Buying a home in Weltevreden, De Bilt.
Weltevreden is a quiet, green neighbourhood where you'll find plenty of families with children and homes mostly dating from the seventies and eighties. You're close to Landgoed Zonnestraal and the forests around De Bilt, so walking and cycling become part of your routine. Shops and schools are within walking distance, and Utrecht is easily reached by bike or tram. It's not a trendy area, but it's one where you'll feel at home if you value space and greenery.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Weltevreden
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Utrecht Central (De Bilt-Sestrière station, 7 minutes) and onward to Amsterdam
- Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with larger gardens than central Utrecht
- Quiet, residential area without busy through-traffic
- Close to Soestdijkse Bos and Amelisweerd for walking and cycling
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; restaurants and cafés require a trip to Utrecht centre or Bilthoven
- Few shops within the neighbourhood itself; groceries mean a drive to De Bilt centre or Utrecht
- Car-dependent for daily shopping and social activities
- House prices are high due to the quiet setting and plot sizes
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 Weltevreden 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.
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Housing market Weltevreden
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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