: 2,230 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

340 m³

2024Vrijheidswijk: 510 m³Leeuwarden: 780 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

540 kWh

2025Vrijheidswijk: 540 kWhLeeuwarden: 840 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijk
  • Homes using natural gas78%
    Vrijheidswijk: 84% · Leeuwarden: 83% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas21%
    Vrijheidswijk: 14% · Leeuwarden: 11% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power22%
    Vrijheidswijk: 29% · Leeuwarden: 35% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes on district heating11%
    Vrijheidswijk: 5% · Leeuwarden: 3% · Netherlands: 7%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically11%
    Vrijheidswijk: 11% · Leeuwarden: 11% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home1,840 kWh2,040 kWh2,230 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home540 kWh540 kWh840 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home340 m³510 m³780 m³800 m³2024
Homes on district heating11%5%3%7%2025
Homes without natural gas21%14%11%12%2025
Homes using natural gas78%84%83%81%2025
Homes with solar power22%29%35%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically11%11%11%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)

89.7%

8 Nov 2026Vrijheidswijk: 85.6%Leeuwarden: 64.7%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

40%

8 Nov 2026Vrijheidswijk: 49.6%Leeuwarden: 42.5%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

1%

8 Nov 2026Vrijheidswijk: 1.6%Leeuwarden: 11.1%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

775

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijk
  • Label A+++++0%
    Vrijheidswijk: 0% · Leeuwarden: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++1.2%
    Vrijheidswijk: 0.7% · Leeuwarden: 0.7% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++4.1%
    Vrijheidswijk: 4.1% · Leeuwarden: 4.2% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++4%
    Vrijheidswijk: 2.2% · Leeuwarden: 1.8% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+5%
    Vrijheidswijk: 7.5% · Leeuwarden: 3.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A25.7%
    Vrijheidswijk: 35.1% · Leeuwarden: 32.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B40.5%
    Vrijheidswijk: 26% · Leeuwarden: 15.9% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C16.4%
    Vrijheidswijk: 19.8% · Leeuwarden: 22.4% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D2.1%
    Vrijheidswijk: 3% · Leeuwarden: 8.2% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0.3%
    Vrijheidswijk: 0.5% · Leeuwarden: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0.4%
    Vrijheidswijk: 0.4% · Leeuwarden: 3.3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0.4%
    Vrijheidswijk: 0.7% · Leeuwarden: 3.1% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label7751,59743,6315,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)89.7%85.6%64.7%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++1.2%0.7%0.7%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++4.1%4.1%4.2%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++4%2.2%1.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+5%7.5%3.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A25.7%35.1%32.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B40.5%26%15.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C16.4%19.8%22.4%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D2.1%3%8.2%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0.3%0.5%4.6%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0.4%0.4%3.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0.4%0.7%3.1%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better40%49.6%42.5%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G1%1.6%11.1%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

16.2%

2024Vrijheidswijk: 17.3%Leeuwarden: 12.8%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

50

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

197

2024Vrijheidswijk: 121Leeuwarden: 81Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

295

2024
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care501754,290486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)16.2%17.3%12.8%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients29544010,4601,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents19712181722024

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.

Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijk

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 0.5 km · Leeuwarden: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 2 within 1 km · 18.3 within 3 km · 30.6 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 0.5 km · Leeuwarden: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1 within 1 km · 52.9 within 3 km · 88.5 within 5 km

  • Department store2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.6 km · Leeuwarden: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2.6 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 7.5 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.6 km · Leeuwarden: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 12.5 within 3 km · 21.3 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 4.2 km · Leeuwarden: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.6 km · Leeuwarden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 4.2 km · Leeuwarden: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 4.2 km · Leeuwarden: 4.7 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 0.5 km · Leeuwarden: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.1 within 1 km · 15.8 within 3 km · 46.5 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 0.5 km · Leeuwarden: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 16.1 within 3 km · 38.9 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 0.9 km · Leeuwarden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.3 within 1 km · 9.6 within 3 km · 23.5 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.2 km · Leeuwarden: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 6.6 within 3 km · 15.6 within 5 km · 17 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.2 km · Leeuwarden: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 6.6 within 3 km · 14.6 within 5 km · 15 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.6 km · Leeuwarden: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 3.2 within 3 km · 7.9 within 5 km · 9 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 3.5 km · Leeuwarden: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 3.6 km · Leeuwarden: 4.5 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.4 km · Leeuwarden: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 0.5 km · Leeuwarden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1 within 1 km · 88.6 within 3 km · 135.5 within 5 km

  • Café1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.6 km · Leeuwarden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 41.6 within 3 km · 56.6 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 0.5 km · Leeuwarden: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2 within 1 km · 51.5 within 3 km · 80.5 within 5 km

  • Hotel1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.5 km · Leeuwarden: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 10.4 within 5 km · 14 within 10 km · 26.1 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 2.5 km · Leeuwarden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 1.9 km · Leeuwarden: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 4.3 km · Leeuwarden: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 2.2 km · Leeuwarden: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 7 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 11.3 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 3 km · Leeuwarden: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 2.4 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 3 km · Leeuwarden: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 2.9 km · Leeuwarden: 4.3 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1 within 20 km

