Oudwijk
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Oudwijk, Utrecht – “Peaceful neighborhoo...”

Neighbourhood in Utrecht

Oudwijk has 4,990 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 2,361 homes in OudwijkCurrently there are 26 for sale and 17 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 4.990 residents. Of these, 46,7% are men and 53,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (38,2%). The other age groups are 21,5% for '45 to 65 years', 15,1% for '15 to 25 years', 13,1% for '65 years or older' and 12,0% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 70,7% is unmarried, 21,8% is married, 5,8% is divorced and 1,6% is widowed. 3.575 residents originate from the Netherlands, 620 come from Europe and 800 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.020 households in Oudwijk. 59,9% of these are single-person households, 22,8% households without children and 17,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons.

In Oudwijk there are 4.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €49.900, which is €14.100 (39%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €42.800, which is €13.600 (47%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Oudwijk are highly educated. 72,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 20,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 6,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 4.990 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.543 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Oudwijk, 16% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 560 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Oudwijk there are 2.361 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €567.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 41% rental homes and 59% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 59% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 26% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Oudwijk are 1900-1925 (50%) and 1925-1950 (20%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 24 homes for sale in Oudwijk. The most recently listed home is Lindestraat 9 by BURGERSDIJK MAKELAARS. Over the past year, 65 homes were sold in Oudwijk. On average, a home was sold within 27 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Oudwijk over the past year was €559.200. This is 1% lower than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €567.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €6.355.

Rental homes

There are 20 homes for rent in Oudwijk. The most recent home is Oudwijk 23B-B, offered by Makelaardij Stek op Pararius. Over the past year, 116 homes were let in Oudwijk. On average, a listing was let within 27 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Oudwijk over the past year was €2.198 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €16 per month.

Energy

In Oudwijk there are 2.429 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are F (33%), G (20%) and C (14%). On average, an address in Oudwijk uses 2.160 kWh of electricity per year. This is 23% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 950 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 26% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

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
0,6 km
Hospital
1,1 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
1,7 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
1,810Single-person households
690Households without children
520Households 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
€42,800 P.A.average per resident39% above the national average
€49,900 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
Oudwijk
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€638.917
average▲ 44,1%
€489.000
median▼ 1,2%
12 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€7.046
average▲ 8,0%
€7.600
median▲ 7,5%
Rent · Q3 2026
€2.309
average▲ 19,4%
€2.350
median▲ 6,8%
19 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€27,2
average▼ 12,9%
€32,5
median▼ 4,2%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
33 days ▲ 221,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
34
sales in the past year
79 m²
average living area
€335.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
28 days
average time listed · vs. last year
52
lettings in the past year
111 m²
average living area
€653
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)
Oudwijk
950
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Oudwijk
2.160
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Oudwijk

What kind of homes are there in Oudwijk?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 90% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (55%).

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 €561,441 (€7,292 per m²).

What do you pay for a rental home in Oudwijk?

A rental home in Oudwijk cost an average of €2,149 per month (€28 per m²).

What kind of people live in Oudwijk?

Buurt Oudwijk has 4,990 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (38%). Notably, 60% 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: 34% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 950 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 1.7 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 26 homes for sale and 17 homes for rent in Oudwijk.

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