Living in Welgelegen, Den Hommel
Welgelegen, Den Hommel is densely built and genuinely urban, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 5 homes is a house.
At 5,232 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 Welgelegen, Den Hommel
At €462,000 average WOZ value, Welgelegen, Den Hommel ranks 59 out of 105 Utrecht neighborhoods on price — 4% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Utrecht's cheapest buurt averages €223,000 and its priciest €1,136,000, so Welgelegen, Den Hommel sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €187,000 · 2016: €190,000 · 2017: €203,000 · 2018: €234,000 · 2019: €293,000 · 2020: €320,000 · 2021: €330,000 · 2022: €370,000 · 2023: €430,000 · 2024: €415,000 · 2025: €462,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €187,000 to €462,000, up 147% — faster than the city as a whole (+132%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 44% owner-occupied against 55% rental. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Welgelegen, Den Hommel is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (41% of its 1,880 residents), followed by over-65s at 19%. More than half of all households (62%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.6 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 46% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 0.9 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 4 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 11 min · hospital 4.5 km · library 0.9 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: the nearest primary school is 10 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (2 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 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 11-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.7 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; and at 0.6 cars per household, most residents simply don't own one — if you do, factor in permit costs and waiting lists before you buy.
Energy and running costs
70% 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 Welgelegen, Den Hommel
Before you bid in Welgelegen, Den Hommel: 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.
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 Welgelegen, Den Hommel a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Welgelegen, Den Hommel suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children, buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €462,000 (4% cheaper than most of Utrecht) and the neighborhood has 1,880 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Welgelegen, Den Hommel?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Welgelegen, Den Hommel, Utrecht is €462,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Welgelegen, Den Hommel mostly owner-occupied or rental?
44% of homes in Welgelegen, Den Hommel are owner-occupied and 55% are rentals.
Are house prices in Welgelegen, Den Hommel rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Welgelegen, Den Hommel rose from €187,000 to €462,000 (+147%); 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 Welgelegen, Den Hommel?
70% of homes in Welgelegen, Den Hommel were built before 2000 and 30% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Welgelegen, Den Hommel?
The average distance to a train station from Welgelegen, Den Hommel is 2.7 km; a large supermarket is 0.9 km away on average.
Is Welgelegen, Den Hommel an expensive part of Utrecht?
Prices sit close to what most of Utrecht costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Welgelegen, Den Hommel good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 13% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Welgelegen, Den Hommel?
Welgelegen, Den Hommel stands out for foundation risk, with Rivierengebied as the dominant soil. Around 77% 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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Closest in price — worth a look if Welgelegen, Den Hommel is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03440111) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.