Schaakbuurt en omgeving
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Schaakbuurt en omgeving, Utrecht – “Nicest neighbourhood...”

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Schaakbuurt en omgeving has 4,610 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,981 homes in Schaakbuurt en omgevingCurrently there are 29 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Schaakbuurt en omgevingBased on registered homes

Schaakbuurt en omgeving is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Utrecht, in the district Noordwest The neighbourhood has a total area of 50 hectares, of which 49 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03440242. The postcode area is 3553AA-3555JT.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Nicest neighbourhood Utrecht'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Schaakbuurt en omgeving has 4.610 residents. Of these, 48,8% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (34,7%). The other age groups are 23,8% for '45 to 65 years', 16,4% for '0 to 15 years', 13,3% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,9% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 60,7% is unmarried, 28,5% is married, 7,2% is divorced and 3,6% is widowed. 2.215 residents originate from the Netherlands, 390 come from Europe and 2.010 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.125 households in Schaakbuurt en omgeving. 42,8% of these are single-person households, 25,6% households without children and 31,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Schaakbuurt en omgeving there are 3.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.200, which is €2.000 (5%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.500, which is €2.400 (7%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Schaakbuurt en omgeving are highly educated. 43,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 30,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 26,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 4.610 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.273 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Schaakbuurt en omgeving, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 490 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Schaakbuurt en omgeving there are 1.981 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €438.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. In Schaakbuurt en omgeving there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 54% rental homes and 46% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 46% privately owned, 42% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Schaakbuurt en omgeving are 1950-1970 (35%) and 2000-2010 (23%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 26 homes for sale in Schaakbuurt en omgeving. The most recently listed home is Vechtplantsoen 40-2 by Wij Makelaardij. Over the past year, 131 homes were sold in Schaakbuurt en omgeving. On average, a home was sold within 34 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Schaakbuurt en omgeving over the past year was €466.939. This is 7% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €438.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.837.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Schaakbuurt en omgeving. The most recent home is Daelwijcklaan 1, offered by DAK Vastgoedbeheer & Verhuur B.V.. Over the past year, 35 homes were let in Schaakbuurt en omgeving. On average, a listing was let within 29 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Schaakbuurt en omgeving over the past year was €2.150 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €20 per month.

Energy

In Schaakbuurt en omgeving there are 1.248 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (45%), C (18%) and B (10%). On average, an address in Schaakbuurt en omgeving uses 2.040 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 490 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 39% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Geuzenplantsoen
  • Muiderslotlaan
  • Prinses Beatrixlaan
  • Pionstraat
  • Gansenhoeflaan
  • Prinses Christinalaan
  • Prinses Margrietstraat
  • Wallesteinlaan
  • Adriaan van Bergenplein
  • Vreelanthof
  • Soetendaallaan
  • Simultaanstraat
  • Daelwijcklaan
  • Schaakstraat
  • Vechtplantsoen
  • Harteveldlaan
  • Doornburglaan
  • Zwanenvechtlaan
  • Nijenrodeplantsoen
  • Otterspoorlaan
  • Prinses Irenelaan
  • Zuilenveldlaan
  • Zwanenvechtplein
  • De Kloplaan
  • J.M. de Muinck Keizerlaan
  • Adriaan van Bergenstraat
  • Fortlaan
  • Plein van Berlage
  • Burgemeester van Tuyllkade
  • Muiderslotplantsoen
  • Niftarlakeplantsoen
  • Huis te Zuylenlaan
  • Rokadestraat
  • Paardensprongstraat
  • Nijenrodelaan
  • Grootmeesterplein
  • Prinses Ireneplateau
  • Cromwijcklaan
  • Stauntonstraat
  • Prins Bernhardlaan
  • Doctor Max Euwestraat

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,4 km
Hospital
3,7 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
2,3 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
2,0 km
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S van der Eijk
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13-09-2024
Nicest neighbourhood Utrecht

Very quiet, nice community, close to grocery shops and such, and diversity

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
910Single-person households
545Households without children
670Households 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
€32,500 P.A.average per resident7% below the national average
€40,200 P.A.average per income recipient5% below the national average
86%of the employed are in paid employment
14%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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
Schaakbuurt en omgeving
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Schaakbuurt en omgeving

Sale price · Q4 2026
€427.846
average▼ 8,6%
€399.000
median▼ 9,1%
13 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€5.453
average▲ 1,4%
€5.388
median▲ 4,8%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
34 days ▼ 4,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
129
sales in the past year
91 m²
average living area
€259.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days ▲ 261,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
21
lettings in the past year
87 m²
average living area
€1.201
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)
Schaakbuurt en omgeving
490
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Schaakbuurt en omgeving
2.040
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Schaakbuurt en omgeving

What kind of homes are there in Schaakbuurt en omgeving?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 50% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (59%).

What do you pay for a house in Schaakbuurt en omgeving?

Over the past year a home for sale in Schaakbuurt en omgeving was listed for an average of €468,372 (€5,327 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 9%.

What do you pay for a rental home in Schaakbuurt en omgeving?

A rental home in Schaakbuurt en omgeving cost an average of €1,982 per month (€23 per m²).

Who lives in Schaakbuurt en omgeving?

Buurt Schaakbuurt en omgeving has 4,610 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (35%).

How sustainable is the housing supply in Schaakbuurt en omgeving?

The housing supply in Schaakbuurt en omgeving is remarkably efficient: 64% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 490 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Schaakbuurt en omgeving?

From Schaakbuurt en omgeving you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 2.3 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Schaakbuurt en omgeving?

Right now you will find 29 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Schaakbuurt en omgeving.

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