Dichterswijk, Utrecht

Dichterswijk Part of the Zuidwest district in Utrecht. Home to 5,715 residents. €532k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 55/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 5,715 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €532k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 55/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 36 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, 9 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter, 128 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 61 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 51%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Dichterswijk safe?

Dichterswijk recorded 206 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 36 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Utrecht median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Dichterswijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Dichterswijk is €532k. Recent Utrecht sale prices average 12% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €596k.

What schools are in Dichterswijk?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter, 128 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Dichterswijk?

The nearest NS train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, 9 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Pijlsweerd-Zuid
  • Tuinwijk-West
  • Bleekstraat en omgeving
  • Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving

All Utrecht rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.