Harmelen
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Harmelen, Woerden

District in Woerden

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Harmelen has 8,060 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 3,423 homes in HarmelenCurrently there are 26 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in HarmelenBased on registered homes

Harmelen is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Woerden The district has a total area of 2.376 hectares, of which 2.321 hectares are land and 56 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK063206. The postcode area is 3481AA-3481ZZ.

Residents

Harmelen has 8.060 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,3%). The other age groups are 24,3% for '65 years or older', 19,7% for '25 to 45 years', 15,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,6% is unmarried, 43,0% is married, 6,6% is divorced and 5,9% is widowed. 7.130 residents originate from the Netherlands, 375 come from Europe and 555 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.355 households in Harmelen. 29,2% of these are single-person households, 33,1% households without children and 37,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Harmelen there are 6.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.400, which is €4.600 (13%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €33.500, which is €4.300 (15%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Harmelen are educated to an intermediate level. 46,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 8.060 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.642 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Harmelen, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.750 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Harmelen there are 3.423 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €425.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 24% rental homes and 76% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 76% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Harmelen are 1950-1970 (24%) and 1970-1980 (23%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Harmelen. The most recently listed home is Houtduif 3 by Drieman Woerden. No homes were sold in Harmelen over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Harmelen. The most recent home is Utrechtsestraatweg 5C, offered by Interhouse makelaars Utrecht op Funda. No homes were let in Harmelen over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Harmelen.

Energy

In Harmelen there are 3.537 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (37%), A (15%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Harmelen uses 3.040 kWh of electricity per year. This is 8% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.170 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 9% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
1,1 km
Hospital
6,9 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
5,2 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
4,6 km
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Neighbourhoods in Harmelen

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Tobi Vermeulen
Family · Terraced house
Cosy neighbourhood with sociable people.

The neighbourhood is very cosy, but some people do cause nuisance. There are plenty of amenities. But I do miss a station. Luckily there is a bus stop.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
980Single-person households
1,110Households without children
1,265Households 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
€33,500 P.A.average per resident9% above the national average
€40,400 P.A.average per income recipient8% 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
Harmelen
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€558.182
average▼ 27,2%
€500.000
median▼ 9,1%
11 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€5.369
average▲ 16,3%
€5.103
median▲ 9,7%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
55 days
average time listed · vs. last year
31
sales in the past year
131 m²
average living area
€345.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
22 days
average time listed · vs. last year
8
lettings in the past year
161 m²
average living area
€1.125
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)
Harmelen
1.170
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Harmelen
3.040
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Harmelen

What kind of homes are there in Harmelen?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 65% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Harmelen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Harmelen was listed for an average of €633,548 (€5,028 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 27%.

Who lives in Harmelen?

Wijk Harmelen has 8,060 residents. Many families: 38% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Harmelen?

The housing supply in Harmelen is remarkably efficient: 58% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,170 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Harmelen?

From Harmelen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 5.2 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Harmelen?

Right now you will find 26 homes for sale in Harmelen.

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