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Waterrijk in figures

Facts and figures about the Waterrijk neighbourhood in Meerhoven, Eindhoven 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 Meerhoven, Eindhoven and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

2,525

1 Jan 2026−40 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

925

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

910

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€614,000

2025Meerhoven: €533,000Eindhoven: €391,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€47,300

2024Meerhoven: €44,600Eindhoven: €36,400Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

4,267 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerhoven: 876 per km²Eindhoven: 2,840 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Waterrijk

The homes most recently listed in the Waterrijk neighbourhood in Meerhoven, Eindhoven, newest first.

For rent

All homes for rent

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

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

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

58%

1 Jan 2025Meerhoven: 24%Eindhoven: 10%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

4%

1 Jan 2025Meerhoven: 3%Eindhoven: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Owner-occupied74%72%44%57%
Rented from a housing association8%14%36%28%
Rented from another landlord18%13%20%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes13%27%42%37%
Terraced houses45%49%39%29%
Corner houses8%12%13%13%
Semi-detached houses7%3%2%9%
Detached houses27%10%4%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes9105,325121,1918,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes031,52969,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€614,000€533,000€391,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes87%73%58%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses45%49%39%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses8%12%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses7%3%2%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses27%10%4%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes13%27%42%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes4%3%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied74%72%44%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association8%14%36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord18%13%20%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago42%76%90%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years58%24%10%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes26%28%56%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Meerhoven: 5Eindhoven: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Meerhoven: 5Eindhoven: 8Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaterrijkMeerhoven
  • 0–14 years23.6% (595)
    Meerhoven: 19.6% · Eindhoven: 13.3% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years14.9% (375)
    Meerhoven: 12.2% · Eindhoven: 14.6% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years30.6% (770)
    Meerhoven: 30.6% · Eindhoven: 32.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28.2% (710)
    Meerhoven: 26.7% · Eindhoven: 23.1% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years2.4% (60)
    Meerhoven: 8.8% · Eindhoven: 12% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over0.4% (10)
    Meerhoven: 2.1% · Eindhoven: 4.6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Men51.4%1,29551.9%7,06052.1%130,17549.8%9,025,827
Women48.6%1,22548.1%6,53547.9%119,60850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Never married56%1,41548.5%6,60057.3%143,13250.2%9,101,569
Married38.2%96544.5%6,05031.1%77,63237.3%6,758,191
Divorced4.8%1204.8%6507.8%19,5317.7%1,404,105
Widowed1%252.2%2953.8%9,4884.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Dutch origin50%1,26045.4%6,17053.1%132,61970.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)14.1%35513.3%1,80515.1%37,8409.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe35.9%90541.3%5,61531.8%79,32419.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin49.9%1,26045.5%6,17553.1%132,61970.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin5%1254.3%5804%10,1033.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe12.5%31510.9%1,48510.8%26,9038.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe9.3%2358.9%1,21511.1%27,7376.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe23.4%59030.4%4,13021%52,42111%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents2,52513,590249,78318,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,2957,060130,1759,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,2256,535119,6089,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years5952,66033,1722,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years3751,65536,3712,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years7704,16581,2914,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years7103,63057,6544,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years601,19529,9032,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1029011,392956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,4156,600143,1329,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married9656,05077,6326,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced12065019,5311,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed252959,488866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,2606,170132,61912,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3551,80537,8401,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe9055,61579,3243,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,2606,175132,61912,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin12558010,103614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe3151,48526,9031,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe2351,21527,7371,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe5904,13052,4211,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births251052,228166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents105992025
Deaths10452,072173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents558102025
Population density4,267 per km²876 per km²2,840 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over651,45540,7713,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,93010,940216,70015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,8709,630180,28012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age601,31036,4203,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents2,5652,5302,525
Men1,3251,3051,295
Women1,2401,2301,225
0–14 years675625595
15–24 years315340375
25–44 years880800770
45–64 years625700710
Never married1,4851,4251,415
Married945970965
Divorced120115120
Widowed151525
Dutch origin1,4051,3201,260
European origin (outside the Netherlands)360355355
Origin outside Europe795855905
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,4051,3251,260
Born in the Netherlands, European origin125120125
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe290295315
Born elsewhere in Europe235235235
Born outside Europe510560590
Population density4,335 per km²4,281 per km²4,267 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 over1,9201,9201,9501,930
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,8601,8501,8901,870
Residents of state pension age60606060

