Snel en Polanen
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Snel en Polanen, Woerden – “Pleasant neighbourho...”

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8.3
Residents give Snel en Polanen a very good ratingThis score is based on 1 response
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Snel en Polanen has 5,665 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,261 homes in Snel en PolanenCurrently there are 27 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Snel en PolanenBased on registered homes

Snel en Polanen is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Woerden, in the district Woerden-Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 112 hectares, of which 107 hectares are land and 5 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06320303. The postcode area is 3446AA-3446ZX.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.3. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Pleasant neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Snel en Polanen has 5.665 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (33,7%). The other age groups are 20,8% for '25 to 45 years', 17,1% for '0 to 15 years', 15,2% for '65 years or older' and 13,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 50,0% is unmarried, 39,5% is married, 7,4% is divorced and 3,3% is widowed. 4.630 residents originate from the Netherlands, 280 come from Europe and 755 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.260 households in Snel en Polanen. 25,2% of these are single-person households, 29,4% households without children and 45,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Snel en Polanen there are 4.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €49.700, which is €7.500 (18%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €40.400, which is €5.500 (16%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Snel en Polanen are highly educated. 45,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 36,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 18,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 5.665 residents, around 80% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.532 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 Snel en Polanen, 20% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 800 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Snel en Polanen there are 2.261 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €484.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 18% rental homes and 82% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 82% privately owned, 13% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Snel en Polanen are 1990-2000 (77%) and 2000-2010 (14%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 24 homes for sale in Snel en Polanen. The most recently listed home is Londenlaan 12 by Gevaert Makelaars. Over the past year, 120 homes were sold in Snel en Polanen. On average, a home was sold within 29 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Snel en Polanen over the past year was €578.633. This is 20% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €484.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.592.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Snel en Polanen. The most recent home is Nova Zemblakade 30, offered by Huurkracht. Over the past year, 8 homes were let in Snel en Polanen. On average, a listing was let within 15 days.

No recent rental data available for Snel en Polanen.

Energy

In Snel en Polanen there are 1.512 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (41%), B (33%) and A+++ (11%). On average, an address in Snel en Polanen uses 2.560 kWh of electricity per year. This is 0% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 730 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 9% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Terschellingkade
  • Linschoterweg
  • Charles Dickensweg
  • Londenlaan
  • Maltakade
  • Nova Zemblakade
  • Lewiskade
  • Van der Valk Boumanlaan
  • Eilandenkade
  • Jaap Bijzerweg
  • Karpatenstraat
  • Jonathan Swiftweg
  • Brussellaan
  • Chiantigaard
  • Falsterkade
  • Wijngaardpad
  • Harzstraat
  • Madridlaan
  • Ibizakade
  • Oeralstraat
  • Parijslaan
  • Stationsplein-Zuid
  • Anholtkade
  • Helsinkilaan
  • Beneluxlaan
  • Jerseykade
  • Luxemburglaan
  • Schillingdreef
  • Helgolandkade
  • Athenelaan
  • Vegakade
  • Beaujolaisgaard
  • Jurastraat
  • George Orwellweg
  • Pesetadreef
  • Vogezenstraat
  • Jules Vernehof
  • Berlijnhof
  • Amsterdamlaan
  • Elbakade
  • Forintdreef
  • Minkemalaan
  • Jan Ruijspad
  • Franz Kafkaweg
  • Henrik Ibsenweg
  • Apenijnenstraat
  • Snellerpad
  • Steinhagenseweg
  • Retsinagaard
  • Godfried Bomansweg
  • Pyreneeënstraat
  • Sierra Nevadastraat
  • Kaukasusstraat
  • Rieslinggaard
  • Kroondreef
  • Guldendreef
  • Miguel de Cervantesweg
  • Riojagaard
  • Annie M.G. Schmidtweg
  • Kretakade
  • La Fontaineplein
  • Europabaan
  • Stockholmlaan
  • Oslolaan
  • Alpenstraat
  • Dublinlaan
  • Wijngaard
  • Bergstraat
  • Borkumkade
  • Zandpad
  • Middellandbaan
  • Anton Tsjechovweg
  • Andersenpad
  • Selma Lagerlöfweg
  • Berlengakade
  • Andersenhof
  • Champagnegaard
  • Hector Malotweg
  • Schrijverspad
  • Ponddreef
  • Gebroeders Grimmkade

Amenities

GP
1,3 km
Pharmacy
1,3 km
Hospital
1,4 km
Supermarket
1,6 km
Railway station
2,1 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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8.3
Angelique Siebelink
Family · Semi-detached
26-03-2026
Pleasant neighbourhood

We have been living here with great pleasure for 20 years.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
570Single-person households
665Households without children
1,025Households 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
€40,400 P.A.average per resident16% above the national average
€49,700 P.A.average per income recipient18% 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
Snel en Polanen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Snel en Polanen

Sale price · Q4 2026
€675.909
average▲ 21,9%
€675.000
median▲ 23,9%
11 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.596
average▼ 5,9%
€4.600
median▼ 4,6%
+9% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
30 days ▲ 181,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
112
sales in the past year
130 m²
average living area
+9%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
15 days ▼ 42,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
7
lettings in the past year
97 m²
average living area
-14%
cheaper 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)
Snel en Polanen
730
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Snel en Polanen
2.560
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Snel en Polanen

Which type of home is most common in Snel en Polanen?

The housing stock is relatively young — 94% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (41%).

How expensive are houses in Snel en Polanen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Snel en Polanen was listed for an average of €574,000 (€4,819 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 22%.

Who lives in Snel en Polanen?

Buurt Snel en Polanen has 5,665 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (34%). Many families: 45% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Snel en Polanen?

The housing supply in Snel en Polanen is remarkably efficient: 91% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 730 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Snel en Polanen?

From Snel en Polanen you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.6 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 2.1 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Snel en Polanen?

Right now you will find 27 homes for sale in Snel en Polanen.

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