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Municipality of Nieuwegein: living, scores & reviews

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7.1
Residents give Nieuwegein a good ratingThis score is based on 18 responses
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Nieuwegein has 66,788 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 31,374 homes in NieuwegeinCurrently there are 226 for sale and 52 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in NieuwegeinBased on registered homes

Nieuwegein is located in the province of Utrecht The municipality has a total area of 2.565 hectares, of which 2.342 hectares are land and 223 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0356. The postcode area is 3431AA-3439ZZ.

Residents

Nieuwegein has 66.788 residents. Of these, 49,8% are men and 50,2% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (28,5%). The other age groups are 24,3% for '45 to 65 years', 21,6% for '65 years or older', 15,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 49,0% is unmarried, 38,3% is married, 8,1% is divorced and 4,5% is widowed. 44.049 residents originate from the Netherlands, 5.161 come from Europe and 17.578 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 31.311 households in Nieuwegein. 38,8% of these are single-person households, 28,8% households without children and 32,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Nieuwegein there are 53.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €41.900, which is €300 (1%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €34.700, which is €200 (1%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Nieuwegein are educated to an intermediate level. 42,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 26,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 66.788 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 48.087 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Nieuwegein, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 13.050 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Nieuwegein there are 31.374 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €386.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 42% rental homes and 58% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 57% privately owned, 29% owned by housing associations and 14% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Nieuwegein are 1970-1980 (32%) and 1980-1990 (25%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Nieuwegein. The most recently listed home is Stormerdijkstraat 5 by OVERDUYN MAKELAARS op Funda. No homes were sold in Nieuwegein over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Nieuwegein. The most recent home is Geinoord 2, offered by CS HOUSING op Funda. No homes were let in Nieuwegein over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Nieuwegein.

Energy

In Nieuwegein there are 20.146 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), C (21%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Nieuwegein uses 2.440 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 370 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 54% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
2,7 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
7,3 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
2,3 km

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Districts in Nieuwegein

Map of Batau Zuid
5.9Batau ZuidDistrict
Map of Doorslag
7.4DoorslagDistrict
Map of Batau Noord
6.6Batau NoordDistrict
Map of Hoogzandveld
8.8HoogzandveldDistrict
Map of Stadscentrum
8.0StadscentrumDistrict
Map of Zandveld
7.2ZandveldDistrict
Map of Fokkesteeg
6.6FokkesteegDistrict
Map of Jutphaas Wijkersloot
6.6Jutphaas WijkerslootDistrict
Map of Merwestein
7.8MerwesteinDistrict
Map of Blokhoeve
BlokhoeveDistrict
Map of De Wiers
De WiersDistrict
Map of Galecop
GalecopDistrict
Map of Het Klooster
Het KloosterDistrict
Map of Hoge Landen
Hoge LandenDistrict
Map of Huis de Geer
Huis de GeerDistrict
Map of Laagraven
LaagravenDistrict
Map of Lekboulevard
LekboulevardDistrict
Map of Park Oudegein
Park OudegeinDistrict
Map of Plettenburg
PlettenburgDistrict
Map of Rijnhuizen
RijnhuizenDistrict
Map of Vreeswijk
VreeswijkDistrict
Map of Zuilenstein
ZuilensteinDistrict
7.1
Residents give Nieuwegein a good rating
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Experiences of Nieuwegein

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7.6
Lisette
Living together · Apartment
Stadscentrum
22-11-2025
Nice neighbourhood

I think it's a nice living environment. It's just a shame that only high-rise flats are being built. And that they are unaffordable for first-time buyers.

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8.4
Theo Valkestijn
Living together · Overig
Zandveld
11-09-2025
Pleasant to live in

We will have been living here with pleasure for 40 years next year. So that says something. Only parking is sometimes a problem. Otherwise, most amenities in the neighbourhood.

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8.3
Lisette Lakerveld
Living together · Apartment
Stadscentrum
06-09-2025
Nice neighbourhood

I think it's a nice neighbourhood. Sometimes we have trouble with the youngsters on fatbikes, they ride everywhere and way too fast. But otherwise it's a nice neighbourhood.

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5.0
Els
Overig · Overig
Driften-Noord11-08-2025
Bad

All other cultures

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7.8
Petra
Living together · Apartment
Merwestein
10-07-2025
Nice

Nice neighbourhood, build a new swimming pool de Merwestein

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6.6
Julian
Living together · Terraced house
Burgen22-05-2025
We Know Each Other

Despite the mess on the streets and the often-present youngsters, the neighbourhood is still a pleasant area where people know each other and are not averse to offering help. Different cultures come together and there are often activities in the vicinity.

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7.1
meerwijk
Family · Apartment
Driften-Noord13-05-2025
good living in a somewhat older neighbourhood

I've been living here for almost 3 years now and have reasonable contact with the neighbours. I have no trouble with crime or feelings of insecurity. There is sufficient social control, but not to the point where it bothers you. The houses could use some renovation, but they are busy making them more sustainable.

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8.8
Francien de Vlieger
Living alone · Overig
Neighbourhood experiences

It's a reliable, cosy and friendly neighbourhood here! Lots of shops nearby and also public transport. The neighbours are always there for each other without asking for anything in return. We even have a group app for any emergencies. What more could you want? That's the strength of this neighbourhood.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
12,135Single-person households
9,002Households without children
10,174Households 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
€34,700 P.A.average per resident1% below the national average
€41,900 P.A.average per income recipient1% below the national average
87%of the employed are in paid employment
13%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
Nieuwegein
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Nieuwegein

Sale price · Q4 2026
€493.552
average▲ 5,2%
€435.000
median▼ 3,1%
67 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.826
average▲ 3,1%
€4.609
median▲ 4,1%
-2% vs. national average
Rent · Q4 2026
€2.101
average▲ 25,0%
€1.490
medianstabiel
19 lettings · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for rent · Q4 2026
€19,0
average▼ 8,6%
€19,4
median▼ 6,9%
-26% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
26 days ▼ 33,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
2,167
sales in the past year
119 m²
average living area
-2%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
33 days ▼ 11,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
314
lettings in the past year
94 m²
average living area
-26%
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)
Nieuwegein
370
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Nieuwegein
2.440
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Nieuwegein

What kind of houses make up Nieuwegein?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 60% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (47%).

What is the average asking price in Nieuwegein?

Over the past year a home for sale in Nieuwegein was listed for an average of €516,081 (€4,655 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 5%.

How much does renting cost in Nieuwegein?

A rental home in Nieuwegein cost an average of €1,592 per month (€18 per m²). That is 26% below the national average.

How does Nieuwegein score on liveability?

Residents give Nieuwegein a 7.1 out of 10 based on 18 reviews. The strongest score is for accessibility (8.1), the weakest for cleanliness (6.6).

What are the energy labels in Nieuwegein?

The housing supply in Nieuwegein is remarkably efficient: 62% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 370 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Nieuwegein?

From Nieuwegein you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 7.3 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Nieuwegein?

Right now you will find 226 homes for sale and 52 homes for rent in Nieuwegein.

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