Neighbourhood profile · Utrecht

Wijk 02 Noordwest, Utrecht

Wijk 02 Noordwest scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €430.000, with 42% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 45,305 residents, with 52% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€430.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 13 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€430.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-12% vs city · +8% vs NL

Owner-occupied

42%

-7% vs city · -26% 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

3.573

Energy labels in the area

Based on 14,729 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.5

Amenities

3.9

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

2.8

Residents

2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 4% vs last year

Theft

22.7 per 1,000

Violence

3.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

45.305

Households

24.755

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 14%25–45: 43%45–65: 19%65+: 10%

Single-person

52%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

10.3 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.4 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 73 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowStedelijk gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station2.4 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor0.4 km

Hospital4.1 km

Primary school0.4 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Al Amana College Utrecht	Secondary	2.3km	—
Basisschool Dr D Bos	Primary	2.7km	Not rated
Christelijke Basisschool De Fakkel	Primary	2.7km	Satisfactory
KBS De Pijlstaart	Primary	2.8km	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek	Primary	3.0km	Not rated