Het Zand-West, Utrecht

Het Zand-West Part of the Leidsche Rijn district in Utrecht. Home to 6,925 residents. €610k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 6,925 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €610k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 24.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Utrecht Terwijde, 6 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Ridderhof, 538 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 626 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 65%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Het Zand-West safe?

Het Zand-West recorded 170 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 24.5 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-West?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Het Zand-West is €610k. Recent Utrecht sale prices average 12% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €683k.

What schools are in Het Zand-West?

The nearest primary school is De Ridderhof, 538 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Het Zand-West?

The nearest NS train station is Utrecht Terwijde, 6 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers 2025, Politie 47022NED trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-09-05. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.