Oudwijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodBloemstraat 3 sits in Oudwijk, a quiet pocket of Utrecht Oost where the streets are lined with tall trees and early-20th-century brickwork. At 61 m² it's compact, but the high ceilings and original details give it a spacious feel. The asking price of €445,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €621,091, which makes it a keen entry point for this area. Compared to other apartments in Utrecht, it's priced to move.
Oudwijk is one of Utrecht's older residential neighbourhoods, with a calm, established feel. Most homes were built before 1945, and the streets are a mix of owner-occupied and rental properties. The population is diverse: lots of singles and couples, but also families with children. One resident describes it as a "peaceful neighborhood" that is "safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained." They also appreciate the "quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom." It's a place where people tend to stay. For more context, see the Oudwijk neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there's another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a five-minute walk: Basisschool de Odyssee, Vrije School Utrecht, and KBS Montessori Buiten Wittevrouwen are all within easy reach. Secondary school St-Gregorius College is also a five-minute walk. The Wilhelminapark is on your doorstep for a weekend stroll. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht, which means the city centre is a short bike ride away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Guntenaar Wonen Bemiddeling en advies.
Details of this home
Bloemstraat 3, Utrecht
Mediocre · 0 residents
The neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
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About Bloemstraat 3, Utrecht
The asking price of €445,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €621,091. However, the floor area of 61 m² is 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 89 m². So you're paying less for a smaller home. In the past year, 70 apartments sold in Oudwijk at an average of €566,143, taking about 27 days to sell. This suggests the market here is active, and this price is competitive for the size.
The energy label is D. That's a middling score for a home built in 1915. In the neighbourhood, about 31% of homes have label D or lower, and only 14% have label A or better. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's worth noting that older homes often have room for improvement in insulation.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Based on one resident review, the neighbourhood is considered safe, with an active and engaged community. Neighbourhood relations are good. The population is a mix: lots of singles (1,810 one-person households) and couples without children (690), plus 520 households with children. It's a settled, friendly area.
Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Basisschool de Odyssee (404 m), Vrije School Utrecht (504 m), and KBS Montessori Buiten Wittevrouwen (515 m). For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is 612 m away. All are well-regarded, according to the resident review.
Albert Heijn is just 132 m away for daily groceries, and there's another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza at 350 m. For a wider selection, Jumbo is 677 m. The neighbourhood also has a restaurant 0.3 km away and a park 0.3 km away, so amenities are very close.
Oudwijk has an address density of 4,907 per km², which is very high (urbanity level 1). That means it's a dense, urban neighbourhood, but the green spaces like Wilhelminapark provide a breather. It's lively but not chaotic.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: 520 with children and many without. The resident review mentions "reputable schools" and "attractive green spaces." So yes, it's family-friendly, though the apartment itself is compact at 61 m².
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