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Zijlwijk-Noord in figures

Facts and figures about the Zijlwijk-Noord neighbourhood in Merenwijkdistrict, Leiden 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 Merenwijkdistrict, Leiden and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

2,385

1 Jan 2026+20 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,070

1 Jan 2026

Homes

1,064

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€477,000

2025Merenwijkdistrict: €424,000Leiden: €409,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

6,538 per km²

1 Jan 2026Merenwijkdistrict: 7,228 per km²Leiden: 5,944 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Zijlwijk-Noord

The homes most recently listed in the Zijlwijk-Noord neighbourhood in Merenwijkdistrict, Leiden, newest first.

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

0%

1 Jan 2025Merenwijkdistrict: 0%Leiden: 13%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

3%

1 Jan 2025Merenwijkdistrict: 2%Leiden: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Owner-occupied86%63%41%57%
Rented from a housing association10%27%31%28%
Rented from another landlord4%10%28%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes7%40%61%37%
Terraced houses71%45%30%29%
Corner houses22%14%7%13%
Semi-detached houses0%1%1%9%
Detached houses0%1%1%13%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,0646,09465,0798,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes08344369,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€477,000€424,000€409,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes93%60%39%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses71%45%30%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses22%14%7%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses0%1%1%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses0%1%1%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes7%40%61%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes3%2%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied86%63%41%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association10%27%31%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord4%10%28%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%100%87%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%0%13%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes14%37%59%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Merenwijkdistrict: 10Leiden: 8Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Merenwijkdistrict: 10Leiden: 8Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrict
  • 0–14 years14% (335)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 15.6% · Leiden: 11.4% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years9.4% (225)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 13% · Leiden: 18% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years18.8% (450)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 22.1% · Leiden: 31.4% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years26.8% (640)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 26.4% · Leiden: 22.4% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years22% (525)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 17.3% · Leiden: 12.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over9% (215)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 5.6% · Leiden: 3.9% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Men49.2%1,17548.6%6,85548.3%62,92949.8%9,025,827
Women50.8%1,21551.4%7,25051.7%67,39950.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Never married41.4%99048.3%6,81561.9%80,73850.2%9,101,569
Married45.6%1,09039.4%5,56027.7%36,12037.3%6,758,191
Divorced7.1%1707.9%1,1156.8%8,9277.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.9%1404.4%6153.5%4,5434.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Dutch origin72.4%1,73560.1%8,48561.8%80,48370.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)12.1%29012.4%1,74513.5%17,6259.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe15.4%37027.5%3,88524.7%32,22019.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin72.4%1,73060.1%8,48061.8%80,48370.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin5.6%1354.5%6304%5,2103.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe8.2%19512.3%1,7359.8%12,8048.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe6.5%1557.9%1,1109.5%12,4156.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe7.3%17515.2%2,15014.9%19,41611%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents2,38514,110130,32818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,1756,85562,9299,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,2157,25067,3999,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years3352,20014,8362,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years2251,84023,4282,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years4503,12040,9654,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years6403,72529,2534,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years5252,43516,8212,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over2157955,025956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married9906,81580,7389,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,0905,56036,1206,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1701,1158,9271,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1406154,543866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,7358,48580,48312,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2901,74517,6251,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe3703,88532,2203,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,7308,48080,48312,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1356305,210614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1951,73512,8041,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe1551,11012,4151,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1752,15019,4161,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births151051,024166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents1010892025
Deaths101001,052173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents5108102025
Population density6,538 per km²7,228 per km²5,944 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over7453,19521,4363,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,05011,910115,52015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,3609,02096,41012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age6902,89019,1103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents2,3652,3502,385
Men1,1601,1551,175
Women1,2051,1951,215
0–14 years345335335
15–24 years215215225
25–44 years420425450
45–64 years635630640
Never married975960990
Married1,0901,1001,090
Divorced160160170
Widowed135130140
Dutch origin1,7701,7301,735
European origin (outside the Netherlands)255270290
Origin outside Europe345355370
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,7701,7301,730
Born in the Netherlands, European origin120125135
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe180185195
Born elsewhere in Europe135145155
Born outside Europe170170175
Population density6,474 per km²6,441 per km²6,538 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 over2,0202,0302,0402,050
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,3401,3501,3601,360
Residents of state pension age680680680690

