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Facts and figures about the Watervlietbuurt neighbourhood in Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord, Velsen 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 Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord, Velsen and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

1,235

1 Jan 2026+30 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

520

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

486

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€326,000

2025Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: €294,000Velsen: €408,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

2,614 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 678 per km²Velsen: 1,551 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

0%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 4%Velsen: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

1%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 4%Velsen: 3%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Owner-occupied87%43%57%57%
Rented from a housing association6%48%36%28%
Rented from another landlord7%10%8%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes27%43%40%37%
Terraced houses43%36%38%29%
Corner houses21%15%14%13%
Semi-detached houses7%5%6%9%
Detached houses1%1%2%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes4862,53232,2318,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes065169,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€326,000€294,000€408,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes73%57%60%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses43%36%38%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses21%15%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses7%5%6%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses1%1%2%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes27%43%40%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes1%4%3%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied87%43%57%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association6%48%36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord7%10%8%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%96%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%4%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes13%57%43%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 15Velsen: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 5Velsen: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-Noord
  • 0–14 years17% (210)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 16.9% · Velsen: 14.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years11.3% (140)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 12.5% · Velsen: 10.7% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years32.8% (405)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 33.2% · Velsen: 24.4% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years25.9% (320)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 23.8% · Velsen: 27.7% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years11.3% (140)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 10.9% · Velsen: 16.7% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over1.6% (20)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2.7% · Velsen: 5.6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Men52.6%65051.8%3,11549.7%34,97349.8%9,025,827
Women47.4%58548.2%2,89550.3%35,38850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Never married50.2%62054.9%3,30047.9%33,69450.2%9,101,569
Married41.3%51033.4%2,00538%26,75437.3%6,758,191
Divorced6.9%858.7%5208.8%6,1717.7%1,404,105
Widowed1.6%203.1%1855.3%3,7424.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Dutch origin63.2%78051.6%3,10075.7%53,24870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)15.8%19515.1%9058.6%6,0409.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe21.1%26033.4%2,00515.7%11,07319.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin62.9%78051.5%3,09575.7%53,24870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin6%754.7%2803.5%2,4833.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe10.5%13013%7807.1%5,0148.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe10.1%12510.5%6305.1%3,5576.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe10.5%13020.4%1,2258.6%6,05911%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents1,2356,01070,36118,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men6503,11534,9739,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women5852,89535,3889,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years2101,01510,5092,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years1407507,5222,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years4051,99517,1784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years3201,43019,5164,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years14065511,7242,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over201603,912956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married6203,30033,6949,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married5102,00526,7546,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced855206,1711,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed201853,742866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin7803,10053,24812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1959056,0401,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe2602,00511,0733,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin7803,09553,24812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin752802,483614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1307805,0141,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe1256303,5571,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1301,2256,0591,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births1585644166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1015992025
Deaths035759173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents0511102025
Population density2,614 per km²678 per km²1,551 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over16082515,2433,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over1,0205,00059,88015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age8804,29046,25012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age14071013,6303,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents1,2051,2301,235
Men635650650
Women565580585
0–14 years205205210
15–24 years140150140
25–44 years390395405
45–64 years320325320
Never married595620620
Married495505510
Divorced908585
Widowed202020
Dutch origin785785780
European origin (outside the Netherlands)210210195
Origin outside Europe210235260
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin785785780
Born in the Netherlands, European origin807575
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe105120130
Born elsewhere in Europe130135125
Born outside Europe110115130
Population density2,556 per km²2,609 per km²2,614 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 over1,0201,0301,0201,020
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age900900890880
Residents of state pension age130130130140

Households

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

Average household size

2.4

1 Jan 2026+0.1 since 1 Jan 2024
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Single-person households28.8%15040.3%1,06037.5%12,11240.3%3,412,202
Households without children28.8%15023.2%61027.8%8,98028.3%2,398,121
Households with children42.3%22036.5%96034.7%11,19331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Households5202,63532,2858,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1501,06012,1123,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children1506108,9802,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children22096011,1932,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.22.12.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households515525520
Single-person households155155150
Households without children145145150
Households with children215220220
Average household size2.32.42.4

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€153,000

2024Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: €18,200Velsen: €169,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

3.4%

2024Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 4.8%Velsen: 2.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

2.8%

2024Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 11.4%Velsen: 5.9%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.4%43.7%37.9%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)48.3%43.4%41.6%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)17.3%12.9%20.5%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)25.6%45.6%37%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)57.6%42.8%41.6%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)16.8%11.6%21.4%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients1,0004,40056,60014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.4%43.7%37.9%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)17.3%12.9%20.5%20%2024
People living in poverty3.4%4.8%2.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line2.8%11.4%5.9%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)25.6%45.6%37%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)16.8%11.6%21.4%20%2024
Median household wealth€153,000€18,200€169,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