Households

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

Average household size

2.7

1 Jan 2026−0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Single-person households23.7%22026.8%1,44550.5%66,19040.3%3,412,202
Households without children19.4%18027%1,45524.1%31,54728.3%2,398,121
Households with children57%53046.1%2,48525.4%33,26831.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Households9255,395131,0058,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households2201,44566,1903,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1801,45531,5472,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children5302,48533,2682,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.72.51.92.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households920915925
Single-person households200200220
Households without children200195180
Households with children520525530
Average household size2.82.82.7

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€320,200

2024Meerhoven: €283,400Eindhoven: €36,600Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.4%

2024Meerhoven: 1.9%Eindhoven: 4.1%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

1.9%

2024Meerhoven: 2.9%Eindhoven: 7.7%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)27.2%28.8%39.5%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)29.1%32.3%38.5%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)43.7%38.9%22%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)13.3%19.7%47.1%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)38.2%41%36.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)48.5%39.3%16.7%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,9009,900199,40014,480,6002024
Average income per resident€47,300€44,600€36,400€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)27.2%28.8%39.5%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)43.7%38.9%22%20%2024
People living in poverty1.4%1.9%4.1%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line1.9%2.9%7.7%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)13.3%19.7%47.1%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)48.5%39.3%16.7%20%2024
Median household wealth€320,200€283,400€36,600€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,600

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

85%

2024Meerhoven: 78%Eindhoven: 71%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)64%66%56%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%23%31%27%
Self-employed (register data)12%11%13%17%
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,6007,790136,1309,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)85%78%71%72%2024
Employees (register data)88%89%87%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)64%66%56%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%23%31%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)12%11%13%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
WaterrijkMeerhoven
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Meerhoven: 12% · Eindhoven: 17% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    Meerhoven: 3% · Eindhoven: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Meerhoven: 1% · Eindhoven: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Meerhoven: 1% · Eindhoven: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance20906,770409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit4029010,600798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)301302,970173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)501,29036,1103,359,14031 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 over1%1%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%3%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%12%17%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 assistance1010101020
People on disability benefit3030303040
People on unemployment benefit (WW)4040303030
People receiving state pension (AOW)6060606050
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%2%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%2%2%2%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%3%3%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)21.1%40022.4%2,28023.8%46,46026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)24.2%46025.9%2,64033.4%65,22040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)54.7%1,04051.7%5,26042.8%83,69033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils330
  • Secondary school pupils280
  • Vocational (MBO) students70
  • Higher professional (HBO) students70
  • University (WO) students50
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils3301,54018,1901,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils2801,11011,560935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students702705,190466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students702908,130440,2202025
University (WO) students5019010,040335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)4002,28046,4603,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)4602,64065,2205,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)1,0405,26083,6904,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)2701,96044,9403,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)5302,69048,0103,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)4002,46064,0405,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)5302,87066,6005,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)9104,87081,7104,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1,1805,59085,6404,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,560 kWh

2025Meerhoven: 2,940 kWhEindhoven: 2,330 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

360 m³

2024Meerhoven: 120 m³Eindhoven: 750 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,430 kWh

2025Meerhoven: 1,040 kWhEindhoven: 690 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
WaterrijkMeerhoven
  • Homes using natural gas24%
    Meerhoven: 10% · Eindhoven: 79% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas71%
    Meerhoven: 88% · Eindhoven: 15% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power58%
    Meerhoven: 40% · Eindhoven: 32% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes on district heating58%
    Meerhoven: 83% · Eindhoven: 8% · Netherlands: 7%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically17%
    Meerhoven: 7% · Eindhoven: 11% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,560 kWh2,940 kWh2,330 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,430 kWh1,040 kWh690 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home360 m³120 m³750 m³800 m³2024
Homes on district heating58%83%8%7%2025
Homes without natural gas71%88%15%12%2025
Homes using natural gas24%10%79%81%2025
Homes with solar power58%40%32%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically17%7%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)

