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Zuidschermer in figures

Facts and figures about the Zuidschermer neighbourhood in Schermer, Alkmaar 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 Schermer, Alkmaar and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

670

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

265

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

248

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€551,000

2025Schermer: €481,000Alkmaar: €380,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

39 per km²

1 Jan 2026Schermer: 93 per km²Alkmaar: 1,027 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

6%

1 Jan 2025Schermer: 10%Alkmaar: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

6%

1 Jan 2025Schermer: 4%Alkmaar: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Owner-occupied88%78%59%57%
Rented from a housing association1%15%28%28%
Rented from another landlord11%7%14%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes9%15%39%37%
Terraced houses7%16%37%29%
Corner houses4%12%14%13%
Semi-detached houses13%14%4%9%
Detached houses65%42%6%13%
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Homes2482,39954,7398,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes21129869,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€551,000€481,000€380,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes91%85%61%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses7%16%37%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses4%12%14%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses13%14%4%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses65%42%6%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes9%15%39%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes6%4%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied88%78%59%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association1%15%28%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord11%7%14%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago94%90%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years6%10%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes13%22%41%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Schermer: 10Alkmaar: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Schermer: 5Alkmaar: 10Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
ZuidschermerSchermer
  • 0–14 years16.5% (110)
    Schermer: 15.1% · Alkmaar: 14.5% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years13.5% (90)
    Schermer: 10.8% · Alkmaar: 10.9% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years20.3% (135)
    Schermer: 22.1% · Alkmaar: 26.3% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years29.3% (195)
    Schermer: 29.7% · Alkmaar: 26.6% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years15.8% (105)
    Schermer: 17.3% · Alkmaar: 16.7% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over4.5% (30)
    Schermer: 5% · Alkmaar: 5.1% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Men51.1%34050%2,83049.3%55,85849.8%9,025,827
Women48.9%32550%2,83550.7%57,33850.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Never married50.7%34047.3%2,67551.4%58,18550.2%9,101,569
Married41%27541.4%2,34534.5%39,05237.3%6,758,191
Divorced4.5%306.7%3809.5%10,7527.7%1,404,105
Widowed3.7%254.6%2604.6%5,2074.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Dutch origin92.5%62089.8%5,08073.6%83,26870.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2.2%154.8%2708.2%9,2939.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe5.2%355.5%31018.2%20,63519.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin93.2%62089.8%5,08073.6%83,26870.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin0.8%52.3%1303.5%3,9133.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe3%203%1708.3%9,3448.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe1.5%102.5%1404.8%5,3806.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe1.5%102.5%14010%11,29111%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Residents6705,665113,19618,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men3402,83055,8589,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women3252,83557,3389,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years11085516,4552,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years9061012,3072,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years1351,25029,7424,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years1951,68530,0824,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years10598018,8792,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over302855,731956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married3402,67558,1859,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married2752,34539,0526,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced3038010,7521,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed252605,207866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin6205,08083,26812,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)152709,2931,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe3531020,6353,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin6205,08083,26812,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin51303,913614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe201709,3441,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe101405,3801,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1014011,2911,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births10501,075166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents10101092025
Deaths5451,080173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents5510102025
Population density39 per km²93 per km²1,027 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over1301,22024,1623,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over5604,81096,75015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age4403,72075,05012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age1201,09021,7003,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents655665670
Men335335340
Women320325325
0–14 years110110110
15–24 years758590
25–44 years130135135
45–64 years205205195
Never married320330340
Married280280275
Divorced302530
Widowed252525
Dutch origin605605620
European origin (outside the Netherlands)102515
Origin outside Europe353535
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin610605620
Born in the Netherlands, European origin555
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe202020
Born elsewhere in Europe51510
Born outside Europe151510
Population density38 per km²38 per km²39 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 over560560550560
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age440440440440
Residents of state pension age110120120120

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
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Single-person households29.6%8028.6%68542.5%23,38840.3%3,412,202
Households without children31.5%8535.1%84026.5%14,60828.3%2,398,121
Households with children38.9%10536.3%87031%17,03431.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Households2652,39055,0308,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households8068523,3883,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children8584014,6082,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children10587017,0342,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.52.322.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households260260265
Single-person households757580
Households without children908585
Households with children9595105
Average household size2.52.52.5

