The most affluent neighbourhoods in Nieuwegein

The wealthiest neighbourhood in Nieuwegein is Gaarden (9.1), with an average property value of € 496,000. They are spread across Nieuwegein: 10 in the north, 8 in the south and 5 in the centre. The middle neighbourhood of this top 25 has 2,250 residents. Of the 33 neighbourhoods in Nieuwegein with a grade for wealth, 5 reach a 7.0 or higher. Nieuwegein as a whole comes out at a 5.6, against a 6.3 for the middle neighbourhood in the country — one grade for a whole municipality says little about the street you live in.

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Frequently asked questions

How is this list ranked?

On property value — by far the heaviest measure — plus the share of households on a high income and on a low income, benefits, vacancy and the balance between owner-occupied homes and social housing. It describes the neighbourhood and what was measured there, not the people who live in it.

Why is Gaarden at the top?

Gaarden scores a 9.1 on this list, with an average property value of € 496,000. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Nieuwegein that has a grade for this measure.

How often are these figures updated?

The figures come from the CBS neighbourhood statistics for 2025. Both are published once a year; the list is recalculated as soon as a new edition appears.

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