Galecop
UtrechtNieuwegeinGalecop

Galecop, Nieuwegein

District in Nieuwegein

Galecop has 8,130 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 3,635 homes in GalecopCurrently there are 26 for sale and 5 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in GalecopBased on registered homes

Galecop is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Nieuwegein The district has a total area of 254 hectares, of which 248 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK035608. The postcode area is 3437BA-3438WK.

Residents

Galecop has 8.130 residents. Of these, 48,4% are men and 51,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,3%). The other age groups are 28,1% for '65 years or older', 18,2% for '25 to 45 years', 12,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,4% is unmarried, 46,4% is married, 7,6% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 5.750 residents originate from the Netherlands, 485 come from Europe and 1.905 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.690 households in Galecop. 32,8% of these are single-person households, 32,7% households without children and 34,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Galecop there are 7.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.000, which is €3.200 (9%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €33.300, which is €4.100 (14%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Galecop are educated to an intermediate level. 46,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 8.130 residents, around 64% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.203 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Galecop, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.060 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Galecop there are 3.635 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €414.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 30% rental homes and 70% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 70% privately owned, 26% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Galecop are 1990-2000 (96%) and 2020 and later (3%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Galecop. The most recently listed home is Hendrik Marsmanhove 23 by Jan Wolters Makelaardij op Funda. No homes were sold in Galecop over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Galecop. The most recent home is Lode Zielenshove 6, offered by B & S Rental Service B.V.. No homes were let in Galecop over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Galecop.

Energy

In Galecop there are 3.667 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (50%), A (31%) and C (15%). On average, an address in Galecop uses 2.740 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 10 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 99% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
4,4 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
6,1 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
4,5 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,210Single-person households
1,205Households without children
1,275Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€33,300 P.A.average per resident8% above the national average
€39,000 P.A.average per income recipient5% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Galecop
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Galecop

Sale price · Q3 2026
€571.958
average▲ 21,8%
€542.000
median▲ 20,4%
24 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.544
average▲ 13,6%
€4.550
median▲ 11,6%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
21 days ▼ 35,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
69
sales in the past year
119 m²
average living area
€300.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
40 days
average time listed · vs. last year
9
lettings in the past year
97 m²
average living area
€1.228
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Galecop
10
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Galecop
2.740
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Galecop

What does the housing stock in Galecop look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 99% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (47%).

How much does a home cost in Galecop?

Over the past year a home for sale in Galecop was listed for an average of €509,500 (€4,278 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 22%.

How is the population of Galecop composed?

Wijk Galecop has 8,130 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%). Many families: 35% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Galecop?

The housing supply in Galecop is remarkably efficient: 99% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 10 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Galecop?

From Galecop you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 6.1 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Galecop?

Right now you will find 26 homes for sale and 5 homes for rent in Galecop. The market here is fast: a home for sale is listed for an average of just 21 days.

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