Het Zand-Oost, Utrecht

Het Zand-Oost Part of the Leidsche Rijn district in Utrecht. Home to 5,135 residents. €623k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 5,135 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €623k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 43.6 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Utrecht Leidsche Rijn, 4 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Montessorischool Arcade, 199 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 664 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 53%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Het Zand-Oost safe?

Het Zand-Oost recorded 224 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 43.6 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 Het Zand-Oost?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Het Zand-Oost is €623k. Recent Utrecht sale prices average 12% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €698k.

What schools are in Het Zand-Oost?

The nearest primary school is Montessorischool Arcade, 199 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Het Zand-Oost?

The nearest NS train station is Utrecht Leidsche Rijn, 4 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Grauwaart
  • Parkwijk-Noord
  • Terwijde-West
  • Het Zand-West

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.