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Facts and figures about the Westergeest neighbourhood in Wijk 13 Noordwest, Noardeast-Fryslân 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 13 Noordwest, Noardeast-Fryslân and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

510

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

200

1 Jan 2026

Homes

206

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€344,000

2025Wijk 13 Noordwest: €378,000Noardeast-Fryslân: €294,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

707 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 13 Noordwest: 87 per km²Noardeast-Fryslân: 122 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Housing

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

Newly built homes

2

2025

Built in the last 10 years

4%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 13 Noordwest: 4%Noardeast-Fryslân: 5%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

3%

1 Jan 2025Wijk 13 Noordwest: 2%Noardeast-Fryslân: 5%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Owner-occupied84%83%67%57%
Rented from a housing association12%13%24%28%
Rented from another landlord4%4%9%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes2%1%11%37%
Terraced houses10%5%16%29%
Corner houses9%5%13%13%
Semi-detached houses18%19%20%9%
Detached houses61%70%40%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Homes20669621,0018,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes243669,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€344,000€378,000€294,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes98%99%89%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses10%5%16%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses9%5%13%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses18%19%20%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses61%70%40%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes2%1%11%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes3%2%5%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied84%83%67%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association12%13%24%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord4%4%9%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago96%96%95%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years4%4%5%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes16%17%33%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Wijk 13 Noordwest: 5Noardeast-Fryslân: 9Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

0

2025Wijk 13 Noordwest: 5Noardeast-Fryslân: 11Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WestergeestWijk 13 Noordwest
  • 0–14 years17.6% (90)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 15.2% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 15.3% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years13.7% (70)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 13.5% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 12.3% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years24.5% (125)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 22.5% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 21.8% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years26.5% (135)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 29.5% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 27% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years15.7% (80)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 16% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 17.6% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over2% (10)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3.4% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 6% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Men49.5%25551.4%91550.6%23,26649.8%9,025,827
Women50.5%26048.6%86549.4%22,66950.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Never married46.1%23547.6%85046.7%21,46150.2%9,101,569
Married46.1%23542.3%75540.7%18,67837.3%6,758,191
Divorced4.9%255.9%1056.9%3,1837.7%1,404,105
Widowed2.9%154.2%755.7%2,6134.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Dutch origin98.1%50595.8%1,70591.6%42,08270.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)1.9%102.2%403.3%1,5369.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe0%02%355%2,31719.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin99%50095.5%1,71091.6%42,08270.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0%01.4%251.4%6273.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe0%00.8%152%8998.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe0%00.8%152%9096.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe1%51.4%253.1%1,41811%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Residents5101,78045,93518,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men25591523,2669,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women26086522,6699,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years902707,0432,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years702405,6442,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years12540010,0354,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years13552512,4154,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years802858,0632,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over10602,735956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married23585021,4619,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married23575518,6786,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced251053,1831,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed15752,613866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin5051,70542,08212,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)10401,5361,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe0352,3173,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin5001,71042,08212,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin025627614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe0158991,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe0159091,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe5251,4181,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births510390166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents55992025
Deaths515485173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents0511102025
Population density707 per km²87 per km²122 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over9032510,5913,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over4201,51038,90015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age3401,22029,37012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age802909,5303,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents505515510
Men255260255
Women250255260
0–14 years1009590
15–24 years556570
25–44 years130125125
45–64 years135135135
Never married235245235
Married235230235
Divorced152025
Widowed202015
Dutch origin490500505
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5510
Origin outside Europe550
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin495505500
Born in the Netherlands, European origin500
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe000
Born elsewhere in Europe050
Born outside Europe505
Population density696 per km²709 per km²707 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 over420420430420
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age340340350340
Residents of state pension age70808080

Households

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

Average household size

2.5

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Single-person households25%5025.5%18535.4%7,15740.3%3,412,202
Households without children35%7035.2%25530.6%6,19628.3%2,398,121
Households with children40%8039.3%28534%6,86531.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Households20073520,2188,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households501857,1573,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children702556,1962,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children802856,8652,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.52.42.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households200205200
Single-person households555550
Households without children606570
Households with children808580
Average household size2.52.62.5

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€240,200

2024Wijk 13 Noordwest: €283,500Noardeast-Fryslân: €169,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

1.4%

2024Wijk 13 Noordwest: 2.2%Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.3%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

1.2%

2024Wijk 13 Noordwest: 2.3%Noardeast-Fryslân: 6.1%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)41.9%41.8%45%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)47.3%44.9%43.3%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)10.8%13.3%11.7%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)31.3%29%41.5%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)51%51%43.7%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)17.7%20%14.8%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients4001,40036,70014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)41.9%41.8%45%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)10.8%13.3%11.7%20%2024
People living in poverty1.4%2.2%2.3%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line1.2%2.3%6.1%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)31.3%29%41.5%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)17.7%20%14.8%20%2024
Median household wealth€240,200€283,500€169,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