730

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

75%

2024Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 67%Velsen: 72%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)61%54%58%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%31%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)15%15%16%17%
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)7302,92037,1809,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)75%67%72%72%2024
Employees (register data)85%85%84%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)61%54%58%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%31%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)15%15%16%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-Noord
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over14%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 14% · Velsen: 23% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 7% · Velsen: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 4% · Velsen: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 1% · Velsen: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance102101,450409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit503703,360798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1060570173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)14071013,5803,359,14031 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%4%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%7%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over14%14%23%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Dec 202431 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance1010101010
People on disability benefit5050505050
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1010101010
People receiving state pension (AOW)130130130130140
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 over1%1%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%5%5%5%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over12%12%13%14%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)26.8%26038%1,75027.2%14,20026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)54.6%53048.5%2,23044.5%23,24040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)18.6%18013.5%62028.3%14,78033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils120
  • Secondary school pupils50
  • Vocational (MBO) students40
  • Higher professional (HBO) students30
  • University (WO) students10
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils1205205,7301,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils503303,680935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students402101,890466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students30801,230440,2202025
University (WO) students1030560335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)2601,75014,2003,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)5302,23023,2405,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)18062014,7804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)2001,47013,5503,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)3401,91014,6803,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)4702,08022,6105,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)5902,48024,1105,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)12052013,9504,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)23077015,7804,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,660 kWh

2025Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2,420 kWhVelsen: 2,370 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

940 m³

2024Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 850 m³Velsen: 840 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

560 kWh

2025Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 440 kWhVelsen: 510 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-Noord
  • Homes using natural gas97%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 93% · Velsen: 92% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas1%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 5% · Velsen: 4% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power28%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 29% · Velsen: 26% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically3%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 7% · Velsen: 6% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,660 kWh2,420 kWh2,370 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home560 kWh440 kWh510 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home940 m³850 m³840 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas1%5%4%12%2025
Homes using natural gas97%93%92%81%2025
Homes with solar power28%29%26%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically3%7%6%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)

51.9%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 70.7%Velsen: 63.6%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

23.8%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 25.2%Velsen: 34.3%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

30.2%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 18.2%Velsen: 14.5%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

252

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-Noord
  • Label A+++++0%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0% · Velsen: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.2% · Velsen: 0.3% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 5.8% · Velsen: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.4% · Velsen: 1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+3.6%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 1.9% · Velsen: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A20.2%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 16.9% · Velsen: 24.9% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B6.7%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 16.9% · Velsen: 17.3% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C19%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 23% · Velsen: 22.8% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D20.2%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 16.8% · Velsen: 11.2% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E15.9%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 8.8% · Velsen: 7.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F7.5%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 5.6% · Velsen: 3.8% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G6.7%
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 3.7% · Velsen: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label2521,80820,7065,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)51.9%70.7%63.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0.2%0.3%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0%5.8%3.5%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0%0.4%1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+3.6%1.9%4.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A20.2%16.9%24.9%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B6.7%16.9%17.3%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C19%23%22.8%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D20.2%16.8%11.2%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E15.9%8.8%7.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F7.5%5.6%3.8%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G6.7%3.7%3.7%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better23.8%25.2%34.3%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G30.2%18.2%14.5%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

7.3%

2024Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 10.9%Velsen: 11.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

25

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

29

2024Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 65Velsen: 73Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

35

2024
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care251701,890486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)7.3%10.9%11.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients353705,0601,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents296573722024

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.

WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-Noord

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.6 km · Velsen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 1 within 1 km · 11.2 within 3 km · 23.9 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.5 km · Velsen: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 6.3 within 1 km · 51.6 within 3 km · 93.7 within 5 km

  • Department store1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 1.7 km · Velsen: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2 within 5 km · 6.5 within 10 km · 19.1 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.6 km · Velsen: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 5 within 3 km · 18.3 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 1.2 km · Velsen: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.6 km · Velsen: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.5 km · Velsen: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 2 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 8.2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 1.2 km · Velsen: 3.8 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 5 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.7 km · Velsen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 7.7 within 3 km · 32.3 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.7 km · Velsen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1 within 1 km · 8.7 within 3 km · 29.8 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.7 km · Velsen: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1 within 1 km · 6 within 3 km · 20.3 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2.9 km · Velsen: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 3.4 within 3 km · 11.3 within 5 km · 18.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2.9 km · Velsen: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 3.4 within 3 km · 10.3 within 5 km · 17.1 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 3 km · Velsen: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1.8 within 3 km · 7.3 within 5 km · 10.1 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 1.4 km · Velsen: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station11.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 11.5 km · Velsen: 8.8 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access0.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.7 km · Velsen: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.5 km · Velsen: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 4 within 1 km · 38.3 within 3 km · 74 within 5 km

  • Café0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.6 km · Velsen: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 1.8 within 1 km · 19 within 3 km · 32.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.5 km · Velsen: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 4.6 within 1 km · 37.2 within 3 km · 70.2 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2.9 km · Velsen: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 4.2 within 5 km · 24.4 within 10 km · 102.3 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2.4 km · Velsen: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 3.7 km · Velsen: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink9.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 9.9 km · Velsen: 7.3 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 1.7 km · Velsen: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 4 within 5 km · 5.7 within 10 km · 23.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2.4 km · Velsen: 2.7 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 2.4 within 5 km · 3.7 within 10 km · 14.1 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue11.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 12 km · Velsen: 9.3 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 1.4 km · Velsen: 5.6 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1 within 5 km · 1.2 within 10 km · 6 within 20 km

