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Heerlen

World Trade Center Heerlen - Aachen

World Trade Center Heerlen - Aachen
Beitel, Heerlen


Lindeveld, Heerlen
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken & buurten
Number of establishments
Kerkrade is a municipality of approximately 45,300 residents with a solid economic foundation anchored in diverse commercial activity. The town supports 3,930 business establishments across 4,467 non-residential properties, reflecting a balanced sectoral mix that serves both local demand and regional commerce. Trade and hospitality lead with 910 establishments, followed by business services with 705 locations and industrial activity with 695 operations, while public administration, education, and healthcare contribute a further 625 venues. This sectoral diversity signals a community economy that blends retail and consumer-facing operations with professional services and light manufacturing, creating multiple layers of commercial opportunity.
For prospective tenants and purchasers, Kerkrade presents a stable commercial market underpinned by a working population of approximately 20,400 with a net labour participation rate of 61 percent, ensuring reasonable availability of skilled and semi-skilled workers. The municipality's average household income of 29,500 euros per capita indicates moderate purchasing power, making it particularly suitable for retail, hospitality, and convenience-driven commercial uses rather than premium positioning. The strong presence of trade and hospitality establishments, combined with the substantial professional services sector, suggests that retail spaces and service-oriented office locations will command steady tenant demand and user interest, while the industrial base provides opportunities for light manufacturing and logistics operators serving regional supply chains.
CBS dataset: 85984NED · Last updated: August 17, 2026

Miquel van Dongen
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