Living in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn
Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (93%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 160 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Utrecht is consistently among the fastest-selling markets in the country. A central location, a big university and the busiest rail hub in the Netherlands keep demand high across almost every neighborhood, and well-priced family homes routinely sell in the first week.
The housing market in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn
The average home value (WOZ) in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn is €810,000, which puts it at #7 of 105 neighborhoods in Utrecht — 69% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Utrecht's cheapest buurt averages €223,000 and its priciest €1,136,000, so Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €414,000 · 2016: €414,000 · 2017: €464,000 · 2018: €418,000 · 2019: €478,000 · 2020: €518,000 · 2021: €563,000 · 2022: €623,000 · 2023: €732,000 · 2024: €748,000 · 2025: €810,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €414,000 to €810,000, up 96% — slower than the city as a whole (+132%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 82% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (35% of its 255 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 26%. Households split into 33% singles and 38% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.3 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 34% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.3 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 18 min walk · GP 16 min · hospital 4.0 km · library 1.8 km · 1 cinema within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 13 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.9 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 9-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 13-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.3 km away.
Energy and running costs
Since 62% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn
Before you bid in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn: the soil here is Rivierengebied, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €810,000 (69% pricier than most of Utrecht) and the neighborhood has 255 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn, Utrecht is €810,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn mostly owner-occupied or rental?
82% of homes in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn are owner-occupied and 18% are rentals.
Are house prices in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn rose from €414,000 to €810,000 (+96%); Utrecht as a whole moved up 132% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn?
62% of homes in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn were built before 2000 and 38% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn?
The average distance to a train station from Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn is 3.2 km; a large supermarket is 1.3 km away on average.
Is Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn an expensive part of Utrecht?
Yes — homes in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn cost about 69% more than in most of Utrecht, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.1 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 38% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn?
Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn stands out for foundation risk, with Rivierengebied as the dominant soil. Around 56% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
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Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03441033) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.