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Waddeneilandenbuurt in figures

Facts and figures about the Waddeneilandenbuurt neighbourhood in Vathorst-De Laak, Amersfoort 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 Vathorst-De Laak, Amersfoort and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

355

1 Jan 2026+10 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

170

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

171

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€427,000

2025Vathorst-De Laak: €519,000Amersfoort: €446,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

3,586 per km²

1 Jan 2026Vathorst-De Laak: 3,718 per km²Amersfoort: 2,618 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

100%

1 Jan 2025Vathorst-De Laak: 43%Amersfoort: 9%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

4%

1 Jan 2025Vathorst-De Laak: 4%Amersfoort: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Owner-occupied61%66%58%57%
Rented from a housing association0%23%29%28%
Rented from another landlord39%11%13%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes50%34%38%37%
Terraced houses39%43%38%29%
Corner houses9%12%14%13%
Semi-detached houses1%6%6%9%
Detached houses0%5%4%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1714,24172,3678,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes04233569,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€427,000€519,000€446,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes50%66%62%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses39%43%38%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses9%12%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses1%6%6%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses0%5%4%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes50%34%38%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes4%4%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied61%66%58%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%23%29%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord39%11%13%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago0%57%91%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years100%43%9%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes39%34%42%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

30

2025Vathorst-De Laak: 20Amersfoort: 11Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Vathorst-De Laak: 5Amersfoort: 8Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De Laak
  • 0–14 years21.1% (75)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 24.1% · Amersfoort: 16.5% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years9.9% (35)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 11.1% · Amersfoort: 11.9% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years53.5% (190)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 35.2% · Amersfoort: 27.7% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years12.7% (45)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 22.9% · Amersfoort: 26.9% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years2.8% (10)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 5.2% · Amersfoort: 13.2% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over0% (0)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 1.5% · Amersfoort: 4% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Men51.4%18550.3%5,48549.6%81,22449.8%9,025,827
Women48.6%17549.7%5,41050.4%82,54050.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Never married61.1%22057.2%6,24051.4%84,16650.2%9,101,569
Married33.3%12035%3,82036.8%60,33237.3%6,758,191
Divorced4.2%156.1%6708.1%13,2767.7%1,404,105
Widowed1.4%51.6%1703.7%5,9904.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Dutch origin63.9%23067.7%7,38070.6%115,61270.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)4.2%156.5%7056.4%10,5049.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe31.9%11525.8%2,81523%37,64819.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin63.9%23067.7%7,38070.6%115,61270.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.8%103.1%3352.9%4,7803.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe20.8%7514.9%1,62011.1%18,2568.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.4%53.4%3753.5%5,7246.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe11.1%4010.9%1,19011.8%19,39211%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Residents35510,895163,76418,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1855,48581,2249,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1755,41082,5409,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years752,63026,9702,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years351,21019,4212,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years1903,83545,3234,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years452,50043,9894,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years1056521,5592,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over01606,502956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married2206,24084,1669,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1203,82060,3326,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1567013,2761,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed51705,990866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2307,380115,61212,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1570510,5041,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1152,81537,6483,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2307,380115,61212,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin103354,780614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe751,62018,2561,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe53755,7241,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe401,19019,3921,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births102051,735166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents30201192025
Deaths0351,246173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents058102025
Population density3,586 per km²3,718 per km²2,618 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over1067027,2553,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2908,270136,82015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2807,660112,41012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age1061024,4103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents345350355
Men170180185
Women175175175
0–14 years607075
15–24 years353035
25–44 years195195190
45–64 years404545
Never married215225220
Married105105120
Divorced151515
Widowed505
Dutch origin215225230
European origin (outside the Netherlands)151515
Origin outside Europe115110115
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin215225230
Born in the Netherlands, European origin51010
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe807575
Born elsewhere in Europe555
Born outside Europe354040
Population density3,456 per km²3,558 per km²3,586 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 over290280290290
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age280270280280
Residents of state pension age10101010

Households

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

Average household size

2.1

1 Jan 2026+0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Single-person households41.2%7027.1%1,15538.3%28,34740.3%3,412,202
Households without children23.5%4023.3%99026.8%19,82828.3%2,398,121
Households with children35.3%6049.6%2,11034.8%25,75231.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Households1704,25073,9278,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households701,15528,3473,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children4099019,8282,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children602,11025,7522,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.12.52.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households175175170
Single-person households758070
Households without children503540
Households with children455560
Average household size222.1

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€82,700

2024Vathorst-De Laak: €205,200Amersfoort: €166,400Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

3.8%

2024Vathorst-De Laak: 1.7%Amersfoort: 2.4%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

2.4%

2024Vathorst-De Laak: 3.4%Amersfoort: 5.8%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)15%26.4%34.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)51.1%35.3%39.8%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)33.9%38.3%25.3%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)27.8%20.3%34.8%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)43.2%39%39.9%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)29%40.7%25.3%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients3007,300129,10014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)15%26.4%34.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)33.9%38.3%25.3%20%2024
People living in poverty3.8%1.7%2.4%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line2.4%3.4%5.8%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)27.8%20.3%34.8%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)29%40.7%25.3%20%2024
Median household wealth€82,700€205,200€166,400€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