75.1%

8 Nov 2026Meerhoven: 70.2%Eindhoven: 71.5%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

99.9%

8 Nov 2026Meerhoven: 96.8%Eindhoven: 48.3%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

0%

8 Nov 2026Meerhoven: 0.1%Eindhoven: 7.8%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

683

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
WaterrijkMeerhoven
  • Label A+++++0%
    Meerhoven: 0% · Eindhoven: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.6%
    Meerhoven: 0.3% · Eindhoven: 0.7% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++2.3%
    Meerhoven: 3.4% · Eindhoven: 3.7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++2.5%
    Meerhoven: 8.6% · Eindhoven: 4.3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+12.9%
    Meerhoven: 13.4% · Eindhoven: 7% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A81.6%
    Meerhoven: 71.1% · Eindhoven: 32.7% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B0.1%
    Meerhoven: 2.9% · Eindhoven: 14.5% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C0%
    Meerhoven: 0.1% · Eindhoven: 21% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D0%
    Meerhoven: 0% · Eindhoven: 8.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0%
    Meerhoven: 0% · Eindhoven: 4.2% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0%
    Meerhoven: 0% · Eindhoven: 2.3% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0%
    Meerhoven: 0.1% · Eindhoven: 1.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label6833,80992,1695,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)75.1%70.2%71.5%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.6%0.3%0.7%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++2.3%3.4%3.7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++2.5%8.6%4.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+12.9%13.4%7%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A81.6%71.1%32.7%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B0.1%2.9%14.5%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C0%0.1%21%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D0%0%8.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0%0%4.2%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0%0%2.3%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0%0.1%1.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better99.9%96.8%48.3%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G0%0.1%7.8%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%

2024Meerhoven: 10.7%Eindhoven: 10.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

95

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

15

2024Meerhoven: 33Eindhoven: 77Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

40

2024
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care954306,230486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)10%10.7%10.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients4043518,9601,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents153377722024

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.

WaterrijkMeerhoven

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.2 km · Eindhoven: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.6 within 3 km · 19.4 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.3 km · Eindhoven: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 8.8 within 3 km · 40 within 5 km

  • Department store3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.6 km · Eindhoven: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2.6 within 5 km · 9 within 10 km · 21.2 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.4 km · Eindhoven: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 2.3 within 3 km · 10.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service5.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 5.1 km · Eindhoven: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.4 km · Eindhoven: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic5.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 5.1 km · Eindhoven: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 5.4 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)5.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 5.1 km · Eindhoven: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 4.4 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 0.8 km · Eindhoven: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.5 within 1 km · 9.8 within 3 km · 25.6 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 0.7 km · Eindhoven: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 12.1 within 3 km · 31.9 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.1 km · Eindhoven: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.1 within 1 km · 5.6 within 3 km · 16.9 within 5 km

  • Secondary school5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 4.1 km · Eindhoven: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 21.3 within 10 km

  • VMBO school5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 4.1 km · Eindhoven: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 18.4 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school5.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 4.7 km · Eindhoven: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0.1 within 5 km · 12.3 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station6.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 5.3 km · Eindhoven: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station7.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 6.8 km · Eindhoven: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.7 km · Eindhoven: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.2 km · Eindhoven: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 8.6 within 3 km · 49.6 within 5 km

  • Café2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.4 km · Eindhoven: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 4.9 within 3 km · 13.8 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.1 km · Eindhoven: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 8.4 within 3 km · 48.8 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 1.7 km · Eindhoven: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 3 within 5 km · 30.2 within 10 km · 49.1 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 3.5 km · Eindhoven: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool7.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 6.7 km · Eindhoven: 3 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink7.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 6.6 km · Eindhoven: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 2.6 km · Eindhoven: 2.9 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 1.7 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 14.2 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 3.5 km · Eindhoven: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 7.9 within 10 km · 11.1 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue7.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 6.6 km · Eindhoven: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 3.1 km · Eindhoven: 3.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km · 6.4 within 20 km

