Houten Buitengebied, Houten

Houten Buitengebied scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €747.000, with 62% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 38,370 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€747.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€747.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+42% vs city · +88% vs NL

Owner-occupied

62%

-7% vs city · +9% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€583.825

-1.5% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+6.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

77%

Median time on market

26 days

Market tension

2.1

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1995-2005

Number of homes

5.222

Energy labels in the area

Based on 10,010 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.4

Amenities

2.8

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk771.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 32% vs last year

Theft

392.4 per 1,000

Violence

41.9 per 1,000

Vandalism

41.9 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

38.370

Households

15.545

Age distribution

0–15: 18%15–25: 13%25–45: 22%45–65: 30%65+: 19%

Single-person

27%

Avg. household

2.4

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 44 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station2.6 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.6 km

Hospital1.6 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.6 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Van Harte School	Primary	568m	Satisfactory
Montessori Basisschool Houten	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory
Johannes Bogermanschool	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory
Openbare basisschool De Velduil	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory
Wereldwijs	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory

Van Harte School

Primary · 568m

Satisfactory

Montessori Basisschool Houten

Primary · 1.1km

Satisfactory

Johannes Bogermanschool

Primary · 1.1km

Satisfactory

Openbare basisschool De Velduil

Primary · 1.1km

Satisfactory

Wereldwijs

Primary · 1.1km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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