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District in VeenendaalZuidwest
Utrecht›Veenendaal›Zuidwest
8.1
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Zuidwest has 7,255 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 3,209 homes in ZuidwestCurrently there are 35 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZuidwestBased on registered homes

Zuidwest is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Veenendaal. The district has a total area of 141 hectares, of which 140 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK034503. The postcode area is 3901EG-3905AD.

Residents

Zuidwest has 7.255 residents. Of these, 49,7% are men and 50,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (26,9%). The other age groups are 25,4% for '45 to 65 years', 17,4% for '0 to 15 years', 17,4% for '65 years or older' and 13,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,7% is unmarried, 39,1% is married, 7,8% is divorced and 4,3% is widowed. 5.425 residents originate from the Netherlands, 380 come from Europe and 1.450 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.230 households in Zuidwest. 37,3% of these are single-person households, 26,6% households without children and 36,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Zuidwest there are 5.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.800, which is €2.400 (6%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.100, which is €2.800 (8%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Zuidwest are educated to an intermediate level. 49,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 23,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 7.255 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.224 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Zuidwest, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.130 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zuidwest there are 3.209 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €378.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. In Zuidwest there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 52% rental homes and 48% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 48% privately owned, 46% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zuidwest are 1950-1970 (49%) and 1925-1950 (18%).

Homes for sale in Zuidwest

There are currently 35 homes for sale in Zuidwest. The most recently listed home is Gerard Terborchstraat 17A by Ginkel Bemmelen NVM Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 126 homes were sold in Zuidwest. On average, a home was sold within 36 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Zuidwest over the past year was €498.454. This is 32% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €378.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.052.

Rental homes in Zuidwest

There are currently no homes for rent in Zuidwest. The most recent home is Lunenburg 8, offered by 123Wonen de Verhuurmakelaar op Funda. Over the past year, 8 homes were let in Zuidwest. On average, a listing was let within 24 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Zuidwest over the past year was €1.657 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €20 per month.

Energy

In Zuidwest there are 2.453 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (21%), C (20%) and D (18%). On average, an address in Zuidwest uses 2.520 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 860 m³ per year, is 8% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
0,9 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
1,1 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
0,5 km
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7.1
Samar
Family · Terraced house
Franse Gat14-01-2026
Fine

I've never really experienced anything scary or bad, it was normal my whole life

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8.2
CvW
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Stationswijk11-05-2025
A quiet, but centrally located neighbourhood.

I've lived in this neighbourhood my whole life, and even moved within the same street. As children, we always played outside with a whole group and the playground was great. Now I'm too old for that, but still, no one is too good to say hello.

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9.0
c
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Stationswijk15-12-2024
beautiful, well-located neighbourhood

nothing to complain about

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,205Single-person households
860Households without children
1,165Households 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
€32,100 P.A.average per resident8% below the national average
€39,800 P.A.average per income recipient6% below the national average
85%of the employed are in paid employment
15%of the employed are self-employed
72%
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
Zuidwest
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Zuidwest

Sale price · Q4 2026
€628.234
average▼ 4,7%
€475.000
median▼ 15,9%
19 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.845
average▲ 2,7%
€4.897
median▲ 7,3%
-5% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days ▲ 29,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
126
sales in the past year
124 m²
average living area
-5%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
24 days
average time listed · vs. last year
8
lettings in the past year
86 m²
average living area
-11%
cheaper than the national average

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)
Zuidwest
860
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Zuidwest
2.520
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Zuidwest

How much does a home cost in Zuidwest?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zuidwest was listed for an average of €498,454 (€4,052 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 5%.

What do residents think of Zuidwest?

Residents give Zuidwest a 8.1 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Especially cleanliness (9.0) scores well; community (7.0) receives the lowest rating.

Who lives in Zuidwest?

Wijk Zuidwest has 7,255 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

Which amenities are close to Zuidwest?

From Zuidwest you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 1.1 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Zuidwest?

Right now you will find 35 homes for sale in Zuidwest.

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