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€552,500

2024Schermer: €355,700Alkmaar: €155,500Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2.6%

2024Schermer: 1.4%Alkmaar: 2.7%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

0.3%

2024Schermer: 2.7%Alkmaar: 6.4%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38.7%36.7%37.7%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)41.6%40.7%42.9%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.7%22.6%19.4%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)28.5%26.7%39.4%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)38.4%44.6%42.5%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)33.1%28.7%18.1%20%
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients5004,60092,60014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)38.7%36.7%37.7%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)19.7%22.6%19.4%20%2024
People living in poverty2.6%1.4%2.7%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line0.3%2.7%6.4%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)28.5%26.7%39.4%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)33.1%28.7%18.1%20%2024
Median household wealth€552,500€355,700€155,500€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

390

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

79%

2024Schermer: 78%Alkmaar: 72%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)44%53%57%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)17%20%26%27%
Self-employed (register data)39%26%16%17%
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)3903,29060,7209,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)79%78%72%72%2024
Employees (register data)61%74%84%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)44%53%57%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)17%20%26%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)39%26%16%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
ZuidschermerSchermer
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over21%
    Schermer: 23% · Alkmaar: 22% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Schermer: 4% · Alkmaar: 7% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Schermer: 1% · Alkmaar: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Schermer: 1% · Alkmaar: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance0402,570409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit202006,340798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)0401,000173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)1201,09021,6003,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over0%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%7%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over21%23%22%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)001000
People receiving state pension (AOW)110110120120120
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%0%0%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%4%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over20%21%21%21%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)22.4%11022.3%95024.6%20,93026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)55.1%27047.7%2,03042%35,76040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)22.4%11030%1,28033.4%28,40033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils60
  • Secondary school pupils30
  • Vocational (MBO) students20
  • Higher professional (HBO) students20
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils604608,7901,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils302705,720935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students201502,930466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students201102,240440,2202025
University (WO) students030880335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)11095020,9303,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)2702,03035,7605,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)1101,28028,4004,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)8086020,3103,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)1601,07021,6403,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)2201,91035,0005,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)3102,14036,5205,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)1001,19027,7204,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1401,38029,1004,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,720 kWh

2025Schermer: 3,290 kWhAlkmaar: 2,260 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,230 m³

2024Schermer: 990 m³Alkmaar: 750 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

2,120 kWh

2025Schermer: 1,550 kWhAlkmaar: 700 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
ZuidschermerSchermer
  • Homes using natural gas82%
    Schermer: 81% · Alkmaar: 82% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas6%
    Schermer: 8% · Alkmaar: 14% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power50%
    Schermer: 50% · Alkmaar: 36% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically13%
    Schermer: 17% · Alkmaar: 6% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,720 kWh3,290 kWh2,260 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home2,120 kWh1,550 kWh700 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,230 m³990 m³750 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas6%8%14%12%2025
Homes using natural gas82%81%82%81%2025
Homes with solar power50%50%36%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically13%17%6%10%2025

Energy labels

Registered energy labels of homes, from the EP-Online register. The label shares count only homes with a registered label.

Homes with a registered energy label (share)

38%

8 Nov 2026Schermer: 54.5%Alkmaar: 63.3%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

39.5%

8 Nov 2026Schermer: 45.4%Alkmaar: 41.4%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

14.8%

8 Nov 2026Schermer: 10.4%Alkmaar: 8.7%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

81

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
ZuidschermerSchermer
  • Label A+++++0%
    Schermer: 0% · Alkmaar: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++4.9%
    Schermer: 0.9% · Alkmaar: 0.4% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++2.5%
    Schermer: 3.1% · Alkmaar: 2.9% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++1.2%
    Schermer: 2.9% · Alkmaar: 4.6% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+2.5%
    Schermer: 2.6% · Alkmaar: 5.8% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A28.4%
    Schermer: 36% · Alkmaar: 27.8% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B12.3%
    Schermer: 19.5% · Alkmaar: 16.2% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C28.4%
    Schermer: 17.9% · Alkmaar: 26.5% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D4.9%
    Schermer: 6.8% · Alkmaar: 7.3% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E6.2%
    Schermer: 3.5% · Alkmaar: 4% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F2.5%
    Schermer: 2.7% · Alkmaar: 2.4% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G6.2%
    Schermer: 4.2% · Alkmaar: 2.3% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label811,24635,7485,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)38%54.5%63.3%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++4.9%0.9%0.4%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++2.5%3.1%2.9%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++1.2%2.9%4.6%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+2.5%2.6%5.8%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A28.4%36%27.8%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B12.3%19.5%16.2%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C28.4%17.9%26.5%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D4.9%6.8%7.3%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E6.2%3.5%4%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F2.5%2.7%2.4%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G6.2%4.2%2.3%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better39.5%45.4%41.4%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G14.8%10.4%8.7%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Young people receiving youth care (share)