Households

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

Average household size

2.2

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Single-person households29.9%32035.4%2,22556.5%41,68040.3%3,412,202
Households without children36.9%39528.7%1,80023.2%17,07628.3%2,398,121
Households with children33.2%35535.9%2,25520.3%14,98331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,0706,27573,7398,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households3202,22541,6803,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children3951,80017,0762,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children3552,25514,9832,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.22.21.72.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,0701,0601,070
Single-person households325320320
Households without children395395395
Households with children345345355
Average household size2.22.22.2

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€420,300

2024Merenwijkdistrict: €219,100Leiden: €25,100Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

0.4%

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 3%Leiden: 4.2%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

1.7%

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 7%Leiden: 7.2%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)31.9%38.5%41.8%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)40%36.2%35.7%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)28.1%25.3%22.5%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)21.7%33%52.6%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)49.7%42.1%31.5%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)28.6%24.9%15.9%20%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2,00011,300107,30014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)31.9%38.5%41.8%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)28.1%25.3%22.5%20%2024
People living in poverty0.4%3%4.2%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line1.7%7%7.2%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)21.7%33%52.6%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)28.6%24.9%15.9%20%2024
Median household wealth€420,300€219,100€25,100€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,120

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

70%

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 68%Leiden: 70%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)63%58%51%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)21%27%35%27%
Self-employed (register data)17%15%14%17%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,1206,92073,9309,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)70%68%70%72%2024
Employees (register data)83%85%86%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)63%58%51%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)21%27%35%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)17%15%14%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrict
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over33%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 24% · Leiden: 16% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 4% · Leiden: 4% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 4% · Leiden: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 1% · Leiden: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance104303,220409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit704604,470798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)201101,240173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)6902,85018,9203,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%4%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%4%4%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over33%24%16%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 benefit6060607070
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2020202020
People receiving state pension (AOW)680680680680690
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 over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over3%3%3%3%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over34%34%33%33%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)16.3%26021.7%2,21017.8%18,97026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)28.1%45031.8%3,23032.4%34,44040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)55.6%89046.5%4,73049.8%52,97033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils210
  • Secondary school pupils140
  • Vocational (MBO) students40
  • Higher professional (HBO) students50
  • University (WO) students50
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils2101,2508,0701,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1409305,510935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students403502,190466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students503303,730440,2202025
University (WO) students5040013,240335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)2602,21018,9703,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)4503,23034,4405,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)8904,73052,9704,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)2202,09018,1603,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)3202,37019,8803,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)3902,94033,5605,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)5203,54035,3105,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)8204,45051,9104,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)9704,99054,1204,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,440 kWh

2025Merenwijkdistrict: 2,410 kWhLeiden: 2,050 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

990 m³

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 680 m³Leiden: 590 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,110 kWh

2025Merenwijkdistrict: 690 kWhLeiden: 320 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrict
  • Homes using natural gas93%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 68% · Leiden: 66% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas1%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 14% · Leiden: 23% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power54%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 33% · Leiden: 18% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically7%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 5% · Leiden: 10% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,440 kWh2,410 kWh2,050 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,110 kWh690 kWh320 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home990 m³680 m³590 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas1%14%23%12%2025
Homes using natural gas93%68%66%81%2025
Homes with solar power54%33%18%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically7%5%10%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)