290

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

74%

2024Wijk 13 Noordwest: 75%Noardeast-Fryslân: 71%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)57%53%56%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%22%25%27%
Self-employed (register data)19%25%18%17%
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)2901,03023,7909,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)74%75%71%72%2024
Employees (register data)81%75%82%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)57%53%56%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%22%25%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)19%25%18%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
WestergeestWijk 13 Noordwest
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over19%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 19% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 24% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 4% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance010970409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit20602,110798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1020360173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)802809,5003,359,14031 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%2%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%5%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over19%19%24%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 benefit2020202020
People on unemployment benefit (WW)000010
People receiving state pension (AOW)7070808080
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over0%0%0%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%0%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over18%18%19%19%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils40
  • Secondary school pupils30
  • Vocational (MBO) students20
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils401303,8301,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils301002,550935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students20701,710466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students10301,010440,2202025
University (WO) students010170335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)13038010,3703,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)18072016,5105,525,9401 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)1003209,8903,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)16045010,7403,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)16066016,1605,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)21078016,9605,537,1901 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,980 kWh

2025Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3,040 kWhNoardeast-Fryslân: 2,600 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,070 m³

2024Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1,080 m³Noardeast-Fryslân: 970 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,570 kWh

2025Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1,670 kWhNoardeast-Fryslân: 1,420 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
WestergeestWijk 13 Noordwest
  • Homes using natural gas84%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 89% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas5%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power58%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 59% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 53% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically13%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 9% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 11% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,980 kWh3,040 kWh2,600 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,570 kWh1,670 kWh1,420 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,070 m³1,080 m³970 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas5%3%5%12%2025
Homes using natural gas84%89%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power58%59%53%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically13%9%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)

41%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 13 Noordwest: 45.3%Noardeast-Fryslân: 56.6%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

26.2%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 13 Noordwest: 29.9%Noardeast-Fryslân: 35.1%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

19%

8 Nov 2026Wijk 13 Noordwest: 15.4%Noardeast-Fryslân: 16.6%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

84

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
WestergeestWijk 13 Noordwest
  • Label A+++++0%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 0% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++1.2%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 0.7% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0.9% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++2.4%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.8% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 0.7% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3.4% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 3.3% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A22.6%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 24.2% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 26.7% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B19%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 17.1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 17.3% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C26.2%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 26.5% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 22% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D9.5%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 11.1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 9% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E8.3%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.8% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F3.6%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 5.7% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.1% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G7.1%
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 6.7% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 7.7% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label8429811,5985,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)41%45.3%56.6%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++1.2%0.7%0.9%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++2.4%1%1.8%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0%0.7%2.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0%3.4%3.3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A22.6%24.2%26.7%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B19%17.1%17.3%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C26.2%26.5%22%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D9.5%11.1%9%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E8.3%3%4.8%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F3.6%5.7%4.1%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G7.1%6.7%7.7%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better26.2%29.9%35.1%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G19%15.4%16.6%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

6.3%

2024Wijk 13 Noordwest: 5.9%Noardeast-Fryslân: 10.2%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

10

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

40

2024Wijk 13 Noordwest: 45Noardeast-Fryslân: 77Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

20

2024
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care10301,200486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)6.3%5.9%10.2%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients20803,5451,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents404577722024

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.

WestergeestWijk 13 Noordwest

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3.3 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 2.2 within 5 km

  • Department store5.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 4.8 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5.2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 4 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3.1 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 1.3 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service8.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 10.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 9.1 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy5.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 4.3 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic24.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 24.4 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 25.4 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)24.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 24.4 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 25.4 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 0.9 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 5.5 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1.8 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 4.5 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 0.9 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1.1 within 3 km · 4.4 within 5 km

  • Secondary school5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 4.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0.2 within 5 km · 10 within 10 km

  • VMBO school5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 4.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0.2 within 5 km · 10 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 4.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 6.3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0.1 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station6.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 5.7 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 11.7 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station27.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 28 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 26 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 0.9 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1.9 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 1.8 within 5 km

  • Café3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3.1 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 2.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3.1 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.3 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 1.2 within 5 km

  • Hotel7.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 7 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 15 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 4.2 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool7.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 6.3 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 6.5 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink28.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 29 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 26.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum6.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 5.5 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 10 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 8.6 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue24 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 23.8 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 24.1 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema23.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 23.7 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 24.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 0 within 10 km · 0 within 20 km

