Molenbrug
UtrechtVeenendaalNoordwestMolenbrug

Molenbrug, Veenendaal – “Hygiene”

Neighbourhood in Veenendaal

7.1
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Molenbrug has 2,500 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,207 homes in MolenbrugCurrently there are 6 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in MolenbrugBased on registered homes

Molenbrug is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Veenendaal, in the district Noordwest The neighbourhood has a total area of 27 hectares, of which 27 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03450440. The postcode area is 3901WL-3905EC.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.1. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Hygiene'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Molenbrug has 2.500 residents. Of these, 48,0% are men and 51,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (28,8%). The other age groups are 23,2% for '45 to 65 years', 18,0% for '65 years or older', 17,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 51,4% is unmarried, 32,8% is married, 10,8% is divorced and 5,0% is widowed. 1.605 residents originate from the Netherlands, 155 come from Europe and 740 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.210 households in Molenbrug. 45,0% of these are single-person households, 24,0% households without children and 31,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Molenbrug there are 1.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €27.200, which is €8.600 (24%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €21.700, which is €7.500 (26%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Molenbrug are educated to an intermediate level. 48,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 15,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.500 residents, around 60% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.500 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Molenbrug, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 410 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Molenbrug there are 1.207 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €271.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 64% rental homes and 36% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 36% privately owned, 52% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Molenbrug are 1950-1970 (52%) and 1980-1990 (26%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 6 homes for sale in Molenbrug. The most recently listed home is Molenstraat NAN by VC Makelaars op Pararius. Over the past year, 41 homes were sold in Molenbrug. On average, a home was sold within 36 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Molenbrug over the past year was €340.990. This is 26% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €271.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.015.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Molenbrug. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Molenbrug. On average, a listing was let within 11 days.

No recent rental data available for Molenbrug.

Energy

In Molenbrug there are 1.221 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are E (32%), F (18%) and C (14%). On average, an address in Molenbrug uses 2.880 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 750 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 41% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Heuvel
  • Kostverloren
  • Dahliastraat
  • Weverij
  • De Terp
  • Davidsplein
  • Trommelaar
  • Gortstraat
  • Duivenwal-West
  • De Tuimelaar
  • Zandstraat
  • J.P.C. Leinweberstraat
  • Geerseweg
  • Korte Molenstraat
  • Julianastraat
  • Kalanderij
  • Molenstraat
  • Panhuis
  • Prins Willem-Alexanderpark

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
1,6 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
1,3 km
Day nursery
0,2 km
Primary school
0,2 km
Secondary school
0,6 km
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Lucille
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16-10-2025
Hygiene

In terms of hygiene, the municipality does a lot of cleaning. Nevertheless, there remains a lot of rubbish and dirt on the streets.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
545Single-person households
290Households without children
375Households 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
€21,700 P.A.average per resident29% below the national average
€27,200 P.A.average per income recipient27% 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
Molenbrug
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Molenbrug

Sale price · Q3 2026
€363.800
average▲ 12,2%
€350.000
median▲ 16,7%
5 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€5.344
average▲ 37,1%
€5.117
median▲ 32,8%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days
average time listed · vs. last year
41
sales in the past year
86 m²
average living area
€179.950
lowest sale price 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)
Molenbrug
750
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Molenbrug
2.880
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Molenbrug

Which type of home is most common in Molenbrug?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 70% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (68%).

How expensive are houses in Molenbrug?

Over the past year a home for sale in Molenbrug was listed for an average of €340,990 (€4,104 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 12%.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Molenbrug?

A considerable share of the supply in Molenbrug is less efficient: 27% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 750 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Molenbrug?

From Molenbrug you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 1.3 km, a primary school at 0.2 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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