44.5%

8 Nov 2026Merenwijkdistrict: 60.7%Leiden: 64.8%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

33.5%

8 Nov 2026Merenwijkdistrict: 26.7%Leiden: 43.7%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

8.2%

8 Nov 2026Merenwijkdistrict: 5.5%Leiden: 13.1%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

474

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrict
  • Label A+++++0%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0% · Leiden: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0.1% · Leiden: 0.2% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0.2%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 2.2% · Leiden: 5.5% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.4%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0.4% · Leiden: 2.6% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+3.4%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 1.7% · Leiden: 6.3% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A29.5%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 22.4% · Leiden: 29.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B18.4%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 21.6% · Leiden: 13.3% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C33.3%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 38.9% · Leiden: 20.8% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D6.5%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 7.3% · Leiden: 9% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E4%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 3.7% · Leiden: 6.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F3.4%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 1.5% · Leiden: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0.8%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0.3% · Leiden: 3.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label4743,75245,4145,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)44.5%60.7%64.8%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0.1%0.2%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0.2%2.2%5.5%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.4%0.4%2.6%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+3.4%1.7%6.3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A29.5%22.4%29.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B18.4%21.6%13.3%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C33.3%38.9%20.8%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D6.5%7.3%9%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E4%3.7%6.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F3.4%1.5%3.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0.8%0.3%3.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better33.5%26.7%43.7%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G8.2%5.5%13.1%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

17%

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 13.5%Leiden: 9.7%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

90

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

68

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 72Leiden: 66Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

160

2024
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care905103,165486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)17%13.5%9.7%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1601,0058,5751,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents687266722024

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.

Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrict

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.8 km · Leiden: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 6.9 within 3 km · 23.2 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.8 km · Leiden: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 19.1 within 3 km · 120.6 within 5 km

  • Department store1.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1.1 km · Leiden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 4 within 5 km · 9 within 10 km · 26.2 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.6 km · Leiden: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1.6 within 1 km · 4.1 within 3 km · 19.7 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 4.7 km · Leiden: 5.1 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.7 km · Leiden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.3 km · Leiden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 2.1 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 12.9 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.3 km · Leiden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 2.1 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 6.9 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.5 km · Leiden: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.8 within 1 km · 10.4 within 3 km · 42.7 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.5 km · Leiden: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 3.8 within 1 km · 12.6 within 3 km · 45.9 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.6 km · Leiden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.8 within 1 km · 8 within 3 km · 22.1 within 5 km

  • Secondary school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1.5 km · Leiden: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2 within 3 km · 13 within 5 km · 24.5 within 10 km

  • VMBO school2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1.8 km · Leiden: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1 within 3 km · 11 within 5 km · 20.5 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1.5 km · Leiden: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 2 within 3 km · 9 within 5 km · 14.5 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station4.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.7 km · Leiden: 2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station4.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.7 km · Leiden: 2.6 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.7 km · Leiden: 2 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.7 km · Leiden: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1 within 1 km · 7.5 within 3 km · 182 within 5 km

  • Café3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 2.6 km · Leiden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.7 within 3 km · 63.1 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.9 km · Leiden: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 5.9 within 3 km · 135.7 within 5 km

  • Hotel3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3 km · Leiden: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 13.4 within 5 km · 23 within 10 km · 87.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1 km · Leiden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1.9 km · Leiden: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink6.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 6.1 km · Leiden: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum3.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.1 km · Leiden: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 9.6 within 5 km · 13 within 10 km · 32.8 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 2.8 km · Leiden: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 5.6 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km · 20.5 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.5 km · Leiden: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema4.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.7 km · Leiden: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 3 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 10.7 within 20 km

