Couwenhoven
UtrechtZeistZeist-WestCouwenhoven

Couwenhoven, Zeist

Neighbourhood in Zeist

Couwenhoven has 2,475 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 965 homes in CouwenhovenCurrently there are 4 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in CouwenhovenBased on registered homes

Couwenhoven is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Zeist, in the district Zeist-West The neighbourhood has a total area of 34 hectares, of which 34 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03550307. The postcode area is 3703EA-3703VV.

Residents

Couwenhoven has 2.475 residents. Of these, 48,3% are men and 51,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (25,1%). The other age groups are 21,4% for '65 years or older', 20,0% for '25 to 45 years', 19,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 14,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,3% is unmarried, 40,2% is married, 8,9% is divorced and 4,6% is widowed. 1.395 residents originate from the Netherlands, 180 come from Europe and 895 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 995 households in Couwenhoven. 30,2% of these are single-person households, 27,1% households without children and 42,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons.

In Couwenhoven there are 1.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.800, which is €2.000 (6%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.200, which is €3.000 (10%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Couwenhoven are highly educated. 34,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 34,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 30,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.475 residents, around 59% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.460 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Couwenhoven, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 480 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Couwenhoven there are 965 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €409.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. In Couwenhoven there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 53% rental homes and 47% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 47% privately owned, 48% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Couwenhoven are 1970-1980 (74%) and 1950-1970 (25%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Couwenhoven. The most recently listed home is Couwenhoven 6245 by Patist Makelaardij. Over the past year, 1 homes were sold in Couwenhoven. On average, a home was sold within 40 days.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Couwenhoven. The most recent home is Couwenhoven 4617, offered by Schep Vastgoedmakelaars. Over the past year, 5 homes were let in Couwenhoven. On average, a listing was let within 36 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Couwenhoven over the past year was €1.640 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Couwenhoven there are 965 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (39%), D (25%) and A (19%). On average, an address in Couwenhoven uses 2.310 kWh of electricity per year. This is 18% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.090 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 15% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Griftlaan
  • Couwenhoven
  • Weteringlaan
  • Couwenhoven 42

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
3,7 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
3,9 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
300Single-person households
270Households without children
425Households 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
€26,200 P.A.average per resident15% below the national average
€33,800 P.A.average per income recipient9% below 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
Couwenhoven
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Zeist-West

Figures for the district Zeist-West due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€676.000
average
€650.000
median
5 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.777
average
€3.947
median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
35 days
average time listed · vs. last year
48
sales in the past year
117 m²
average living area
€280.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
24 days
average time listed · vs. last year
23
lettings in the past year
90 m²
average living area
€1.063
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)
Couwenhoven
1.090
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Couwenhoven
2.310
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Couwenhoven

What kind of houses make up Couwenhoven?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 72% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (48%).

What is the average asking price in Couwenhoven?

Over the past year a home for sale in Couwenhoven was listed for an average of €637,250 (€5,488 per m²).

How much does renting cost in Couwenhoven?

A rental home in Couwenhoven cost an average of €1,492 per month (€17 per m²).

What kind of people live in Couwenhoven?

Buurt Couwenhoven has 2,475 residents. Many families: 43% of the households have children.

What is within walking distance in Couwenhoven?

From Couwenhoven you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 3.9 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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