Oudwijk
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9.1
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Oudwijk has 4,950 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 2,371 homes in OudwijkCurrently there are 30 for sale and 6 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in OudwijkBased on registered homes

Oudwijk is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Utrecht, in the district Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 38 hectares, of which 38 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03440512. The postcode area is 3581HA-3581XP.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.1. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Peaceful neighborhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Oudwijk has 4.950 residents. Of these, 46,9% are men and 53,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (37,5%). The other age groups are 21,8% for '45 to 65 years', 15,8% for '15 to 25 years', 13,3% for '65 years or older' and 11,6% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 70,5% is unmarried, 22,0% is married, 5,8% is divorced and 1,6% is widowed. 3.530 residents originate from the Netherlands, 640 come from Europe and 780 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.930 households in Oudwijk. 59,0% of these are single-person households, 23,0% households without children and 17,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Oudwijk there are 4.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €55.500, which is €13.300 (32%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €48.000, which is €13.100 (38%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Oudwijk are highly educated. 72,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 21,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 6,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 4.950 residents, around 78% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.861 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Oudwijk, 17% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 610 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Oudwijk there are 2.371 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €587.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 39% rental homes and 61% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 61% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 24% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Oudwijk are 1900-1925 (51%) and 1925-1950 (20%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 14 homes for sale in Oudwijk. The most recently listed home is Oudwijkerveldstraat 12-2 by Ingrid van Eck Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 108 homes were sold in Oudwijk. On average, a home was sold within 34 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Oudwijk over the past year was €562.972. This is 4% lower than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €587.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €6.623.

Rental homes

There are 7 homes for rent in Oudwijk. The most recent home is Burgemeester Reigerstraat 64, offered by Housiva. Over the past year, 159 homes were let in Oudwijk. On average, a listing was let within 35 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Oudwijk over the past year was €2.471 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €26 per month.

Energy

In Oudwijk there are 1.454 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (25%), D (17%) and E (15%). On average, an address in Oudwijk uses 2.040 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption in this neighbourhood, at 800 m³ per year, exactly matches the national average.

Street names

  • Bankstraat
  • Mecklenburglaan
  • Van Hogendorpstraat
  • Kersstraat
  • Ramstraat
  • Beekstraat
  • Aurorastraat
  • Van Alphenstraat
  • Lindestraat
  • Alberthof
  • Baanstraat
  • Bolstraat
  • Oudwijkerlaan
  • Beukstraat
  • Paarlstraat
  • Eikstraat
  • Kweekstraat
  • Zonnehof
  • Helmstraat
  • Vlietstraat
  • Wagenstraat
  • Renstraat
  • Bloemstraat
  • Wagendwarsstraat
  • Burgemeester Reigerstraat
  • Iepstraat
  • Minstraat
  • Albrachthof
  • Minervaplein
  • Oudwijkerveldstraat
  • Hulststraat
  • J.M. Kemperstraat
  • Van Alphenplein
  • Braamstraat
  • Homeruslaan
  • Van der Duijnstraat
  • Van Limburg Stirumplein
  • Nicolaasweg
  • Bloesemstraat
  • Zonstraat
  • Schelpstraat
  • A.R. Falckstraat
  • Wolter Heukelslaan
  • Oudwijk
  • Haagstraat
  • Prinsenstraat
  • Hofstraat
  • Doornstraat
  • Oudwijkerdwarsstraat
  • Oosterstraat
  • Jachtstraat

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
1,1 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
1,8 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
0,9 km
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9.1
Ipek Ozlem
Family · Apartment
24-06-2026
Peaceful neighborhood

The neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,730Single-person households
675Households without children
525Households 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
€48,000 P.A.average per resident38% above the national average
€55,500 P.A.average per income recipient32% above the national average
80%of the employed are in paid employment
20%of the employed are self-employed
78%
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
Oudwijk
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Oudwijk

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q3 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q3 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
31 days ▼ 41,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
137
sales in the past year
82 m²
average living area
+9%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
40 days ▲ 13,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
101
lettings in the past year
121 m²
average living area
+8%
more expensive 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)
Oudwijk
800
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Oudwijk
2.040
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Oudwijk

What kind of homes are there in Oudwijk?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 91% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (52%).

What do you pay for a house in Oudwijk?

Over the past year a home for sale in Oudwijk was listed for an average of €573,496 (€7,203 per m²).

What do you pay for a rental home in Oudwijk?

A rental home in Oudwijk cost an average of €2,324 per month (€27 per m²).

What kind of people live in Oudwijk?

Buurt Oudwijk has 4,950 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (37%). Notably, 59% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Oudwijk?

A considerable share of the supply in Oudwijk is less efficient: 25% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 800 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Oudwijk?

From Oudwijk you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 1.8 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Oudwijk?

Right now you will find 30 homes for sale and 6 homes for rent in Oudwijk.

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