  • Sauna4.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.4 km · Leiden: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon3.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.3 km · Leiden: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3 km · Leiden: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2 within 10 km · 13 within 20 km · 62 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station3.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 2.5 km · Leiden: 1.9 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.5 km0.6 km0.6 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.4 km0.8 km0.7 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.5 km0.5 km0.5 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.5 km0.6 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km810.514.69.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km1.61.42.31.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km4.17.218.57.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km19.728.138.716.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance5.1 km4.7 km5.1 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.6 km0.7 km0.8 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance4 km3.3 km2.8 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km2.12.72.51.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km334.72.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km12.91314.28.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance4 km3.3 km2.8 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km2.12.72.50.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km3331.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km6.977.94.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km02.32.21.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km6.98.318.4111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km23.228.837.723.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.4 km0.8 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km06.212.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km19.126.994.147.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km120.6147.5172.2102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance1.7 km1.1 km1.5 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km44.75.22.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km99.310.36.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km26.229.63619.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance3.1 km2.6 km1.1 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km006.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km0.7748.422.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km63.16770.148.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.5 km0.9 km0.5 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km01.912.75.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km5.914.7102.646.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km135.7150167.199.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.6 km0.7 km0.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km12.217.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km7.524.5145.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km182207.4236.9143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance3.7 km3 km1.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km13.415.217.917.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km2323.226.642.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km87.2111.5158.599.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km2.82.73.12.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km10.417.731.519.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km42.756.375.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.5 km0.5 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km3.83.232.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km12.619.730.214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km45.960.475.733.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km2.82.11.51.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km22.130.237.6221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance2.2 km1.5 km1.3 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km24.77.73.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km1315.417.581 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km24.526.228.220.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance2.3 km1.8 km1.3 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km13.66.53.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km1112.414.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km20.522.223.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance2.2 km1.5 km1.3 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km23.45.621 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km910.311.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km14.514.915.911.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance4.2 km3.7 km2 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance4.4 km3.7 km2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance4.4 km3.7 km2.6 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1.5 km1 km1.5 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.3 km1.9 km1.9 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance6.7 km6.1 km3.4 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance3.8 km3.1 km1.6 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km9.69.910.53.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km131315.28.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km32.840.147.322.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3.3 km2.8 km1.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km5.65.95.93.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km66.77.78.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km20.523.933.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance4.2 km3.5 km2.4 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance4.3 km3.7 km2.1 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km333.31.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km444.82.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km10.712.815.57.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance4.1 km3.4 km2.1 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance3.8 km3.3 km1.7 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance3.5 km3 km3.5 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km223.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km1313.718.18.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km6263.565.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance3.2 km2.5 km1.9 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

230

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrict
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0% · Leiden: 0.2% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy8.7% (20)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 11.7% · Leiden: 11.4% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants6.5% (15)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 11% · Leiden: 14.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication6.5% (15)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 8.9% · Leiden: 9.1% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate4.3% (10)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 3.1% · Leiden: 3.3% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services30.4% (70)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 28.5% · Leiden: 27.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care26.1% (60)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 25.8% · Leiden: 21.8% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services17.4% (40)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 11% · Leiden: 11.9% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations2301,45517,2152,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing003081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy201701,970368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants151602,535419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication151301,560202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1045570123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services704154,740647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care603753,750435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services401602,055274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

997

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.9

1 Jan 2026Merenwijkdistrict: 0.8Leiden: 0.5Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

2,730 per km²

1 Jan 2026Merenwijkdistrict: 2,577 per km²Leiden: 1,750 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

57

1 Jan 2026
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Petrol cars72%71876%3,82378.5%30,14777.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels28%27924%1,20721.5%8,23422.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars9975,03038,3817,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars7183,82330,1476,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels2791,2078,2341,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.90.80.50.91 Jan 2026
Car density2,730 per km²2,577 per km²1,750 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles573272,972706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars782749718
Cars on other fuels206240279
Cars per household0.90.90.9
Motorcycles575557

Area and buildings

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

Total area

38 ha

2026Merenwijkdistrict: 205 haLeiden: 2,327 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

1,755 per km²

1 Jan 2026Merenwijkdistrict: 2,492 per km²Leiden: 4,005 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

143

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Zijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Land94.9%37 ha95.1%195 ha94.2%2,193 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water5.1%2 ha4.9%10 ha5.8%134 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-NoordMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties1434777,2841,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties006313,3832025
Total area38 ha205 ha2,327 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land37 ha195 ha2,193 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water2 ha10 ha134 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density1,755 per km²2,492 per km²4,005 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area38 ha38 ha38 ha
Land37 ha37 ha37 ha
Water2 ha2 ha2 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodZijlwijk-Noord
1 Jan 20241,746 per km²
1 Jan 20251,747 per km²
1 Jan 20261,755 per km²