250

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

90%

2024Vathorst-De Laak: 84%Amersfoort: 75%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%62%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)19%22%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)19%16%16%17%
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)2506,22091,7009,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)90%84%75%72%2024
Employees (register data)81%84%84%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)62%62%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)19%22%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)19%16%16%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De Laak
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 7% · Amersfoort: 18% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 4% · Amersfoort: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 1% · Amersfoort: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 1% · Amersfoort: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance01103,530409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit203507,200798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)01001,730173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)1061024,2803,359,14031 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 over0%1%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%4%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over4%7%18%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 assistance00000
People on disability benefit1010101020
People on unemployment benefit (WW)10101000
People receiving state pension (AOW)1010101010
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 over2%2%0%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%4%4%5%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%4%3%4%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils20
  • Secondary school pupils10
  • Vocational (MBO) students0
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils201,27014,3801,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils108309,900935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students02404,460466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students102704,040440,2202025
University (WO) students01101,860335,9302025

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,540 kWh

2025Vathorst-De Laak: 3,220 kWhAmersfoort: 2,470 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,570 kWh

2025Vathorst-De Laak: 1,080 kWhAmersfoort: 800 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De Laak
  • Homes using natural gas0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 32% · Amersfoort: 82% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas99%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 65% · Amersfoort: 13% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power69%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 54% · Amersfoort: 41% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes on district heating20%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 35% · Amersfoort: 6% · Netherlands: 7%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically79%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 32% · Amersfoort: 11% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,540 kWh3,220 kWh2,470 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,570 kWh1,080 kWh800 kWh930 kWh2025
Homes on district heating20%35%6%7%2025
Homes without natural gas99%65%13%12%2025
Homes using natural gas0%32%82%81%2025
Homes with solar power69%54%41%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically79%32%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)

98.5%

8 Nov 2026Vathorst-De Laak: 77.2%Amersfoort: 64.1%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

100%

8 Nov 2026Vathorst-De Laak: 99.5%Amersfoort: 55.2%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

0%

8 Nov 2026Vathorst-De Laak: 0.1%Amersfoort: 6.8%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

195

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De Laak
  • Label A+++++0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 0% · Amersfoort: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 2.8% · Amersfoort: 0.5% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++9.2%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 19.6% · Amersfoort: 4.1% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++10.8%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 3.3% · Amersfoort: 2.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+16.9%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 9% · Amersfoort: 6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A63.1%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 64.8% · Amersfoort: 42% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 0.4% · Amersfoort: 15.7% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 0% · Amersfoort: 17.1% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 0% · Amersfoort: 5.2% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 0% · Amersfoort: 3.3% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 0.1% · Amersfoort: 1.9% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0%
    Vathorst-De Laak: 0% · Amersfoort: 1.6% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label1953,48047,7015,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)98.5%77.2%64.1%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%2.8%0.5%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++9.2%19.6%4.1%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++10.8%3.3%2.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+16.9%9%6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A63.1%64.8%42%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B0%0.4%15.7%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C0%0%17.1%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D0%0%5.2%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0%0%3.3%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0%0.1%1.9%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0%0%1.6%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better100%99.5%55.2%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G0%0.1%6.8%9.6%8 Nov 2026

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.

WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De Laak

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.4 km · Amersfoort: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 2.3 within 1 km · 5.1 within 3 km · 15.1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.6 km · Amersfoort: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 7.6 within 1 km · 13 within 3 km · 34.4 within 5 km

  • Department store1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.5 km · Amersfoort: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 3 within 5 km · 5.3 within 10 km · 17.9 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1 km · Amersfoort: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.1 within 3 km · 9.7 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service7.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 7.2 km · Amersfoort: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1 km · Amersfoort: 1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 7.1 km · Amersfoort: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 5.2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)7.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 7.2 km · Amersfoort: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 1.2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 0.6 km · Amersfoort: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 11.4 within 3 km · 37.9 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 0.6 km · Amersfoort: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 18.9 within 3 km · 43.3 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 0.7 km · Amersfoort: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 7.1 within 3 km · 22.4 within 5 km

  • Secondary school0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.2 km · Amersfoort: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km · 25.7 within 10 km

  • VMBO school0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.2 km · Amersfoort: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 7 within 5 km · 24.4 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.6 km · Amersfoort: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 5 within 5 km · 14.7 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.8 km · Amersfoort: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station9.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 9.7 km · Amersfoort: 4.9 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 2.5 km · Amersfoort: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 0.8 km · Amersfoort: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 4.6 within 1 km · 14 within 3 km · 32.3 within 5 km

  • Café1.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 2.2 km · Amersfoort: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.2 km · Amersfoort: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 6.2 within 1 km · 11.2 within 3 km · 25.9 within 5 km

