Arthur van Schendelstraat 777
Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA quiet flat in Utrecht's Hooch Boulandt
This rental apartment on Arthur van Schendelstraat sits in a surprisingly peaceful pocket of Utrecht's busy city centre. At 69 m² with an energy label B, it's a compact but efficient home. The rent of €1,975 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €2,419, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
Hooch Boulandt: a quiet enclave
Hooch Boulandt is the strip between the Singel and the railway line. One resident describes it as "a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood", the streets behind the Singel are calm, though the Singel itself is busy with traffic. The area has few cafés, so there's not a strong sense of community, but shops are within easy reach. The neighbourhood is densely populated, with mostly smaller households and a young to middle-aged demographic.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including odbs Puntenburg and Agatha Snellenschool. The central station is a ten-minute walk, and the Singel park is on your doorstep for a run or a stroll. The municipality Utrecht offers all the cultural and dining options you'd expect from a city centre.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Rotsvast Delft & Rotterdam.
Features
Details of this home
Location
Arthur van Schendelstraat 777, Utrecht
Experiences from the neighbourhood
Good · 1 resident
I live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it (between the Singel and the railway) are actually very quiet and peaceful. This is also because there are few amenities in this part. However, you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot. Due to the few cafés in these streets, there is little sense of community. The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night. Especially the stretch from the central station to home passes dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening. Living on the Singel, apart from the traffic, is very nice because you can (run) along the Singel in the greenery straight away. Hygiene is fine. The bins are not often too full.
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Data from Hooch Boulandt
Housing market
Data from Hooch Boulandt
Supermarkets
66 within 5 km
Schools
133 within 5 km
Frequently asked questions
About Arthur van Schendelstraat 777, Utrecht
Is €1,975 a fair price for this apartment?
Yes, it's competitive. The average rent in Hooch Boulandt is €2,419, so this apartment is 18% cheaper. However, it's also smaller than average (69 m² vs 166 m²), so the price per square metre is roughly in line with the neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Hooch Boulandt is a quiet residential area behind the Singel, despite being in the city centre. One resident says it's 'a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood', the streets are peaceful, but the Singel itself can be noisy. There are few cafés, so community life is limited, but shops and the station are within walking distance.
How far is the train station?
Utrecht Centraal is about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. The area is also well connected by bus and bike.
What shops are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 463 m away, PLUS 476 m, and Jumbo 545 m, all within a five-minute walk. For a wider selection, the city centre is a short stroll.
Is the apartment energy efficient?
Yes, it has energy label B, which means it's fairly efficient. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage.
How safe is the area?
The resident review mentions that the quiet streets behind the house can feel scary at night, especially the route from the station through dark parks and empty offices. The total number of crimes in the neighbourhood is 137, but no further details are available.
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