Het Zand-Oost
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Het Zand-Oost, Utrecht

Neighbourhood in Utrecht

Het Zand-Oost has 4,900 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,647 homes in Het Zand-OostCurrently there are 6 for sale and 11 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Het Zand-OostBased on registered homes

Het Zand-Oost is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Utrecht, in the district Leidsche Rijn The neighbourhood has a total area of 67 hectares, of which 67 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03440922. The postcode area is 3544DB-3544ZZ.

Residents

Het Zand-Oost has 4.900 residents. Of these, 51,2% are men and 48,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (35,8%). The other age groups are 27,7% for '0 to 15 years', 21,7% for '45 to 65 years', 10,3% for '15 to 25 years' and 4,6% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 59,2% is unmarried, 35,5% is married, 4,6% is divorced and 0,7% is widowed. 2.480 residents originate from the Netherlands, 405 come from Europe and 2.020 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.690 households in Het Zand-Oost. 19,8% of these are single-person households, 21,9% households without children and 58,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,9 persons.

In Het Zand-Oost there are 3.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €50.100, which is €14.300 (40%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €34.200, which is €5.000 (17%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Het Zand-Oost are highly educated. 50,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 26,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 22,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 4.900 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.479 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Het Zand-Oost, 11% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a occupational disability benefit. 200 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Het Zand-Oost there are 1.647 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €589.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 44% rental homes and 56% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 55% privately owned, 29% owned by housing associations and 16% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Het Zand-Oost are 2010-2020 (43%) and 2000-2010 (34%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Het Zand-Oost. The most recently listed home is Willem Frederik Hermansstraat 436 by Blauwe Eik Makelaardij. Over the past year, 38 homes were sold in Het Zand-Oost. On average, a home was sold within 30 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Het Zand-Oost over the past year was €792.974. This is 35% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €589.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.545.

Rental homes

There are 11 homes for rent in Het Zand-Oost. The most recent home is Luzernevlinder 22, offered by REBO Huurwoningen. Over the past year, 68 homes were let in Het Zand-Oost. On average, a listing was let within 24 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Het Zand-Oost over the past year was €1.981 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €19 per month.

Energy

In Het Zand-Oost there are 1.839 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (80%), A++ (7%) and A+ (5%). On average, an address in Het Zand-Oost uses 2.810 kWh of electricity per year. This is in line with the national average. With an annual consumption of 110 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 91% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
2,1 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
1,1 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
335Single-person households
370Households without children
985Households 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
€34,200 P.A.average per resident11% above the national average
€50,100 P.A.average per income recipient34% 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
Het Zand-Oost
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Het Zand-Oost

Sale price · Q3 2026
€636.571
average▼ 1,4%
€695.000
median▲ 6,9%
7 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€5.399
average▼ 1,7%
€5.392
medianstabiel
Rent · Q3 2026
€1.782
average▲ 2,0%
€1.850
median▲ 11,3%
5 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€16,9
average▼ 3,6%
€17,0
median▼ 5,5%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
35 days
average time listed · vs. last year
20
sales in the past year
121 m²
average living area
€450.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
42 days
average time listed · vs. last year
28
lettings in the past year
107 m²
average living area
€1.172
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)
Het Zand-Oost
110
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Het Zand-Oost
2.810
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Het Zand-Oost

What does the housing stock in Het Zand-Oost look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 99% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (41%).

How much does a home cost in Het Zand-Oost?

Over the past year a home for sale in Het Zand-Oost was listed for an average of €641,000 (€5,363 per m²).

What is the average rent in Het Zand-Oost?

A rental home in Het Zand-Oost cost an average of €1,855 per month (€18 per m²).

How is the population of Het Zand-Oost composed?

Buurt Het Zand-Oost has 4,900 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (36%). Many families: 58% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Het Zand-Oost?

The housing supply in Het Zand-Oost is remarkably efficient: 99% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 110 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Het Zand-Oost?

From Het Zand-Oost you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 1.1 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Het Zand-Oost?

Right now you will find 6 homes for sale and 11 homes for rent in Het Zand-Oost.

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