Living in Oog in Al
Oog in Al is city living in its most compact form, and most of its 1,428 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 9,530 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Oog in Al
The average home value (WOZ) in Oog in Al is €727,000, which puts it at #8 of 105 neighborhoods in Utrecht — 59% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Utrecht's cheapest buurt averages €221,000 and its most expensive €1,101,000, so Oog in Al sits in the upper band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €347,000 to €740,000, up 113% — slower than the city as a whole (+132%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 89% 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, Oog in Al is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (28% of its 4,200 residents), followed by children under 15 at 25%. 53% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 61% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior; average income per resident is €49,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 5 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 7 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 5 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 4.2 km · library 0.4 km · 7 cinemas 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: 4 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (6 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 8-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.9 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Energy and running costs
89% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Oog in Al
Before you bid in Oog in Al: 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. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 Oog in Al a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Oog in Al suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €727,000 (59% above the Utrecht median) and the neighborhood has 4,200 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Oog in Al?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Oog in Al, Utrecht is €727,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Oog in Al mostly owner-occupied or rental?
89% of homes in Oog in Al are owner-occupied and 11% are rentals, of which 1% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Oog in Al rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Oog in Al rose from €347,000 to €740,000 (+113%); 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 Oog in Al?
89% of homes in Oog in Al were built before 2000 and 11% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Oog in Al?
The average distance to a train station from Oog in Al is 2.0 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Oog in Al an expensive part of Utrecht?
Yes — average home values in Oog in Al are 59% above the Utrecht median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Oog in Al good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.3 km away and there are 6 daycare locations within a kilometer. 53% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Utrecht
Closest in price — worth a look if Oog in Al is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03440112) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.