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Utrecht›Veenendaal›Noordwest›Molenbrug
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Molenbrug has 2,495 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,214 homes in MolenbrugCurrently there are 9 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 2.495 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,7% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (28,9%). The other age groups are 23,2% for '45 to 65 years', 18,2% for '0 to 15 years', 17,6% for '65 years or older' and 11,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 51,3% is unmarried, 33,1% is married, 11,0% is divorced and 4,6% is widowed. 1.570 residents originate from the Netherlands, 160 come from Europe and 765 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.195 households in Molenbrug. 44,4% of these are single-person households, 23,4% households without children and 32,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Molenbrug there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.700, which is €11.500 (27%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €24.500, which is €10.400 (30%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Molenbrug are educated to an intermediate level. 45,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 39,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 15,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.495 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.647 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Molenbrug, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 380 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Molenbrug there are 1.214 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €283.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 63% rental homes and 37% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 37% privately owned, 51% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Molenbrug are 1950-1970 (51%) and 1980-1990 (25%).

Homes for sale in Molenbrug

There are currently 9 homes for sale in Molenbrug. The most recently listed home is Prins Willem-Alexanderpark 441 by Jan Zegers Makelaardij B.V.. Over the past year, 39 homes were sold in Molenbrug. On average, a home was sold within 19 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Molenbrug over the past year was €341.224. This is 21% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €283.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.016.

Rental homes in Molenbrug

There are currently no homes for rent in Molenbrug. No homes were let in Molenbrug over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Molenbrug.

Energy

In Molenbrug there are 923 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (33%), B (24%) and D (15%). On average, an address in Molenbrug uses 2.730 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 640 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 20% below the national average of 800 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
530Single-person households
280Households without children
385Households 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
€24,500 P.A.average per resident30% below the national average
€30,700 P.A.average per income recipient27% below the national average
85%of the employed are in paid employment
15%of the employed are self-employed
66%
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

Housing market in Molenbrug

Sale price · Q4 2026
€397.083
average▲ 10,9%
€339.250
median▲ 6,3%
6 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.223
average▲ 1,9%
€3.930
median▲ 11,1%
-35% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
19 days ▼ 72,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
39
sales in the past year
88 m²
average living area
-35%
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)
Molenbrug
640
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Molenbrug
2.730
Netherlands
2.550

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 (70%).

How expensive are houses in Molenbrug?

Over the past year a home for sale in Molenbrug was listed for an average of €341,224 (€4,016 per m²). That is 35% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 11%.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Molenbrug?

A considerable share of the supply in Molenbrug is less efficient: 35% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 640 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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