Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Achter Clarenburg puts you right in the thick of Utrecht's historic centre. The energy label A++ means it's exceptionally efficient, so heating costs will be low. At €2,445 per month, the rent is about 20% above the neighbourhood average of €2,038, so it's on the high side compared to other rentals in the area. That reflects the central location and the modern energy performance. For context, there are 19 rental apartments currently available in this part of the city, and the median rent is €2,295. If you're looking for a well-insulated home in the heart of Utrecht, this is one of the pricier options. You can compare it with other apartments in Utrecht.
This is the busiest part of the city centre, think shops, restaurants and a constant buzz. Based on two reviews, residents appreciate the lively atmosphere but note the downsides. One resident says: "It's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution. Of course that's to be expected. However, the surroundings aren't very hygienic. In the courtyard where we live, there are many restaurants that dump their waste in the alleys. That's a shame." Another adds: "Street full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha." The neighbourhood is densely populated, with mostly one-person households and a young demographic, over half the residents are between 25 and 45. It's a very urban area, with an address density of over 6,000 per km². For more context, see the Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is just around the corner: Jumbo is 125 metres away, and there's an AH to go for quick top-ups. For a full supermarket, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including odbs Puntenburg and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk away at St-Gregorius College. The area is packed with restaurants, literally on your doorstep, and a park is a five-minute walk for some green space. The central station is about 1.6 km away, so a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. For more on the wider area, check out the municipality of Utrecht.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Rotsvast Utrecht and Pararius. The details are as published by the agent.
Details of this home
Achter Clarenburg 31B, Utrecht
Good · 2 residents
It's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution. Of course that's to be expected. However, the surroundings aren't very hygienic. In the courtyard where we live, there are many restaurants that dump their waste in the alleys. That's a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIStreet full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha
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About Achter Clarenburg 31B, Utrecht
The rent is about 20% above the neighbourhood average of €2,038, so it's on the high side. However, the apartment has an A++ energy label, which means very low energy costs, and it's in the city centre. The median rent in the area is €2,295, so this is above that too. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the central location and the energy efficiency.
The neighbourhood is very lively and busy, being the city centre. Residents mention noise pollution as a given, one says 'there's almost always noise pollution' and another calls it 'sometimes also noisy'. If you're looking for peace and quiet, this might not be the best fit. But if you enjoy a bustling atmosphere with shops and restaurants, it's a vibrant place to live.
The apartment has an energy label A++, which is the second-best rating possible. This means it's very well insulated and has efficient heating, so your energy bills will be low. It's a modern standard for an older building (built in 1930), so the renovation has clearly been thorough.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. For a city like Utrecht, cycling is the most common way to get around.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk. Jumbo is 125 metres away, AH to go is 152 metres, and SPAR is 157 metres. For a full Albert Heijn, it's 233 metres. So daily shopping is very convenient.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: odbs Puntenburg (376 m), Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof (629 m), and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF (639 m). For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is 702 metres away. So families with school-age children have options nearby.
Currently, there are 19 rental apartments available in the Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood. The median rent is €2,295, and the average price per square metre is €26.18. This apartment is larger than average at 84 m², which partly explains the higher rent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats en omgeving
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