Petenbos is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Veenendaal, in the district Zuidoost. The neighbourhood has a total area of 67 hectares, of which 67 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03450223. The postcode area is 3903CA-3904LK.
Three residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.8. They describe it as 'Nice neighbourhood', 'Cosy' and 'a nice neighbourhood'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, safety, accessibility, greenery are seen as strong points.
Petenbos has 3.475 residents. Of these, 48,8% are men and 51,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,7%). The other age groups are 21,2% for '25 to 45 years', 20,0% for '65 years or older', 15,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,4% is unmarried, 49,4% is married, 6,8% is divorced and 3,5% is widowed. 3.040 residents originate from the Netherlands, 125 come from Europe and 315 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.420 households in Petenbos. 24,3% of these are single-person households, 35,2% households without children and 40,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Petenbos there are 2.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €46.100, which is €3.900 (9%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €38.100, which is €3.200 (9%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Petenbos are educated to an intermediate level. 43,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.475 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.641 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Petenbos, 22% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 600 people receive this benefit.
In Petenbos there are 1.414 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €502.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 17% rental homes and 83% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 83% privately owned, 16% owned by housing associations and 1% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Petenbos are 1990-2000 (90%) and 1980-1990 (5%).
There are currently 17 homes for sale in Petenbos. The most recently listed home is Mina Krusemansingel 12 by Ginkel Bemmelen NVM Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 66 homes were sold in Petenbos. On average, a home was sold within 37 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Petenbos over the past year was €634.905. This is 26% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €502.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.454.
There are currently no homes for rent in Petenbos. No homes were let in Petenbos over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Petenbos.
In Petenbos there are 842 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are B (47%), A (39%) and C (10%). On average, an address in Petenbos uses 2.860 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 840 m³ per year, is 5% above the national average of 800 m³.
A quiet and tidy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice neighbourhood with a cosy atmosphere, but there could be a bit more greenery and shops for accessibility.
Auto-translated to English by AIgreat neighbourhood!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is relatively young — 90% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (45%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Petenbos was listed for an average of €634,905 (€4,454 per m²). That is 22% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 24%.
Residents give Petenbos a 8.8 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Safety stands out with a 9.3; education lags behind with a 8.0.
Buurt Petenbos has 3,475 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%). Many families: 40% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Petenbos is remarkably efficient: 85% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 840 m³ per year.
From Petenbos you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 1.6 km, a railway station at 2.1 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 17 homes for sale in Petenbos.
