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Zijlwijk-Zuid in figures

Facts and figures about the Zijlwijk-Zuid 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

2,405

1 Jan 2026−20 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

970

1 Jan 2026−10 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

972

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€577,000

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

Population density

7,142 per km²

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

Newest homes in Zijlwijk-Zuid

The homes most recently listed in the Zijlwijk-Zuid 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

2%

1 Jan 2025Merenwijkdistrict: 2%Leiden: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Owner-occupied98%63%41%57%
Rented from a housing association0%27%31%28%
Rented from another landlord1%10%28%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%40%61%37%
Terraced houses71%45%30%29%
Corner houses22%14%7%13%
Semi-detached houses3%1%1%9%
Detached houses4%1%1%13%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes9726,09465,0798,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes08344369,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€577,000€424,000€409,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes100%60%39%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses71%45%30%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses22%14%7%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses3%1%1%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses4%1%1%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes0%40%61%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%2%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied98%63%41%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%27%31%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord1%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 homes1%37%59%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Merenwijkdistrict: 10Leiden: 8Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Merenwijkdistrict: 10Leiden: 8Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrict
  • 0–14 years16% (385)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 15.6% · Leiden: 11.4% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.4% (250)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 13% · Leiden: 18% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years17% (410)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 22.1% · Leiden: 31.4% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years26.1% (630)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 26.4% · Leiden: 22.4% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years22% (530)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 17.3% · Leiden: 12.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over8.5% (205)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 5.6% · Leiden: 3.9% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Men49.8%1,19548.6%6,85548.3%62,92949.8%9,025,827
Women50.2%1,20551.4%7,25051.7%67,39950.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Never married38.9%93548.3%6,81561.9%80,73850.2%9,101,569
Married52%1,25039.4%5,56027.7%36,12037.3%6,758,191
Divorced4.8%1157.9%1,1156.8%8,9277.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.4%1054.4%6153.5%4,5434.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Dutch origin74.3%1,79060.1%8,48561.8%80,48370.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)10.6%25512.4%1,74513.5%17,6259.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe15.1%36527.5%3,88524.7%32,22019.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin74.3%1,79060.1%8,48061.8%80,48370.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin4.8%1154.5%6304%5,2103.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe8.3%20012.3%1,7359.8%12,8048.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe5.6%1357.9%1,1109.5%12,4156.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe7.1%17015.2%2,15014.9%19,41611%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Residents2,40514,110130,32818,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,1956,85562,9299,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,2057,25067,3999,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years3852,20014,8362,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years2501,84023,4282,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years4103,12040,9654,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years6303,72529,2534,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years5302,43516,8212,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over2057955,025956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married9356,81580,7389,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,2505,56036,1206,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced1151,1158,9271,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1056154,543866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin1,7908,48580,48312,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2551,74517,6251,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe3653,88532,2203,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,7908,48080,48312,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1156305,210614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe2001,73512,8041,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe1351,11012,4151,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1702,15019,4161,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births101051,024166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents510892025
Deaths151001,052173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents5108102025
Population density7,142 per km²7,228 per km²5,944 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over7403,19521,4363,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,02011,910115,52015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,3609,02096,41012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age6602,89019,1103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents2,4252,4102,405
Men1,2151,2051,195
Women1,2101,2101,205
0–14 years395390385
15–24 years245255250
25–44 years400385410
45–64 years655640630
Never married940930935
Married1,2601,2651,250
Divorced120110115
Widowed105100105
Dutch origin1,8001,7951,790
European origin (outside the Netherlands)240240255
Origin outside Europe385375365
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin1,8001,8001,790
Born in the Netherlands, European origin110110115
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe200195200
Born elsewhere in Europe130130135
Born outside Europe185175170
Population density7,192 per km²7,157 per km²7,142 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 over2,0302,0302,0402,020
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,3601,3601,3701,360
Residents of state pension age670670670660

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
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Single-person households19.5%19035.4%2,22556.5%41,68040.3%3,412,202
Households without children40%39028.7%1,80023.2%17,07628.3%2,398,121
Households with children40.5%39535.9%2,25520.3%14,98331.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Households9706,27573,7398,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households1902,22541,6803,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children3901,80017,0762,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children3952,25514,9832,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.52.21.72.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households980970970
Single-person households185180190
Households without children400395390
Households with children395395395
Average household size2.52.52.5

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€499,800

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

People living in poverty

1%

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

People up to 25% above the poverty line

0.2%

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 7%Leiden: 7.2%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)29.6%38.5%41.8%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)31.9%36.2%35.7%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)38.5%25.3%22.5%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)9.9%33%52.6%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)46.6%42.1%31.5%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)43.5%24.9%15.9%20%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2,00011,300107,30014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)29.6%38.5%41.8%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)38.5%25.3%22.5%20%2024
People living in poverty1%3%4.2%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line0.2%7%7.2%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)9.9%33%52.6%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)43.5%24.9%15.9%20%2024
Median household wealth€499,800€219,100€25,100€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,160

