
Neighbourhood in Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Driebergen-Centrum is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug, in the district Driebergen The neighbourhood has a total area of 96 hectares, of which 96 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU15810106. The postcode area is 3971CA-3972LE.
Five residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.4. They describe it as 'Bosrijk', 'Home' and 'Driebergen: Safe, green, but less for young people'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, greenery, amenities, safety are seen as strong points.
Driebergen-Centrum has 3.430 residents. Of these, 47,8% are men and 52,0% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (28,4%). The other age groups are 26,4% for '45 to 65 years', 19,4% for '25 to 45 years', 14,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,8% is unmarried, 37,6% is married, 8,9% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 2.800 residents originate from the Netherlands, 200 come from Europe and 425 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.725 households in Driebergen-Centrum. 44,9% of these are single-person households, 29,0% households without children and 26,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.
In Driebergen-Centrum there are 2.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.400, which is €6.600 (18%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €35.100, which is €5.900 (20%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Driebergen-Centrum are highly educated. 47,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 32,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 19,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.430 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.161 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (75%), while 25% are self-employed. In Driebergen-Centrum, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 880 people receive this benefit.
In Driebergen-Centrum there are 1.653 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €481.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 40% rental homes and 60% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 59% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 21% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Driebergen-Centrum are 1980-1990 (20%) and 1925-1950 (18%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Driebergen-Centrum. The most recently listed home is Traaij 49A by Drieklomp Makelaars en Rentmeesters Zeist op Funda. No homes were sold in Driebergen-Centrum over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Driebergen-Centrum. The most recent home is Park Seminarie 103, offered by Vesteda. No homes were let in Driebergen-Centrum over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Driebergen-Centrum.
In Driebergen-Centrum there are 1.616 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (26%), C (18%) and G (18%). On average, an address in Driebergen-Centrum uses 2.670 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.190 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 7% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
Blissful on a dead-end road ending at a forest with a pond, it's peaceful living. Except for the nocturnal adventurers who sit on the bench. What do they do? Unfortunately, they throw their scavenged wrappers on the ground while there's a bin within two steps. Otherwise, great place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up here as a child, Driebergen will always have a place in my heart. Because there were (then fewer) children, my sister and I always went out exploring and discovered the nicest things together. Since Driebergen is located in a wooded area, there is a lot to discover. The village festivals are also getting better and better! Last year there was a Christmas market and it felt so cosy and connected. We live close to everything, nice and close to shops, forest, Utrecht, it's just a shame that few activities are organised for children. Driebergen also has no secondary schools, but that's not a problem. In recent years I have come to appreciate Driebergen more! Like learning more about the history of the village and the architecture, for example. What I also find interesting is that they now organise all sorts of things on Liberation Day so we can learn more about Driebergen. A very nice neighbourhood! As a child I always felt safe, in recent years a bit less so, especially in the evenings, because of loitering youths. As I said before, Driebergen is very green, in most streets you see shrubs, trees, flowers, plants everywhere, especially now in spring it makes me very happy!
Auto-translated to English by AIDriebergen is a nice and quiet neighbourhood where I usually feel at ease. It is a safe place with lots of greenery and nature to enjoy, which creates a relaxed atmosphere. The amenities are reasonably good, but there isn't much to do for children and young people, which can sometimes be a drawback. The neighbourhood looks neat and well-maintained, and most things are easily accessible; you're also close to Utrecht, which is very convenient. As for the community: there is a sense of cohesion, but it's not very close-knit; people mostly live their own lives. Recently there was a Christmas market, which I really enjoyed! Overall, it's a good place to live, especially if you like peace and nature.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and cosy neighbourhood with many amenities
Auto-translated to English by AI- Plus point is that there are many shops and eateries - Downside is that the infrastructure is not very well organised
Auto-translated to English by AIOver the past year a home for sale in Driebergen-Centrum was listed for an average of €685,719 (€5,705 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 10%.
A rental home in Driebergen-Centrum cost an average of €1,733 per month (€16 per m²).
Residents give Driebergen-Centrum a 8.4 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. The strongest score is for nature and greenery (9.6), the weakest for housing (7.4).
From Driebergen-Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 3.0 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 22 homes for sale and 5 homes for rent in Driebergen-Centrum.