Transwijk-Zuid, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 2016-built apartment on Europaplein sits in Utrecht's Transwijk-Zuid, a neighbourhood that feels like a world of its own. At €1,104 a month, the rent is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €1,328, a keen price for a 59 m² home with energy label A. For context, that's noticeably less than the median of €1,539 in the area, making it a sharp option among apartments in Utrecht.
Transwijk-Zuid is a densely built corner of Utrecht (3,711 addresses per km²), with mostly flats and a young population, over half the residents are between 25 and 45. One resident describes it as "impoverishment", noting: "The houses are going to the immigrant community and status holders AZC. Neighbourhood is getting dirtier, stinks, neighbourhood no longer has neighbour contacts, everyone just does their own thing." That's a single review, so it's one perspective, but it paints a picture of a place where community ties have frayed. The neighbourhood Transwijk-Zuid has a high crime count (304 incidents) and a low home-ownership rate (11%), which fits that narrative.
For groceries, you have Albert Heijn just around the corner, Coop a couple of streets away, and Lidl within a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Al Hambra primary school is 455 m away, OBS Maaspleinschool, and De Wereldwijzer. A park or garden is on your doorstep, and the municipality Utrecht offers plenty of restaurants and a library within a ten-minute walk.
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Europaplein 1214, Utrecht
Fair · 1 resident
The houses are going to the immigrant community and status holders AZC. Neighbourhood is getting dirtier, stinks, neighbourhood no longer has neighbour contacts, everyone just does their own thing.
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About Europaplein 1214, Utrecht
Yes, it's a keen price. The average rent in Transwijk-Zuid is €1,328, and the median is €1,539, so this apartment comes in 17% below the neighbourhood average. For a 59 m² flat with energy label A, that's a good deal.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a modern, well-insulated home. The building was constructed in 2016, so it meets current standards.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride. Utrecht's main stations are easily reachable by public transport.
Transwijk-Zuid is a dense, urban area with mostly flats and a young population. One resident describes a decline in community spirit and cleanliness. The area has a high crime rate and low home-ownership, but it's close to parks and amenities.
Yes, several. Albert Heijn is 773 m away, Coop 848 m, and Lidl 906 m, all within a ten-minute walk. For daily shopping, you're well covered.
Primary schools include Al Hambra (455 m), OBS Maaspleinschool (530 m), and De Wereldwijzer (638 m). There's also STIP VSO Utrecht for secondary special education at 398 m.
The neighbourhood has few families, only 175 households with children out of 2,910 residents. Most households are single-person (1,465). The area is more suited to young professionals or students.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Transwijk-Zuid