  • Sauna8.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 8.7 km · Leeuwarden: 11.6 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 2.1 km · Leeuwarden: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 2 km · Leeuwarden: 3.7 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 3 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km · 14 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vrijheidswijk: 2.3 km · Leeuwarden: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.6 km1.6 km1.4 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.4 km0.5 km0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.6 km0.5 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.1 km0.9 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km9.610.79.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km001.41.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km12.513.19.17.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km21.321.715.716.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance4.3 km4.2 km4.7 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.6 km1.6 km1.5 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance4.3 km4.2 km4.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km110.71.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km110.92.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km111.28.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance4.3 km4.2 km4.7 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.70.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km110.91.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km111.24.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km21.92.11.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km18.319.113.6111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km30.63123.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.4 km0.5 km0.9 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km11.26.46.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km52.958.741.747.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km88.588.965.4102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance2 km1.6 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km2.62.72.12.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km443.46.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km7.57.87.319.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.8 km1.6 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km004.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km41.647.929.622.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km56.656.842.648.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.4 km0.5 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km22.55.15.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km51.558.438.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km80.580.660.399.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.4 km0.5 km1.1 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km11.21081 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km88.6101.968.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km135.5135.4100.6143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance1.9 km1.5 km2.3 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km10.410.68.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km141412.742.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km26.126.625.199.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km2.12.52.52.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km15.817.717.619.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km46.546.83543.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.6 km0.5 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.21.82.12.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km16.116.715.214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km38.938.930.333.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.31.11.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km23.523.818.3221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1.2 km1.2 km2.3 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km6.67.15.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km15.615.811.181 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km171714.520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1.2 km1.2 km2.3 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km6.675.43.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km14.614.810.471 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km151513.418.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance1.7 km1.6 km3.1 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km3.23.7321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km7.985.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km997.311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance0.9 km1.4 km2.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.6 km3.5 km3.3 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance3.7 km3.6 km4.5 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.7 km2.5 km2.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance1.8 km1.9 km3.7 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance4.6 km4.3 km5.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2.4 km2.2 km3.9 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km775.13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km776.38.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km11.311.911.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3.2 km3 km4.3 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km221.43.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km221.88.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km2.42.72.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance3.2 km3 km4.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance3.1 km2.9 km4.3 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km110.71.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km110.92.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km111.27.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance8.2 km8.7 km11.6 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.2 km2.1 km3.6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance1.8 km2 km3.7 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km33.22.82.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km776.18.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km1413.913.439.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.6 km2.3 km2.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

110

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijk
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Vrijheidswijk: 1.9% · Leeuwarden: 2.3% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy13.6% (15)
    Vrijheidswijk: 13.2% · Leeuwarden: 12.4% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants22.7% (25)
    Vrijheidswijk: 20.8% · Leeuwarden: 18% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication13.6% (15)
    Vrijheidswijk: 15.1% · Leeuwarden: 7.4% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Vrijheidswijk: 1.9% · Leeuwarden: 4.1% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services22.7% (25)
    Vrijheidswijk: 20.8% · Leeuwarden: 24.7% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care13.6% (15)
    Vrijheidswijk: 18.9% · Leeuwarden: 17.7% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services9.1% (10)
    Vrijheidswijk: 11.3% · Leeuwarden: 13.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations11026516,2052,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0537581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy15352,010368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants25552,920419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication15401,195202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate05665123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services25553,995647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care15502,865435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services10302,175274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

601

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.7

1 Jan 2026Vrijheidswijk: 0.7Leeuwarden: 0.8Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

2,143 per km²

1 Jan 2026Vrijheidswijk: 2,408 per km²Leeuwarden: 228 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

14

1 Jan 2026−9 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Petrol cars83.7%50381.8%1,08978.2%42,38377.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels16.3%9818.2%24321.8%11,83322.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars6011,33254,2167,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars5031,08942,3836,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels9824311,8331,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.70.70.80.91 Jan 2026
Car density2,143 per km²2,408 per km²228 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles14504,317706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars469488503
Cars on other fuels9710298
Cars per household0.70.70.7
Motorcycles232114

Area and buildings

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

Total area

29 ha

2026Vrijheidswijk: 59 haLeeuwarden: 25,506 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,905 per km²

1 Jan 2026Vrijheidswijk: 2,434 per km²Leeuwarden: 2,249 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

40

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

2

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Vrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlands
Land96.6%28 ha93.2%55 ha93.1%23,736 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water3.4%1 ha6.8%4 ha6.9%1,769 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureVrijheidswijk-OostVrijheidswijkLeeuwardenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties409210,0941,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties2214313,3832025
Total area29 ha59 ha25,506 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land28 ha55 ha23,736 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water1 ha4 ha1,769 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,905 per km²2,434 per km²2,249 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area29 ha29 ha29 ha
Land27 ha27 ha28 ha
Water2 ha2 ha1 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodVrijheidswijk-Oost
1 Jan 20241,910 per km²
1 Jan 20251,900 per km²
1 Jan 20261,905 per km²