Buying a home in Veldhuizen, De Meern.
Veldhuizen is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find families and couples who value space around them. Most homes here are from the 1970s and 80s, well-maintained, with gardens that give you room to work with. You're not in the city centre, but that's exactly the point: Utrecht city is close by, yet you get green space and peace. The neighbourhood has a straightforward, no-frills character without much fuss.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Veldhuizen
Pros:
- Direct train connection via De Meern station to Utrecht Central (8 minutes) and Amsterdam (35 minutes)
- Lots of new-build with modern insulation and low energy bills; many homes built 2000–2020
- Quiet, green surroundings with access to Amelisweerd and walking paths along the Vecht
- Cheaper than central Utrecht; a terraced house costs 200–250k less than in Zuilen or Overvecht
- Well-equipped with primary schools (Meernschool, De Toverfluit) and childcare within the neighbourhood
Cons:
- Limited restaurants and shops in the neighbourhood; you depend on De Meern centre or Utrecht city
- Heavy car traffic on Meernplein and Veldhuizenlaan; not ideal for families with young children
- Few cultural facilities; cinema, theatre and museums are in Utrecht centre
- Feels like a dormitory; very quiet in the evenings and weekends
- Growing parking pressure; many houses without their own driveway
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Utrecht
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 39.50
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 2,022
- Residential burglary
- 68
- Theft
- 433
- Violence and threats
- 143
- Vandalism and public order
- 133
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 Veldhuizen offer?
De Meern is a quiet residential neighbourhood just outside Utrecht where you'll find plenty of families with children. Most homes date from the seventies and eighties, well-maintained and more affordable than central Utrecht. You're within ten minutes of Central Station, yet you live well away from the hustle. The area has its own character with plenty of green space and cycle paths that take you straight into the city centre.
Buying agent in Veldhuizen
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Housing market Veldhuizen
In De Meern, the real estate market shows notable trends. Last quarter, 77 homes sold, compared to 61 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 675,000 euros last quarter to 690,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 5,688 euros to 5,627 euros. The average list price increased from 606,000 euros last quarter to 623,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the area.
Updated: May 2026
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