Het Zand-West, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 2022-built apartment on Carel Willinkstraat is a fresh, energy-efficient home in Utrecht's Leidsche Rijn district. With an A++ label and 65 m² of floor space, it's compact but cleverly laid out. At €400,000, it's the cheapest of the 23 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 40% below the average asking price of €663,304, a keen entry point for apartments in Utrecht.
Het Zand-West is a family-oriented area with many households with children and a mix of modern housing, mostly built after 2010. The streets are quiet and green, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available, but the area feels well-planned and calm. Average incomes are in line with the city, and the community is diverse. For more context, see the Het Zand-West neighbourhood.
Your daily routine is easy here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Aldi and Vomar are just around the corner. For school runs, primary schools like De Ridderhof and Waterrijk are a five-minute walk away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The area is well served by the municipality of Utrecht, with plenty of green space nearby.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including VHM Makelaars Utrecht. The agent has published full details, so you can get a clear picture of the property.
Details of this home
Carel Willinkstraat 42, Utrecht
Data from Het Zand-West
Data from Het Zand-West
49 within 5 km
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About Carel Willinkstraat 42, Utrecht
At €400,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the 23 homes currently for sale in Het Zand-West and 40% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €663,304. However, the floor area of 65 m² is 55% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 143 m². The price per square metre works out at about €6,154, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,425 per m², reflecting the modern build and energy efficiency.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or solar panels. Your heating and electricity bills should be very low compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 59.4% of homes have an A+ label or better, so this property is among the most efficient.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Utrecht Centraal or other cities straightforward.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. De Ridderhof is 319 m away, Waterrijk is 503 m, Montessorischool Arcade is 595 m, KBS Hof ter Weide is 613 m, and Obs Het Zand is 634 m. All are within a five to ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.8 km away.
Albert Heijn is just 203 m away, on your doorstep. Aldi is 303 m and Vomar is 362 m, both just around the corner. For a wider selection, Jumbo is 1.5 km away. Daily grocery shopping is very convenient.
The neighbourhood recorded 118 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an urban area with over 6,900 residents. The area feels safe and family-friendly, with a park nearby and well-maintained streets. Specific crime types are not detailed in the data.
Het Zand-West has a population of 6,920, with many families: 1,280 households have children. The average household size is 2.6, above the national average. The largest age group is 25-45 years (2,500 residents), followed by 45-65 (1,610) and children under 15 (1,660). It's a young, family-oriented area.
This apartment is priced at €400,000, which is below the average for apartments in Utrecht. In the neighbourhood, the average asking price is €663,304, but that includes larger homes. The price per m² is higher than the neighbourhood average, reflecting the modern build. It's a competitive entry point for a new-build in a good location.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Het Zand-West