Stenen

Stenen, Houten – “Very nice neighbourh...”

Neighbourhood in Houten

8.0
Residents give Stenen a very good ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Stenen has 1,425 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 552 homes in StenenCurrently there are 0 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in StenenBased on registered homes

Stenen is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Houten, in the district Houten Zuid-West The neighbourhood has a total area of 27 hectares, of which 27 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03211234. The postcode area is 3991SB-3991ZZ.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.0. They describe it as 'Very nice neighbourhood', 'Cosy and quiet neighbourhood' and 'Quiet'. Opinions in this neighbourhood are divided, but on the whole all aspects are rated fairly evenly.

Residents

Stenen has 1.425 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 52,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (34,0%). The other age groups are 21,8% for '25 to 45 years', 20,4% for '0 to 15 years', 14,7% for '15 to 25 years' and 9,1% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 52,6% is unmarried, 38,6% is married, 6,7% is divorced and 2,1% is widowed. 1.095 residents originate from the Netherlands, 80 come from Europe and 250 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 550 households in Stenen. 23,6% of these are single-person households, 26,4% households without children and 50,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,6 persons.

In Stenen there are 1.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.700, which is €6.900 (19%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €31.300, which is €2.100 (7%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Stenen are highly educated. 41,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 37,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 21,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.425 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.026 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Stenen, 14% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 110 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Stenen there are 552 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €507.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 25% rental homes and 75% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 23% owned by housing associations and 2% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Stenen are 2000-2010 (97%) and 2010-2020 (1%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Stenen. The most recently listed home is Kiezelsteen 2 by Brecheisen Makelaars Houten B.V.. No homes were sold in Stenen over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Stenen. The most recent home is Gevelsteen 1, offered by Carole van den Bogerd. No homes were let in Stenen over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Stenen.

Energy

In Stenen there are 554 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (77%), B (18%) and A+ (2%). On average, an address in Stenen uses 2.830 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 50 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 96% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Damsteen
  • De Steen
  • Edelsteen
  • Kalksteen
  • Dobbelsteen
  • Dominosteen
  • Schonauwensepad
  • Drijfsteen
  • Kraagsteen
  • Maansteen
  • Donselaerspad
  • Cascademuur
  • Gevelsteen
  • Sluitsteen
  • Kiezelsteen
  • Deksteen
  • Leisteen
  • Mergelsteen
  • Metselsteen
  • Zandsteen
  • Waalsteen
  • Lazuursteen
  • Granietsteen
  • Natuursteen

Amenities

GP
3,0 km
Pharmacy
3,0 km
Hospital
3,0 km
Supermarket
3,6 km
Railway station
1,9 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
3,9 km
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8.0
Ivar gras
Living together · Overig
26-12-2025
Very nice neighbourhood

Very friendly and helpful

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8.0
Ivar gras
Living together · Overig
12-10-2025
Cosy and quiet neighbourhood

People are friendly and helpful

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8.0
Ivar gras
Living together · Overig
08-08-2025
Quiet

Friendly quiet neighbourhood

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
130Single-person households
145Households without children
275Households 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
€31,300 P.A.average per resident2% above the national average
€42,700 P.A.average per income recipient14% above 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
Stenen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Houten Zuid-West

Figures for the district Houten Zuid-West due to limited data

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
21 days
average time listed · vs. last year
87
sales in the past year
159 m²
average living area
€219.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
25 days ▲ 108,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
22
lettings in the past year
110 m²
average living area
€995
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)
Stenen
50
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Stenen
2.830
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Stenen

Which type of home is most common in Stenen?

The housing stock is relatively young — 99% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (48%).

How expensive are houses in Stenen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Stenen was listed for an average of €564,489 (€4,537 per m²).

What is the rent in Stenen?

A rental home in Stenen cost an average of €1,609 per month (€19 per m²).

Is Stenen a nice place to live?

Residents give Stenen a 8.0 out of 10 based on 3 reviews.

How is the population of Stenen composed?

Buurt Stenen has 1,425 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (34%). Many families: 50% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Stenen?

The housing supply in Stenen is remarkably efficient: 98% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 50 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Stenen?

From Stenen you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.6 km, a GP at 3.0 km, a railway station at 1.9 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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