  • Hotel3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 3.1 km · Amersfoort: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2.6 within 5 km · 14.2 within 10 km · 32 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.8 km · Amersfoort: 2 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 4.9 km · Amersfoort: 2.9 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink32 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 31.5 km · Amersfoort: 26.9 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum5.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 7.1 km · Amersfoort: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0.1 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km · 16.2 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue5.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 7.2 km · Amersfoort: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km · 12.2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue8.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 9 km · Amersfoort: 4.5 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema8.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 8.7 km · Amersfoort: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Sauna7.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 7.9 km · Amersfoort: 4 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 1.5 km · Amersfoort: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction4.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 3.8 km · Amersfoort: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2 within 10 km · 9 within 20 km · 46.9 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Vathorst-De Laak: 4.2 km · Amersfoort: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance2.1 km1 km0.8 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.6 km1.4 km0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.6 km0.6 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.1 km0.7 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km7.16.7129.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km00.51.11.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km2.11.877.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km9.76.615.216.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance7.8 km7.2 km4.1 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance2.1 km1 km1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance6.2 km7.1 km4.1 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km000.81.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km221.32.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km5.26.69.38.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance7.8 km7.2 km4.1 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km000.80.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km1111.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km1.22.64.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km2.30.821.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km5.14.714.5111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km15.110.428.923.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.8 km1.6 km0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km7.62.15.76.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km1312.340.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km34.430.377.3102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance1.1 km1.5 km2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km32.21.92.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km5.35.876.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km17.917.421.519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.2 km2.2 km1.2 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km002.22.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km21.318.822.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km4.243048.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.5 km1.2 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km6.21.85.85.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km11.210.348.846.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km25.921.881.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.8 km0.8 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km4.62.78.381 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km1413.573.865.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km32.329.6124.1143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance3.4 km3.1 km1.8 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km2.62.27.917.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km14.214.517.742.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km3233.841.799.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.22.93.32.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km11.413.823.219.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km37.933.353.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.6 km0.6 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.43.73.32.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km18.918.723.414.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km43.339.95733.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.21.61.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km22.417.228.7221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance0.6 km1.2 km1.4 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km1.11.96.73.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km73.914.281 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km25.725.326.920.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance0.6 km1.2 km1.5 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km1.11.96.23.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km73.913.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km24.424.824.818.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance0.6 km1.6 km1.7 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km1.113.921 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km52.78.64.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km14.714.316.911.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.1 km2.5 km1.8 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance0.5 km1.8 km2.6 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance9.4 km9.7 km4.9 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance0.8 km1.8 km2 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance3.4 km4.9 km2.9 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance32 km31.5 km26.9 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance5.4 km7.1 km3.6 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km0.103.93.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km66.78.48.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km16.217.21922.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance5.5 km7.2 km3.5 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km003.13.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km66.27.68.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km12.213.415.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance8.8 km9 km4.5 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance8.5 km8.7 km4.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km001.21.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km2222.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km23.34.57.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance7.5 km7.9 km4 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance0.9 km1.5 km1.7 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance4.7 km3.8 km2.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km23.24.12.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km98.888.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km46.947.448.839.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance3.9 km4.2 km2.5 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

80

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De Laak
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 0.4% · Amersfoort: 0.4% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy12.5% (10)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 7.1% · Amersfoort: 8.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants6.3% (5)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 9.6% · Amersfoort: 13.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.3% (5)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 12.1% · Amersfoort: 9.3% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate6.3% (5)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 4.6% · Amersfoort: 4% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services31.3% (25)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 35% · Amersfoort: 30.1% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care25% (20)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 23.6% · Amersfoort: 22.8% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services18.8% (15)
    Vathorst-De Laak: 8.2% · Amersfoort: 10.9% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations801,40024,8752,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing059581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy101002,175368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants51353,425419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication51702,310202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate5651,005123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services254907,485647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care203305,675435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services151152,710274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

152

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.9

1 Jan 2026Vathorst-De Laak: 1Amersfoort: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,522 per km²

1 Jan 2026Vathorst-De Laak: 1,458 per km²Amersfoort: 1,050 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

18

1 Jan 2025
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Petrol cars74.3%11369.6%2,97376.4%50,15677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels25.7%3930.4%1,30023.6%15,52222.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1524,27365,6787,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1132,97350,1566,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels391,30015,5221,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.910.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,522 per km²1,458 per km²1,050 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles182955,531691,3411 Jan 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars119113113
Cars on other fuels283539
Cars per household0.90.90.9

Area and buildings

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

Total area

10 ha

2026Vathorst-De Laak: 313 haAmersfoort: 6,386 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,470 per km²

1 Jan 2026Vathorst-De Laak: 1,482 per km²Amersfoort: 2,459 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

44

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
WaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlands
Land100%10 ha93.6%293 ha97.9%6,254 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha6.4%20 ha2.1%132 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWaddeneilandenbuurtVathorst-De LaakAmersfoortNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties4414410,2751,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0316813,3832025
Total area10 ha313 ha6,386 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land10 ha293 ha6,254 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha20 ha132 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,470 per km²1,482 per km²2,459 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area10 ha10 ha10 ha
Land10 ha10 ha10 ha
Water1 ha1 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWaddeneilandenbuurt
1 Jan 20241,407 per km²
1 Jan 20251,467 per km²
1 Jan 20261,470 per km²