Buying a home in Noord Houdringe, Bilthoven.
You're looking at a quiet leafy pocket of Bilthoven where detached and semi-detached homes sit on spacious plots, some dating back to the 1960s and 70s. It's the kind of neighbourhood where you know your neighbours and school runs are walkable. The A2 motorway connection means Utrecht is barely 10 minutes away, yet here you feel genuinely removed from it all. Shops and services are clustered around Bilthoven's centre; the real draw is the green space and privacy you get for your money.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Noord Houdringe
Pros:
- Direct NS train connection to Utrecht Centraal (5 minutes) and Amsterdam via Hilversum line
- Detached and semi-detached family homes with gardens, typical of 1970s-80s construction
- Walking distance to Bilthoven's commercial center on Arnoudvdstraat with supermarkets and restaurants
- Lower density than Utrecht itself; quieter residential streets like Meander and Hazenlaan
Cons:
- Car-dependent for anything beyond Bilthoven; limited local amenities require trips to Utrecht or Hilversum
- Train station is a 15-minute walk from most of Noord Houdringe; cycling the only realistic option for daily commute
- Aging housing stock means renovation costs; many properties need updated insulation and roofing
- Limited nightlife and cultural venues; nearest cinema and theater are in Utrecht or Hilversum
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in De Bilt
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 40.82
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 189
- Residential burglary
- 14
- Theft
- 51
- Violence and threats
- 13
- Vandalism and public order
- 17
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Bilthoven
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Asking prices and sale prices in Bilthoven
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The wider housing market in Bilthoven
Buying a home in Bilthoven? The median sale price was around € 735,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside recent sales of similar properties.
Updated: September 2026