  • Sauna7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 6.2 km · Eindhoven: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 3.6 km · Eindhoven: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction4.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 4.7 km · Eindhoven: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 3 within 10 km · 9.8 within 20 km · 35 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Meerhoven: 2.9 km · Eindhoven: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.9 km1.4 km0.8 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.9 km1.2 km0.7 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.6 km0.8 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.6 km1.1 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km5.65.111.19.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km00.31.31.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km2.32.610.67.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km10.211.225.416.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance5.2 km5.1 km3.5 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.8 km1.4 km0.9 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance5.2 km5.1 km2.7 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0.40.32.11.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km444.42.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km5.46.47.38.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance5.2 km5.1 km3.1 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0.40.31.60.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km333.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km4.44.954.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km00.92.21.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km4.65.918.7111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km19.422.645.623.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.9 km1.3 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km01.35.66.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km8.811.151.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km4053.4120102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance3.1 km1.6 km1.9 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km2.63.75.22.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km99.311.76.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km21.222.323.319.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.6 km1.4 km1.1 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km00.34.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km4.96.143.322.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km13.822.888.248.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.9 km1.1 km0.5 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km00.79.95.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km8.412.897.346.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km48.872.2212.699.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance2.4 km1.2 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km01.210.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km8.612.9107.665.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km49.667232.2143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.6 km1.7 km2.2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km3416.217.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km30.229.430.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km49.150.251.699.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.51.12.12.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km9.89.217.219.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km25.628.145.943.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.6 km0.7 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km1.10.92.52.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km12.110.22214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km31.937.157.933.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.10.51.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km16.919.529.5221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance5.1 km4.1 km1.4 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km0053.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km0.73.112.381 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km21.323.324.420.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance5.1 km4.1 km1.5 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km004.23.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km0.7310.571 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km18.420.321.418.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance5.4 km4.7 km1.7 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km002.721 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km0.116.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km12.314.314.711.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.7 km1.7 km2.6 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance6.2 km5.3 km3.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance7.7 km6.8 km3.9 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance3 km3.5 km3.1 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance7.2 km6.7 km3 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance7.5 km6.6 km5.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance2.7 km2.6 km2.9 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km1.723.73.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km778.98.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km14.215.717.722.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3 km3.5 km2.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km11.453.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km7.98.78.38.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km11.11212.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance7.5 km6.6 km3.5 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance2.6 km3.1 km3.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km1.21.83.11.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km55.45.22.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km6.47.48.37.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance7.1 km6.2 km2.3 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance3.1 km3.6 km2.4 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance4.6 km4.7 km4.2 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km33.13.62.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km9.89.4108.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km3535.536.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.4 km2.9 km2.7 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

260

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WaterrijkMeerhoven
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Meerhoven: 0% · Eindhoven: 0.2% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy5.8% (15)
    Meerhoven: 9.3% · Eindhoven: 11.1% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants17.3% (45)
    Meerhoven: 18.4% · Eindhoven: 17.4% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication11.5% (30)
    Meerhoven: 15.6% · Eindhoven: 10.7% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate7.7% (20)
    Meerhoven: 6.3% · Eindhoven: 4.8% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services34.6% (90)
    Meerhoven: 28.8% · Eindhoven: 28.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care13.5% (35)
    Meerhoven: 14% · Eindhoven: 16.1% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services9.6% (25)
    Meerhoven: 7.4% · Eindhoven: 10.9% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations2601,82533,5452,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing007081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy151703,740368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants453355,830419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication302853,585202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate201151,600123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services905259,670647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care352555,395435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services251353,645274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

962

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1

1 Jan 2026Meerhoven: 1Eindhoven: 0.7Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,626 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerhoven: 351 per km²Eindhoven: 1,103 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

40

1 Jan 2026−8 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Petrol cars63.2%60866.6%3,63079.1%76,74677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels36.8%35433.4%1,82220.9%20,25322.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars9625,45296,9997,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars6083,63076,7466,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels3541,82220,2531,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household110.70.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,626 per km²351 per km²1,103 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles402496,877706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars695656608
Cars on other fuels242313354
Cars per household11.11
Motorcycles484440

Area and buildings

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

Total area

61 ha

2026Meerhoven: 1,587 haEindhoven: 8,936 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,443 per km²

1 Jan 2026Meerhoven: 1,287 per km²Eindhoven: 2,942 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

11

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
WaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlands
Land98.3%59 ha97.7%1,551 ha98.4%8,796 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water1.7%1 ha2.3%36 ha1.6%141 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWaterrijkMeerhovenEindhovenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1151416,7431,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0467413,3832025
Total area61 ha1,587 ha8,936 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land59 ha1,551 ha8,796 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water1 ha36 ha141 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,443 per km²1,287 per km²2,942 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area61 ha61 ha61 ha
Land59 ha59 ha59 ha
Water2 ha2 ha1 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWaterrijk
1 Jan 20241,432 per km²
1 Jan 20251,442 per km²
1 Jan 20261,443 per km²