Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht

Watervogelbuurt Part of the Oost district in Utrecht. Home to 2,245 residents. €456k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,245 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €456k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 47.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, 6 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool Agatha Snellen, 552 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 657 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 48%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Watervogelbuurt safe?

Watervogelbuurt recorded 107 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 47.7 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 Watervogelbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Watervogelbuurt is €456k. Recent Utrecht sale prices average 12% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €511k.

What schools are in Watervogelbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool Agatha Snellen, 552 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 4 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Watervogelbuurt?

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

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Huizingalaan, K. Doormanlaan en omgeving
  • Tuindorp-Oost
  • Nobelstraat en omgeving
  • Wijk C

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.