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Utrecht›Veenendaal›Zuidoost›Petenbos Oost
8.8
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Petenbos Oost has 2,600 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,021 homes in Petenbos OostCurrently there are 25 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Petenbos OostBased on registered homes

Petenbos Oost is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Veenendaal, in the district Zuidoost. The neighbourhood has a total area of 46 hectares, of which 44 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03450224. The postcode area is 3903EA-3904ME.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.8. They describe it as 'Quiet and green' and 'Quiet but alert'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Petenbos Oost has 2.600 residents. Of these, 51,0% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,8%). The other age groups are 23,5% for '25 to 45 years', 16,7% for '0 to 15 years', 14,6% for '65 years or older' and 14,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,0% is unmarried, 45,8% is married, 6,7% is divorced and 2,7% is widowed. 2.205 residents originate from the Netherlands, 135 come from Europe and 260 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.045 households in Petenbos Oost. 25,8% of these are single-person households, 29,2% households without children and 45,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Petenbos Oost there are 2.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €43.400, which is €1.200 (3%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €37.500, which is €2.600 (7%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Petenbos Oost are educated to an intermediate level. 47,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 18,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.600 residents, around 80% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.080 people. This is 8% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Petenbos Oost, 17% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 330 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Petenbos Oost there are 1.021 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €469.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 24% rental homes and 76% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 77% privately owned, 12% owned by housing associations and 11% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Petenbos Oost are 1990-2000 (89%) and 2000-2010 (10%).

Homes for sale in Petenbos Oost

There are currently 25 homes for sale in Petenbos Oost. The most recently listed home is Weegbree 26 by Janssen & Van Dijk Garantiemakelaars. Over the past year, 56 homes were sold in Petenbos Oost. On average, a home was sold within 32 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Petenbos Oost over the past year was €582.568. This is 24% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €469.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.212.

Rental homes in Petenbos Oost

There is 1 homes for rent in Petenbos Oost. The most recent home is Ereprijs 26, offered by REBO Huurwoningen. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in Petenbos Oost. On average, a listing was let within 51 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Petenbos Oost over the past year was €1.652 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €11 per month.

Energy

In Petenbos Oost there are 654 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (44%), A (43%) and C (7%). On average, an address in Petenbos Oost uses 2.820 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 760 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 5% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Heermoes
  • Kaardenbol
  • Aalbes
  • Ereprijs
  • Heelkruid
  • Franjezwam
  • Satijnzwam
  • Ridderzwam
  • Weegbree
  • Paddestoelenlaan
  • Linnaeuslaan
  • Moederkruid
  • Klaproos
  • Breukkruid
  • Vossebes
  • Honingzwam
  • Braam
  • Verlengde Spoorlaan
  • Wespeorchis
  • Dalkruid
  • Mispel
  • Bilzekruid
  • Vliegezwam
  • Parklaan
  • Nagelkruid
  • Longkruid
  • Vlierbes
  • Framboos
  • Koraalzwam
  • Hermelijnlaan
  • Bosbes
  • Jac.P. Thijsselaan
  • Wederik
  • Leverkruid
  • Berkenzwam

Amenities

GP
2,0 km
Pharmacy
2,0 km
Hospital
2,0 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
2,6 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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9.0
Daniel
Living together · Apartment
28-09-2025
Quiet and green

are friendly and there is a lot of social control

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8.6
Daniel
Living together · Apartment
22-09-2025
Quiet but alert

There is a lot of surveillance

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
270Single-person households
305Households without children
470Households 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
€37,500 P.A.average per resident7% above the national average
€43,400 P.A.average per income recipient3% above the national average
86%of the employed are in paid employment
14%of the employed are self-employed
80%
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
Petenbos Oost
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Petenbos Oost

Sale price · Q4 2026
€533.208
average▼ 18,7%
€474.500
median▼ 13,7%
12 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.880
average▼ 1,3%
€4.833
medianstabiel
+12% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
32 days ▼ 62,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
56
sales in the past year
140 m²
average living area
+12%
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)
Petenbos Oost
760
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Petenbos Oost
2.820
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Petenbos Oost

What does the housing stock in Petenbos Oost look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 100% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (42%).

How much does a home cost in Petenbos Oost?

Over the past year a home for sale in Petenbos Oost was listed for an average of €582,568 (€4,212 per m²). That is 12% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 19%.

How is the population of Petenbos Oost composed?

Buurt Petenbos Oost has 2,600 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 45% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Petenbos Oost?

The housing supply in Petenbos Oost is remarkably efficient: 94% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 760 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Petenbos Oost?

From Petenbos Oost you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 2.0 km, a railway station at 2.6 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Petenbos Oost?

Right now you will find 25 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Petenbos Oost.

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