Rivierenwijk, Utrecht

Rivierenwijk Part of the Zuidwest district in Utrecht. Home to 9,155 residents. €487k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 9,155 residents
• Average home value (WOZ): €487k
• Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
• Composite grade: C
• Crime rate: 34.6 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest train station: Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, 9 minutes walk (NS)
• Nearest primary school: Basisschool Wij, 150 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 549 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Owner-occupied share: 46%
• Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
• Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
• Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Rivierenwijk safe?

Rivierenwijk recorded 317 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 34.6 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 Rivierenwijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Rivierenwijk is €487k. Recent Utrecht sale prices average 12% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €545k.

What schools are in Rivierenwijk?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool Wij, 150 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 4 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Rivierenwijk?

The nearest NS train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, 9 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.