Buying a home in De Bilt West, De Bilt.
De Bilt West is where families go when they want space without the city rush. Most homes here date from the 1930s through 1970s, typically with generous gardens and plenty of greenery around you. You're close enough to Utrecht for work and culture, but you feel genuinely outside the city here. The neighbourhood has a quiet, independent character with a few local shops and cafés that serve residents, not tourists.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Bilt West
Pros:
- Direct train connection via De Bilt station to Utrecht Central (8 minutes) and Amsterdam (35 minutes)
- Many single-family homes with gardens on quiet streets like Taludstraat and Utrechtseweg
- Close to Landgoed Amelisweerd for walks and cycling
- Schools (primary schools and Baarnsch Lyceum) within cycling distance
- More affordable house prices compared to Utrecht city centre
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; most cafés and restaurants are in Utrecht centre
- Car needed for daily shopping (Albert Heijn on Utrechtseweg is small)
- Heavy through-traffic on Utrechtseweg heading towards Utrecht
- Mostly families and older residents; few young professionals
- Limited cycle infrastructure on some busy routes
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in De Bilt
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 33.99
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 206
- Residential burglary
- 22
- Theft
- 43
- Violence and threats
- 19
- Vandalism and public order
- 41
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does De Bilt West offer?
De Bilt is where you find spacious 1930s homes and detached houses with gardens, chosen by families who want breathing room without sacrificing proximity to Utrecht. You're close enough to commute easily, far enough to actually feel the quiet. The neighbourhood has a genuine village character: you know your neighbours, schools are well-established, and green space shapes daily life more than urban density. Everything you need is nearby, but the trees and open air are what you'll notice first.
Buying agent in De Bilt West
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Housing market De Bilt West
In De Bilt, 44 homes sold this quarter, matching the previous quarter. The average transaction price went from 628,000 euros to 525,000 euros, while the average transaction price per square meter went from 5,764 euros to 5,760 euros. The average list price decreased from 571,000 euros to 468,000 euros, with the average list price per square meter going from 5,207 euros to 5,090 euros. This year, the average WOZ-value is 5% lower than last year, reflecting a shift in the local real estate market dynamics.
Updated: May 2026
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