Dichterswijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Balijelaan sits in Dichterswijk, a neighbourhood that has seen a lot of change. At 59 m², it's 39% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 96 m², and the asking price of €549,000 is on the high side compared to the median of €575,000 for larger homes. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
Dichterswijk is a densely built area with a mix of old and new. One resident, TopBoy28, says: "This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before." The area has a young population, with many singles and couples. The Dichterswijk neighbourhood has a high address density of 4,309 per km², making it very urban.
For daily shopping, you have a Coop just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. A PLUS is also within a five-minute walk. For primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is just around the corner, and KBS Gertrudis is a five-minute walk away. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Utrecht, which offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Bas Makelaars.
Details of this home
Balijelaan 69, Utrecht
Good · 1 resident
This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before. In the meantime, schools have been renovated for the little children.
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About Balijelaan 69, Utrecht
The asking price of €549,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood median of €575,000, but this apartment is also smaller than average at 59 m² versus 96 m². The price per m² works out to about €9,305, which is above the neighbourhood average of €6,544 per m². So while the total price is lower, you're paying a premium for the smaller size.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. Given the high urbanity level, you can expect frequent public transport options.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so heating costs should be moderate. In the neighbourhood, about 39% of homes have label A and 28% have A+, so this is above average but not top-tier.
Homes in this neighbourhood sell quickly, with an average time on the market of 21 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you're interested, you may want to act promptly.
Dichterswijk has a mix of households: about 1,525 single-person households and 645 households with children. The area has several primary schools within walking distance, including De Kleine Dichter and KBS Gertrudis. However, one resident notes that behind the renovated facade, some social issues remain.
The nearest park or public garden is 0.4 km away, just a five-minute walk. Given the dense urban setting, green space is limited but accessible.
The neighbourhood recorded 247 total crimes in the latest data. With a population of 5,795, that's about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is moderate for a city centre area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dichterswijk
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