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Neighbourhood Vreeswijk

Municipality of Nieuwegein

Vreeswijk has 2,310 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 1,108 homes in VreeswijkCurrently there are 10 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in VreeswijkBased on registered homes

Vreeswijk is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Nieuwegein, in the district Vreeswijk. The neighbourhood has a total area of 76 hectares, of which 54 hectares are land and 23 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03561301. The postcode area is 3433AA-3433ZZ.

Residents

Vreeswijk has 2.310 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (28,1%). The other age groups are 26,8% for '45 to 65 years', 22,7% for '25 to 45 years', 12,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,3% is unmarried, 42,2% is married, 8,0% is divorced and 6,3% is widowed. 1.900 residents originate from the Netherlands, 120 come from Europe and 285 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.110 households in Vreeswijk. 36,0% of these are single-person households, 33,3% households without children and 30,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Vreeswijk there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.400, which is €4.800 (11%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.100, which is €2.800 (8%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Vreeswijk are educated to an intermediate level. 41,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.310 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.686 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Vreeswijk, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 570 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Vreeswijk there are 1.108 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €381.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 40% rental homes and 60% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 60% privately owned, 34% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Vreeswijk are 1950-1970 (56%) and 1900-1925 (13%).

Homes for sale in Vreeswijk

There are currently 10 homes for sale in Vreeswijk. The most recently listed home is IJsselstraat 31 by Van der Werf Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 40 homes were sold in Vreeswijk. On average, a home was sold within 33 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Vreeswijk over the past year was €503.413. This is 32% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €381.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.621.

Rental homes in Vreeswijk

There are currently no homes for rent in Vreeswijk. The most recent home is Dorpsstraat 9, offered by Reinerie Garantiemakelaars IJsselstein. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Vreeswijk. On average, a listing was let within 0 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Vreeswijk over the past year was €1.200 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €13 per month.

Energy

In Vreeswijk there are 534 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (34%), A (17%) and D (14%). On average, an address in Vreeswijk uses 2.410 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 850 m³ per year, is 6% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Koninginnenlaan
  • Schuttevaerpad
  • Wierselaan
  • Bernhardstraat
  • Spuisluis
  • Burgemeester de Geerplantsoen
  • Klaverkamp
  • Lingestraat
  • Lekstraat
  • Beatrixstraat
  • IJsselstraat
  • Tramstraat
  • Raadhuisplein
  • Roerstraat
  • Oude Sluis
  • Prinsessenweg
  • Prins Hendriklaan
  • Vechtstraat
  • Scheldestraat
  • Waalstraat
  • Ir. F.W. Conradstraat
  • Frederiksoord
  • Waagstraat
  • Gildenborglaan
  • Nieuwe Kerkweg
  • Dokter B.J. Buurmanstraat
  • Julianaweg
  • Fortweg
  • Eemstraat
  • Helling
  • Koninginnensluis
  • Vaartstraat
  • Christineweg
  • Maaspad
  • Oranjestraat
  • Fort Vreeswijk
  • Voorhavendijk
  • De Moreestraat
  • Jaagpad
  • Margrietstraat
  • Molenstraat
  • Irenestraat
  • Merwedestraat
  • Maasstraat
  • Rijnlaan
  • De Kade
  • Mauritsstraat
  • Dorpsstraat
  • Emmaweg
  • Wilhelminastraat

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
1,6 km
Hospital
3,3 km
Supermarket
1,5 km
Railway station
8,7 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
2,8 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
400Single-person households
370Households without children
340Households 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
€32,100 P.A.average per resident8% below the national average
€37,400 P.A.average per income recipient11% below the national average
82%of the employed are in paid employment
18%of the employed are self-employed
73%
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
Vreeswijk
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Vreeswijk

Sale price · Q4 2026
€480.556
average▼ 5,3%
€500.000
median▼ 4,8%
9 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.071
average▼ 17,5%
€4.034
median▼ 14,1%
-4% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
33 days ▼ 50,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
40
sales in the past year
116 m²
average living area
-4%
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)
Vreeswijk
850
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Vreeswijk
2.410
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Vreeswijk

What kind of houses make up Vreeswijk?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 55% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Vreeswijk?

Over the past year a home for sale in Vreeswijk was listed for an average of €503,413 (€4,621 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 5%.

What are the energy labels in Vreeswijk?

A considerable share of the supply in Vreeswijk is less efficient: 30% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 850 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Vreeswijk?

From Vreeswijk you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.5 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 8.7 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Vreeswijk?

Right now you will find 10 homes for sale in Vreeswijk.

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