  • Sauna16.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 16.4 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 16.8 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon23.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 23.6 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 23.6 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction9.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 10.1 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 11.8 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 2 within 20 km · 15 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station4.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Wijk 13 Noordwest: 3.8 km · Noardeast-Fryslân: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance3.5 km3.1 km2 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance3.4 km3.3 km1.8 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km0.9 km0.8 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.7 km0.9 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km1.12.33.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km000.51.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km0.111.17.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km1.32.71.816.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance8.7 km10.2 km9.1 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance5.4 km4.3 km2.2 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance24.6 km24.4 km25.4 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0001.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km0002.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km000.18.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance24.6 km24.4 km25.4 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0000.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km0001.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km000.14.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km000.91.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km0.10.32.6111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km13.64.123.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance3.4 km3.2 km1.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km002.26.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km0.11.56.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km2.2810.2102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance5.9 km4.8 km5.2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km00.50.52.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km21.50.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km443.619.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance3.4 km3.1 km2.1 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km000.52.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km0.10.41.722.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km2.122.248.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance3.4 km3.1 km2.3 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km001.95.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km0.116.946.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km1.24.18.899.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.3 km1.9 km2 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km10.31.581 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km125.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km1.85.97.2143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance7.7 km7 km4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km002.117.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km74.4542.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km1514.215.499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.90.71.72.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km1.12.64.919.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km5.57.57.343.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.7 km1.8 km0.9 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.90.31.22.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1.11.93.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km4.55.55.433.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.90.71.31.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km4.45.46.2221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance5.3 km4.2 km5.5 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km00.61.93.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km0.21.32.281 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km106.84.220.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance5.3 km4.2 km5.5 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km00.61.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km0.21.32.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km106.84.218.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance5.3 km4.2 km6.3 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km00.30.721 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km0.10.60.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km431.611.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance0.6 km0.9 km1.4 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance6.6 km5.7 km11.7 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance27.9 km28 km26 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance5.3 km4.2 km4.2 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance7.4 km6.3 km6.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance28.8 km29 km26.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance6.5 km5.5 km4.6 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km00.90.73.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km431.98.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km109.97.822.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance7 km8.6 km8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km000.33.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km10.90.88.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km222.219.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance24 km23.8 km24.1 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance23.9 km23.7 km24.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0001.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km0002.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km000.27.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance16.6 km16.4 km16.8 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance23.8 km23.6 km23.6 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance9.6 km10.1 km11.8 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km10.50.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km222.28.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km1514.912.939.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance4.9 km3.8 km2.8 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

65

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
WestergeestWijk 13 Noordwest
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 15.8% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 12.1% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy38.5% (25)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 28.1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 19.7% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants23.1% (15)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 21.1% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 19% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication7.7% (5)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1.8% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 4.5% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate0% (0)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1.8% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services15.4% (10)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 12.3% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 16.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care7.7% (5)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 8.8% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 14.2% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services7.7% (5)
    Wijk 13 Noordwest: 10.5% · Noardeast-Fryslân: 10.3% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations652855,5952,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing04567581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy25801,100368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants15601,065419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication55250202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate05195123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services1035940647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care525795435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services530575274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

283

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.4

1 Jan 2026Wijk 13 Noordwest: 1.4Noardeast-Fryslân: 1.2Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

391 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 13 Noordwest: 50 per km²Noardeast-Fryslân: 63 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

27

1 Jan 2026−1 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Petrol cars74.2%21074.1%75477.3%18,37877.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels25.8%7325.9%26322.7%5,38622.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars2831,01723,7647,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars21075418,3786,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels732635,3861,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.41.41.20.91 Jan 2026
Car density391 per km²50 per km²63 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles271212,454706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars197204210
Cars on other fuels726973
Cars per household1.31.41.4
Motorcycles283027

Area and buildings

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

Total area

79 ha

2026Wijk 13 Noordwest: 2,098 haNoardeast-Fryslân: 51,645 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

75 per km²

1 Jan 2026Wijk 13 Noordwest: 80 per km²Noardeast-Fryslân: 478 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

10

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
WestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlands
Land92.3%72 ha97.6%2,047 ha72.8%37,582 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water7.7%6 ha2.4%50 ha27.2%14,063 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWestergeestWijk 13 NoordwestNoardeast-FryslânNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties101003,7761,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties034113,3832025
Total area79 ha2,098 ha51,645 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land72 ha2,047 ha37,582 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water6 ha50 ha14,063 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density75 per km²80 per km²478 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area79 ha79 ha79 ha
Land72 ha72 ha72 ha
Water6 ha6 ha6 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWestergeest
1 Jan 202474 per km²
1 Jan 202574 per km²
1 Jan 202675 per km²