4.6%

2024Schermer: 8.2%Alkmaar: 13.2%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

10

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

34

2024Schermer: 43Alkmaar: 68Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

20

2024
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care101153,465486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)4.6%8.2%13.2%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients202457,6201,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents344368722024

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.

ZuidschermerSchermer

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket4.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 2.8 km · Alkmaar: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 2.4 km · Alkmaar: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.4 within 3 km · 4.3 within 5 km

  • Department store8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 7.7 km · Alkmaar: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 3.6 within 10 km · 18.2 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice4.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 2.8 km · Alkmaar: 1 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 0.9 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 9.3 km · Alkmaar: 4 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy6.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 5.8 km · Alkmaar: 1.3 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic8.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 9 km · Alkmaar: 3.9 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.2 within 10 km · 8.2 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 9.8 km · Alkmaar: 4.2 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 0.8 within 10 km · 2.5 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 1.5 km · Alkmaar: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 1.6 within 3 km · 3.6 within 5 km

  • After-school care2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 1.5 km · Alkmaar: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.7 within 3 km · 2.3 within 5 km

  • Primary school2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 1.1 km · Alkmaar: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.7 within 3 km · 1.8 within 5 km

  • Secondary school8.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.1 km · Alkmaar: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 9.3 within 10 km

  • VMBO school8.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.1 km · Alkmaar: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 8.4 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school8.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.3 km · Alkmaar: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 0 within 5 km · 3.4 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station8.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.9 km · Alkmaar: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station8.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 9.4 km · Alkmaar: 4.1 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 1.4 km · Alkmaar: 1.2 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 1.5 km · Alkmaar: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 1.4 within 3 km · 6.4 within 5 km

  • Café5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 2.6 km · Alkmaar: 1.5 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.1 within 3 km · 1.6 within 5 km

  • Snack bar4.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 4.1 km · Alkmaar: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.2 within 3 km · 3.4 within 5 km

  • Hotel6.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 5.2 km · Alkmaar: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.4 within 5 km · 12.1 within 10 km · 73.6 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 4.2 km · Alkmaar: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool8.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 7.9 km · Alkmaar: 3.3 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink10.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 11.6 km · Alkmaar: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum7.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 4.2 km · Alkmaar: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 0.1 within 5 km · 5 within 10 km · 20.1 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.4 km · Alkmaar: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 2.9 within 10 km · 8.7 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue8.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.8 km · Alkmaar: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema8.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.2 km · Alkmaar: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0.1 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 5.7 within 20 km

