Petenbos, Veenendaal

Petenbos Part of the Zuidoost district in Veenendaal. Home to 3,430 residents. €502k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 3,430 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €502k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 11.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Veenendaal Centrum, 17 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool De Burcht, 82 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 413 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 83%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Petenbos safe?

Petenbos recorded 40 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 11.7 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Veenendaal median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Petenbos?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Petenbos is €502k. Recent Veenendaal sale prices average 27% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €636k.

What schools are in Petenbos?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool De Burcht, 82 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Petenbos?

The nearest NS train station is Veenendaal Centrum, 17 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Componistenbuurt
  • Gelderse Blom
  • Dichtersbuurt
  • Gezonken Hoek

All Veenendaal 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.