Zwanenveld
GelderlandNijmegenDukenburgZwanenveld

Zwanenveld, Nijmegen – “Nice neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Nijmegen

9.5
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Zwanenveld has 4,665 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 2,473 homes in ZwanenveldCurrently there are 13 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZwanenveldBased on registered homes

Zwanenveld is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Nijmegen, in the district Dukenburg The neighbourhood has a total area of 88 hectares, of which 83 hectares are land and 5 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU02680732. The postcode area is 6538LH-6538ZZ.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 9.5. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Nice neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Zwanenveld has 4.665 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (30,0%). The other age groups are 25,9% for '45 to 65 years', 20,5% for '65 years or older', 13,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 53,7% is unmarried, 28,9% is married, 12,4% is divorced and 4,8% is widowed. 2.710 residents originate from the Netherlands, 455 come from Europe and 1.500 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.535 households in Zwanenveld. 52,1% of these are single-person households, 23,1% households without children and 24,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.

In Zwanenveld there are 3.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €29.000, which is €6.800 (19%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.400, which is €4.800 (16%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zwanenveld are educated to an intermediate level. 41,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 37,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 4.665 residents, around 56% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.612 people. This is 9% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Zwanenveld, 34% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 840 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zwanenveld there are 2.473 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €242.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 68% rental homes and 32% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 32% privately owned, 54% owned by housing associations and 14% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zwanenveld are 1970-1980 (94%) and 2000-2010 (4%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 3 homes for sale in Zwanenveld. The most recently listed home is Zwanenveld 3217 by Hans Janssen Makelaars Nijmegen op Funda. Over the past year, 20 homes were sold in Zwanenveld. On average, a home was sold within 28 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Zwanenveld over the past year was €324.738. This is 34% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €242.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.330.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Zwanenveld. The most recent home is Spijkerhofplein 59, offered by Rotsvast Nijmegen op Vastgoed Nederland. Over the past year, 11 homes were let in Zwanenveld. On average, a listing was let within 12 days.

No recent rental data available for Zwanenveld.

Energy

In Zwanenveld there are 2.599 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (39%), A (26%) and D (15%). On average, an address in Zwanenveld uses 2.190 kWh of electricity per year. This is 22% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 890 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 30% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Oude Dukenburgseweg
  • Beverbrug
  • Teersdijk
  • Essenlaan
  • Tolhuis
  • Viaductweg
  • Nieuwe Dukenburgseweg
  • Zwanenveld
  • Spijkerhofplein
  • Spijkerhofweg
  • Steve Bikoplein
  • Geologenlaantje
  • Wilgenlaantje
  • Westkanaalpad
  • Van Schuylenburgweg
  • Zwanenstraat
  • Van Rosenburgweg

Amenities

GP
1,6 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
3,4 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
1,6 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
3,1 km
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9.5
Debby balik
Living alone · Terraced house
05-07-2025
Nice neighbourhood

My experience is good, I've been living in the neighbourhood since 1989 and don't want to leave.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,320Single-person households
585Households without children
630Households 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
€24,400 P.A.average per resident21% below the national average
€29,000 P.A.average per income recipient22% 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
Zwanenveld
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€310.500
average▼ 10,7%
€312.000
median▼ 10,6%
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.938
average▲ 36,1%
€4.107
median▲ 39,3%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
35 days ▼ 50,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
24
sales in the past year
101 m²
average living area
€250.000
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)
Zwanenveld
890
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Zwanenveld
2.190
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Zwanenveld

Which type of home is most common in Zwanenveld?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 95% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (48%).

How expensive are houses in Zwanenveld?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zwanenveld was listed for an average of €324,281 (€3,379 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 11%.

Who lives in Zwanenveld?

Buurt Zwanenveld has 4,665 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (30%). Notably, 52% of the households are single-person households.

Which amenities are close to Zwanenveld?

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

What is the current housing supply in Zwanenveld?

Right now you will find 13 homes for sale in Zwanenveld.

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