  • Sauna7.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.4 km · Alkmaar: 3.6 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon7.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.2 km · Alkmaar: 3.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction8.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 8.5 km · Alkmaar: 4.4 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 2.2 within 10 km · 10.5 within 20 km · 43.9 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station4.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Schermer: 2.9 km · Alkmaar: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance4.9 km2.8 km1 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance4.9 km2.8 km0.9 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance1.4 km1.5 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance2.9 km1.1 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km0.71.110.79.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km00.31.41.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km0.10.597.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km0.9217.216.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance9 km9.3 km4 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance6.7 km5.8 km1.3 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance8.9 km9 km3.9 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km001.91.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km2.22.14.12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km8.26.96.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance9 km9.8 km4.2 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km000.70.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km0.80.60.91.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km2.52.41.34.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km00.31.81.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km0.10.511.6111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km12.321.923.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance4.5 km2.4 km0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km00.78.36.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km0.41.452.547.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km4.36.290.1102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance8 km7.7 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km00.13.42.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km3.63.47.16.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km18.21615.319.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance5 km2.6 km1.5 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km00.33.32.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km0.10.722.622.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km1.62.533.548.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance4.1 km4.1 km0.9 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0065.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km0.20.241.446.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km3.44.167.499.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1.4 km1.5 km0.8 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.50.61081 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km1.41.466.665.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km6.47.4102.4143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance6.8 km5.2 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km0.40.5917.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km12.19.628.942.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km73.666.266.499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.50.62.42.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km1.61.116.819.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km3.64.736.743.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance2.9 km1.5 km0.7 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km00.52.32.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km0.7116.514.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km2.34.635.333.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km00.61.71.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km1.84.123.5221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance8.3 km8.1 km2.2 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km004.73.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km00.49.981 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km9.311.321.920.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance8.3 km8.1 km2.2 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km004.23.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km00.49.171 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km8.410.82118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance8.5 km8.3 km2.4 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km00221 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km00.23.94.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km3.44.79.411.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.7 km1.4 km1.2 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance8.4 km8.9 km3.2 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance8.6 km9.4 km4.1 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance5.3 km4.2 km1.6 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance8.8 km7.9 km3.3 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance10.9 km11.6 km5.5 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance7.5 km4.2 km2.5 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km0.10.93.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km54.778.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km20.118.614.622.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance8 km8.4 km2.8 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km00.12.53.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km2.92.44.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km8.78.96.919.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance8.1 km8.8 km3.6 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance8.1 km8.2 km3.6 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km0.10.11.71.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km21.82.62.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km5.75.84.97.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance7.8 km8.4 km3.6 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance7.8 km8.2 km3.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance8.5 km8.5 km4.4 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km2.22.74.22.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km10.510.512.58.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km43.941.14139.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance4.8 km2.9 km2 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

145

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
ZuidschermerSchermer
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing31% (45)
    Schermer: 13.3% · Alkmaar: 1.3% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy24.1% (35)
    Schermer: 20.9% · Alkmaar: 15.3% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants10.3% (15)
    Schermer: 12.3% · Alkmaar: 16.9% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication3.4% (5)
    Schermer: 5.2% · Alkmaar: 7.2% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate3.4% (5)
    Schermer: 5.2% · Alkmaar: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services17.2% (25)
    Schermer: 20.9% · Alkmaar: 24.6% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care6.9% (10)
    Schermer: 11.8% · Alkmaar: 18.8% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services3.4% (5)
    Schermer: 10.4% · Alkmaar: 11.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations1451,05516,4552,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing4514022081,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy352202,515368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants151302,780419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication5551,180202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate555750123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services252204,045647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care101253,090435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services51101,875274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

365

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.4

1 Jan 2026Schermer: 1.3Alkmaar: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

21 per km²

1 Jan 2026Schermer: 50 per km²Alkmaar: 438 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

40

1 Jan 2026−3 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Petrol cars75.1%27475.5%2,32979.4%38,35677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels24.9%9124.5%75520.6%9,94522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars3653,08448,3017,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars2742,32938,3566,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels917559,9451,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.41.30.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density21 per km²50 per km²438 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles404154,451706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars282274274
Cars on other fuels687591
Cars per household1.31.31.4
Motorcycles434040

Area and buildings

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

Total area

1,795 ha

2026Schermer: 6,439 haAlkmaar: 11,735 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

45 per km²

1 Jan 2026Schermer: 167 per km²Alkmaar: 2,404 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

36

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
ZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlands
Land96.7%1,736 ha95.1%6,123 ha93.9%11,018 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water3.3%60 ha4.9%316 ha6.1%716 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureZuidschermerSchermerAlkmaarNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties362788,2941,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties0017013,3832025
Total area1,795 ha6,439 ha11,735 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land1,736 ha6,123 ha11,018 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water60 ha316 ha716 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density45 per km²167 per km²2,404 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area1,795 ha1,795 ha1,795 ha
Land1,733 ha1,733 ha1,736 ha
Water62 ha62 ha60 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodZuidschermer
1 Jan 202444 per km²
1 Jan 202544 per km²
1 Jan 202645 per km²