  • Sauna5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 6.2 km · Velsen: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2.2 km · Velsen: 2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2.3 km · Velsen: 4.9 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 3.1 within 10 km · 13 within 20 km · 49.5 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 2.6 km · Velsen: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.3 km0.6 km0.7 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.3 km0.6 km0.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.5 km0.7 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.6 km0.7 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km65.58.49.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km1.111.71.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km54.86.67.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km18.317.414.116.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance0.9 km1.2 km3.8 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.3 km0.6 km0.8 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance0.3 km0.5 km3.2 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km221.31.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km333.42.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km8.27.88.38.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance0.9 km1.2 km3.8 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km110.80.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km222.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km54.85.24.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km10.91.91.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km11.29.57.4111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km23.923.31523.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.3 km0.5 km0.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km6.34.99.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km51.648.340.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km93.79275.3102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance1.3 km1.7 km1.6 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km221.92.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km6.55.86.26.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km19.119.120.819.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance0.3 km0.6 km0.9 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km1.81.22.72.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km1918.811.122.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km32.130.920.348.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.3 km0.5 km0.6 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km4.62.65.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km37.235.722.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km70.268.845.699.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.2 km0.5 km0.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km42.5681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km38.337.128.265.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km7471.661.4143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.6 km2.9 km1.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km4.24.28.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km24.423.329.142.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km102.399.9114.999.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km10.72.42.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km7.76.112.719.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km32.331.128.843.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.5 km0.7 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km10.72.72.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km8.77.214.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km29.828.836.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km10.81.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km20.319.418.3221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.8 km2.9 km1.7 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km3.42.64.83.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km11.310.810.281 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km18.117.723.320.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.8 km2.9 km1.7 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km3.42.64.33.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km10.39.89.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km17.116.719.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.9 km3 km2.3 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km1.81.42.821 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km7.376.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km10.11013.311.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance0.4 km0.7 km1.1 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance1.1 km1.4 km3.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance11.3 km11.5 km8.8 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance2.1 km2.4 km1.9 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance3.4 km3.7 km2.6 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance9.7 km9.9 km7.3 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance1.7 km1.7 km1.8 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km44.13.13.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km5.75.28.58.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km23.12322.922.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance2.1 km2.4 km2.7 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km2.42.11.23.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km3.73.66.28.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km14.11419.119.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance11.7 km12 km9.3 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance1.1 km1.4 km5.6 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km110.31.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km1.21.11.62.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km667.17.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance5.9 km6.2 km4.4 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance1.9 km2.2 km2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance2.1 km2.3 km4.9 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km3.134.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km1312.911.78.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km49.549.252.339.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.3 km2.6 km2.3 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

170

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-Noord
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0% · Velsen: 0.4% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy35.3% (60)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 33% · Velsen: 19.9% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants17.6% (30)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 17.6% · Velsen: 16.3% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication5.9% (10)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 10.2% · Velsen: 8% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate2.9% (5)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 3.4% · Velsen: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services20.6% (35)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 19.3% · Velsen: 24.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care8.8% (15)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 10.2% · Velsen: 16.3% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services5.9% (10)
    Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 6.3% · Velsen: 10% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations1708809,0952,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing004081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy602901,810368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants301551,485419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication1090730202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate530415123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services351702,225647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care15901,480435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services1055905274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

561

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.1

1 Jan 2026Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 0.9Velsen: 1Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

1,190 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 279 per km²Velsen: 719 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

83

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Petrol cars82%46084%2,07780%26,09177.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels18%10116%39620%6,50722.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars5612,47332,5987,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars4602,07726,0916,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels1013966,5071,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.10.910.91 Jan 2026
Car density1,190 per km²279 per km²719 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles832903,504706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars496474460
Cars on other fuels7486101
Cars per household1.11.11.1
Motorcycles687383

Area and buildings

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

Total area

47 ha

2026Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 952 haVelsen: 6,316 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,325 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 05 Velsen-Noord: 1,046 per km²Velsen: 1,894 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

79

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
WatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlands
Land100%47 ha93.2%886 ha71.8%4,537 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water0%0 ha6.8%65 ha28.2%1,780 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWatervlietbuurtWijk 05 Velsen-NoordVelsenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties791,2606,6391,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties071213,3832025
Total area47 ha952 ha6,316 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land47 ha886 ha4,537 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water0 ha65 ha1,780 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,325 per km²1,046 per km²1,894 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area47 ha47 ha47 ha
Land47 ha47 ha47 ha
Water0 ha0 ha0 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWatervlietbuurt
1 Jan 20241,309 per km²
1 Jan 20251,322 per km²
1 Jan 20261,325 per km²