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

71%

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 68%Leiden: 70%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)61%58%51%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)23%27%35%27%
Self-employed (register data)17%15%14%17%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,1606,92073,9309,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)71%68%70%72%2024
Employees (register data)83%85%86%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)61%58%51%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)23%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-ZuidMerenwijkdistrict
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over33%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 24% · Leiden: 16% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over2%
    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-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance104303,220409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit404604,470798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)201101,240173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)6602,85018,9203,359,14031 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 over2%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 assistance000010
People on disability benefit4040404040
People on unemployment benefit (WW)1020102020
People receiving state pension (AOW)660670670670660
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 over2%2%2%2%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over33%33%33%33%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)12.1%20021.7%2,21017.8%18,97026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)33.9%56031.8%3,23032.4%34,44040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)53.9%89046.5%4,73049.8%52,97033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils230
  • Secondary school pupils170
  • Vocational (MBO) students40
  • Higher professional (HBO) students50
  • University (WO) students40
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils2301,2508,0701,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1709305,510935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students403502,190466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students503303,730440,2202025
University (WO) students4040013,240335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)2002,21018,9703,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)5603,23034,4405,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)8904,73052,9704,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)1702,09018,1603,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)2402,37019,8803,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)4302,94033,5605,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)6403,54035,3105,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)8204,45051,9104,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1,0104,99054,1204,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,940 kWh

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

Average natural gas use per home

1,060 m³

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 680 m³Leiden: 590 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

1,270 kWh

2025Merenwijkdistrict: 690 kWhLeiden: 320 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrict
  • Homes using natural gas91%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 68% · Leiden: 66% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas2%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 14% · Leiden: 23% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power56%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 33% · Leiden: 18% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically9%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 5% · Leiden: 10% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,940 kWh2,410 kWh2,050 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home1,270 kWh690 kWh320 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,060 m³680 m³590 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas2%14%23%12%2025
Homes using natural gas91%68%66%81%2025
Homes with solar power56%33%18%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically9%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)

43.3%

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

Label A or better

17.8%

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

Label E, F or G

1%

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

Homes with a registered energy label

421

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrict
  • Label A+++++0%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0% · Leiden: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0.1% · Leiden: 0.2% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++1%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 2.2% · Leiden: 5.5% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.7%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0.4% · Leiden: 2.6% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+1%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 1.7% · Leiden: 6.3% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A15.2%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 22.4% · Leiden: 29.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B22.8%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 21.6% · Leiden: 13.3% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C50.1%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 38.9% · Leiden: 20.8% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D8.3%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 7.3% · Leiden: 9% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E1%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 3.7% · Leiden: 6.1% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 1.5% · Leiden: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0%
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0.3% · Leiden: 3.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label4213,75245,4145,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)43.3%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+++1%2.2%5.5%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.7%0.4%2.6%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+1%1.7%6.3%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A15.2%22.4%29.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B22.8%21.6%13.3%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C50.1%38.9%20.8%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D8.3%7.3%9%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E1%3.7%6.1%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0%1.5%3.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0%0.3%3.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better17.8%26.7%43.7%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G1%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)

15.3%

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

Young people receiving youth care

95

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

32

2024Merenwijkdistrict: 72Leiden: 66Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

75

2024
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care955103,165486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)15.3%13.5%9.7%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients751,0058,5751,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents327266722024

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-ZuidMerenwijkdistrict

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.8 km · Leiden: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 2.8 within 1 km · 9 within 3 km · 28.9 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.8 km · Leiden: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 7.1 within 1 km · 30.3 within 3 km · 146.9 within 5 km

  • Department store1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1.1 km · Leiden: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 4.6 within 5 km · 9 within 10 km · 30.4 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.6 km · Leiden: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 8.7 within 3 km · 29.2 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service4.2 km

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

  • Pharmacy0.8 km

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

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.3 km · Leiden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 3 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 13 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.3 km · Leiden: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 3 within 5 km · 3 within 10 km · 7 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.5 km · Leiden: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 2.7 within 1 km · 18.4 within 3 km · 59.3 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 · 19.1 within 3 km · 64.6 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.6 km · Leiden: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2 within 1 km · 12.1 within 3 km · 32.5 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1.5 km · Leiden: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 2.9 within 3 km · 14.8 within 5 km · 26.1 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1.8 km · Leiden: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1.9 within 3 km · 12.3 within 5 km · 22.1 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 1.5 km · Leiden: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 2.1 within 3 km · 9.5 within 5 km · 15 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.8 km

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

  • Major interchange station3.8 km

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

  • Motorway access3.3 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 · 2.8 within 1 km · 29 within 3 km · 211 within 5 km

  • Café2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 2.6 km · Leiden: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 8.3 within 3 km · 68 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 0.9 km · Leiden: 0.5 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 2.6 within 1 km · 17.6 within 3 km · 153.5 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3 km · Leiden: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 15.7 within 5 km · 23.4 within 10 km · 107.8 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library1.1 km

