Neighbourhood profile · Utrecht

Wijk 01 West, Utrecht

Wijk 01 West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €473.000, with 52% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 29,710 residents, with 54% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€473.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 13 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€473.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-3% vs city · +19% vs NL

Owner-occupied

52%

+16% vs city · -9% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€549.113

+5.6% 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

< 1945

Number of homes

2.686

Energy labels in the area

Based on 8,523 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.8

Amenities

3.8

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

2.7

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 9% vs last year

Theft

38.1 per 1,000

Violence

4.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

29.710

Households

16.165

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 15%25–45: 41%45–65: 20%65+: 10%

Single-person

54%

Avg. household

1.9

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

14.6 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.3 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 45 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station2.6 km

Supermarket1.7 km

GP / Doctor2.2 km

Hospital3.1 km

Primary school2.3 km

Daycare2.1 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
KBS St. Dominicus	Primary	2.7km	Satisfactory
Agora HUB030	Primary	2.7km	—
Asch van Wijckschool	Primary	2.7km	Satisfactory
2e Marnixschool Christelijk Basisonderwijs	Primary	3.0km	Satisfactory
Openbare Montessorischool Oog in Al	Primary	3.2km	Not rated