Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Bisschop Tulpijndreef is a new-build from 2021, with an A++++ energy label, about as efficient as it gets. At 48 m² it's compact, but the rent of €1,190 is 15% below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
The area has a mixed reputation, but residents point out its positives. One says: "This neighbourhood has a lot of greenery, small parks, benches, a football field, playgrounds, etc." Another notes downsides: "Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night." Based on two reviews, it's a place with both charm and challenges. The neighbourhood is densely populated (4,444 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with many young adults and single-person households. For more context, see the Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: an AH XL is just around the corner, and Lidl and Hoogvliet are a couple of streets away. For school runs, Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School is a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools like Trajectum College and Pouwer College are within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has plenty of green spaces and a shopping centre within walking distance. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via REBO Huurwoningen.
Details of this home
Bisschop Tulpijndreef 89, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great. Top and hygiene are terrible.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood has a bit of a reputation as the unsafe neighbourhood of Utrecht, together with Kanaleneiland. But that's not too bad. There are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter. The shopping centre has all the necessary shops together and is within walking distance. Additionally, this neighbourhood is well-connected: you can be in the city centre in 10 minutes by bus, and you can quickly get onto the motorway by car. This neighbourhood also has a lot of greenery, small parks, benches, a football field, playgrounds, etc. So this neighbourhood has many positive aspects. But, of course, there are also some negative aspects, such as cars driving too fast, which sometimes creates very dangerous situations, and the number of loitering youths who are often outside until late in the evening.
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About Bisschop Tulpijndreef 89, Utrecht
The rent of €1,190 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €1,401, and the median rent in the area is €1,435. However, the apartment is smaller than average (48 m² vs 72 m²). Given the modern build and top energy label, the price is competitive for what you get.
Residents have mixed views. One says safety is not great due to loitering youths and fast cars, while another notes that many families and elderly people make it quieter than its reputation suggests. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 435, which is relatively high for Utrecht.
The energy label is A++++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so heating and electricity costs will be very low. The apartment was built in 2021, so it meets modern insulation standards.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well-connected by bus, with a 10-minute ride to the city centre.
An AH XL is 150 metres away, Lidl is 191 metres, and Hoogvliet is 254 metres, all within a few minutes' walk. For more variety, Dirk is about 1 km away.
Yes, several schools are close. Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School is 629 metres away (about an 8-minute walk), and secondary schools like Trajectum College (414 m) and Pouwer College (451 m) are even closer.
Rental properties in this area are let in an average of 20 days, which indicates a fast-moving market. With only 12 apartments currently available for rent, it's worth acting promptly if you're interested.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zamenhofdreef en omgeving
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