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Wijk 06 Binnenstad, Utrecht

Wijk 06 Binnenstad scores 3.5 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 €563.000, with 31% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. Amenities score a 5.0/5, meaning shops, restaurants, and services are excellent. The area has 18,535 residents, with 69% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.5

Livability

Above average

Avg. WOZ value

€563.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 13 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€563.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+15% vs city · +41% vs NL

Owner-occupied

31%

-31% vs city · -46% 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

5.053

Energy labels in the area

Based on 6,588 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.5/ 5Above average
Safety
2.4
Amenities
5.0
Housing quality
3.2
Physical environment
2.8
Residents
2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk381.5 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 13% vs last year

Theft

164.0 per 1,000

Violence

26.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

15.9 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

18.535

Households

12.845

Age distribution

0–15: 5%15–25: 19%25–45: 47%45–65: 18%65+: 12%

Single-person

69%

Avg. household

1.4

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.5 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 54 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Utrecht

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.8 km
Supermarket0.4 km
GP / Doctor0.5 km
Hospital2.3 km
Primary school0.5 km
Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

ODBS Pieterskerkhof

Primary · 228m

Not rated

Vrije School Utrecht

Primary · 310m

Not rated

Globe College, brede school voor vmbo, basis, kader en theoretische leerweg

Secondary · 345m

Kathedrale Koorschool

Primary · 587m

Satisfactory

School aan de Singel, openbare scholengemeenschap voor vbo en mavo

Secondary · 626m

Source: DUO 2026

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