Scherpenzeel
GelderlandScherpenzeelWijk 00Scherpenzeel

Scherpenzeel, Scherpenzeel

Neighbourhood in Scherpenzeel

Scherpenzeel has 8,995 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 3,758 homes in ScherpenzeelCurrently there are 99 for sale and 4 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ScherpenzeelBased on registered homes

Scherpenzeel is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Scherpenzeel, in the district Wijk 00 The neighbourhood has a total area of 250 hectares, of which 250 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU02790000. The postcode area is 3925AA-3925XK.

Residents

Scherpenzeel has 8.995 residents. Of these, 49,4% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (24,6%). The other age groups are 24,0% for '25 to 45 years', 20,8% for '65 years or older', 18,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,1% is unmarried, 45,8% is married, 5,4% is divorced and 5,7% is widowed. 8.140 residents originate from the Netherlands, 340 come from Europe and 510 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.700 households in Scherpenzeel. 30,5% of these are single-person households, 32,3% households without children and 37,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.

In Scherpenzeel there are 7.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.700, which is €100 (0%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €28.400, which is €800 (3%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Scherpenzeel are educated to an intermediate level. 48,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 8.995 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 6.386 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Scherpenzeel, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.710 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Scherpenzeel there are 3.758 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €375.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Scherpenzeel are 1970-1980 (21%) and 1950-1970 (20%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Scherpenzeel. The most recently listed home is Doornboomspark 1 by Ab Gaasbeek Makelaardij. No homes were sold in Scherpenzeel over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Scherpenzeel. The most recent home is De Voorposten 34, offered by René Doornbos makelaardij. No homes were let in Scherpenzeel over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Scherpenzeel.

Energy

In Scherpenzeel there are 3.664 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (33%), A (21%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Scherpenzeel uses 2.840 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.150 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 10% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
9,6 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
8,3 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
9,5 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,130Single-person households
1,195Households without children
1,375Households 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
€28,400 P.A.average per resident7% below the national average
€35,700 P.A.average per income recipient4% below 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
Scherpenzeel
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€564.576
average▲ 18,6%
€459.000
median▼ 6,6%
19 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.612
average▲ 14,1%
€4.290
median▲ 8,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
69 days ▲ 90,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
66
sales in the past year
126 m²
average living area
€101.921
lowest sale price 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)
Scherpenzeel
1.150
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Scherpenzeel
2.840
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Scherpenzeel

What kind of houses make up Scherpenzeel?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 56% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Scherpenzeel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Scherpenzeel was listed for an average of €532,307 (€4,320 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 19%.

What kind of people live in Scherpenzeel?

Buurt Scherpenzeel has 8,995 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Scherpenzeel?

The housing supply in Scherpenzeel is remarkably efficient: 54% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,150 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Scherpenzeel?

From Scherpenzeel you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 8.3 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Scherpenzeel?

Right now you will find 99 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Scherpenzeel.

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