Neighbourhood profile · Utrecht

Wijk 05 Oost, Utrecht

Wijk 05 Oost scores 3.6 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Utrecht's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €551.000, with 42% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 33,100 residents, with 71% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.6

Livability

Above average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€551.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 13 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€551.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+12% vs city · +38% 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

2.937

Energy labels in the area

Based on 9,853 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.6/ 5Above average

Safety

3.0

Amenities

3.9

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 8% vs last year

Theft

34.1 per 1,000

Violence

3.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

33.100

Households

21.920

Age distribution

0–15: 10%15–25: 28%25–45: 34%45–65: 17%65+: 11%

Single-person

71%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

29.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.3 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 65 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 station3.9 km

Supermarket2.4 km

GP / Doctor2.3 km

Hospital3.1 km

Primary school2.3 km

Daycare2.1 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Utrechtse Schoolvereniging	Primary	1.4km	—
Kranenburg Praktijkonderwijs	Secondary	1.5km	—
Prof. Kohnstammschool	Primary	1.6km	Not rated
St Bonifatius College Lyceum Havo	Secondary	1.8km	—
KBS Stepping Stones	Primary	1.9km	Satisfactory