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

  • Indoor swimming pool1.4 km

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

  • Ice rink5.8 km

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

  • Museum3.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.1 km · Leiden: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 10 within 5 km · 13 within 10 km · 40.5 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 2.8 km · Leiden: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 6 within 5 km · 6.7 within 10 km · 22.9 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue3.5 km

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

  • Cinema3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3.7 km · Leiden: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 3 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 12.3 within 20 km

  • Sauna3.6 km

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

  • Tanning salon2.9 km

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

  • Attraction2.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Merenwijkdistrict: 3 km · Leiden: 3.5 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2 within 10 km · 13.7 within 20 km · 64.5 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.6 km

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

All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.8 km0.6 km0.6 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.8 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 km12.110.514.69.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km1.11.42.31.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km8.77.218.57.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km29.228.138.716.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance4.2 km4.7 km5.1 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.8 km0.7 km0.8 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance3.4 km3.3 km2.8 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km32.72.51.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km334.72.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km131314.28.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance3.4 km3.3 km2.8 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km32.72.50.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km3331.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km777.94.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km2.82.32.21.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km98.318.4111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km28.928.837.723.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.8 km0.8 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km7.16.212.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km30.326.994.147.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km146.9147.5172.2102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance1 km1.1 km1.5 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km4.64.75.22.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km99.310.36.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km30.429.63619.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.2 km2.6 km1.1 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km006.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km8.3748.422.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km686770.148.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.8 km0.9 km0.5 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km2.61.912.75.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km17.614.7102.646.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km153.5150167.199.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.6 km0.7 km0.5 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km2.82.217.781 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km2924.5145.165.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km211207.4236.9143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.8 km3 km1.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km15.715.217.917.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km23.423.226.642.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km107.8111.5158.599.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km2.72.73.12.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km18.417.731.519.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km59.356.375.743.91 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 km19.119.730.214.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km64.660.475.733.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km22.11.51.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km32.530.237.6221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1.3 km1.5 km1.3 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km2.94.77.73.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km14.815.417.581 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km26.126.228.220.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1.3 km1.8 km1.3 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km1.93.66.53.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km12.312.414.271 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km22.122.223.518.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance1.3 km1.5 km1.3 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km2.13.45.621 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km9.510.311.84.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km1514.915.911.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance3.3 km3.7 km2 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.8 km3.7 km2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance3.8 km3.7 km2.6 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance1.1 km1 km1.5 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance1.4 km1.9 km1.9 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance5.8 km6.1 km3.4 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance3.1 km3.1 km1.6 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km109.910.53.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km131315.28.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km40.540.147.322.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance2.3 km2.8 km1.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km65.95.93.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km6.76.77.78.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km22.923.933.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance3.5 km3.5 km2.4 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance3.5 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 km12.312.815.57.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance3.6 km3.4 km2.1 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.9 km3.3 km1.7 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance2.6 km3 km3.5 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km223.42.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km13.713.718.18.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km64.563.565.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.6 km2.5 km1.9 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

240

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrict
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 0% · Leiden: 0.2% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy8.3% (20)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 11.7% · Leiden: 11.4% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants6.3% (15)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 11% · Leiden: 14.7% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication10.4% (25)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 8.9% · Leiden: 9.1% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate6.3% (15)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 3.1% · Leiden: 3.3% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services39.6% (95)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 28.5% · Leiden: 27.5% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care25% (60)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 25.8% · Leiden: 21.8% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services6.3% (15)
    Merenwijkdistrict: 11% · Leiden: 11.9% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations2401,45517,2152,551,5401 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 communication251301,560202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1545570123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services954154,740647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care603753,750435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services151602,055274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,015

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1

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

Car density

3,012 per km²

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

Motorcycles

75

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Petrol cars69.2%70276%3,82378.5%30,14777.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels30.8%31324%1,20721.5%8,23422.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,0155,03038,3817,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars7023,82330,1476,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels3131,2078,2341,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household10.80.50.91 Jan 2026
Car density3,012 per km²2,577 per km²1,750 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles753272,972706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars785751702
Cars on other fuels231262313
Cars per household111
Motorcycles807975

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

2,345 per km²

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

Non-residential properties

8

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Zijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlands
Land89.5%34 ha95.1%195 ha94.2%2,193 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water10.5%4 ha4.9%10 ha5.8%134 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureZijlwijk-ZuidMerenwijkdistrictLeidenNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties84777,2841,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties006313,3832025
Total area38 ha205 ha2,327 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land34 ha195 ha2,193 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water4 ha10 ha134 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density2,345 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
Land34 ha34 ha34 ha
Water4 ha4 ha4 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodZijlwijk-Zuid
1 Jan 20242,329 per km²
1 Jan 20252,301 per km²
1 Jan 20262,345 per km²