Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Flamingostraat sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a neighbourhood where the Krommerijn river runs past and the city centre is a short walk away. With an energy label A, it is one of the more efficient homes in the area. The asking price of €425,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €499,737, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
Based on two reviews, residents appreciate the surroundings but note room for improvement. One resident says: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." Another describes "living in a beautiful area with little social cohesion" and mentions the river, pleasure boats, joggers, and a small park nearby. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (945 out of 1475 households) and a young population, with many residents aged 25-45. For more context, see the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within walking distance: Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk, and KBS Gertrudis is about ten minutes away. The Krommerijn river and a small park are on your doorstep, perfect for a stroll. Utrecht's city centre and the train station are a ten-minute walk, giving you easy access to the rest of the city. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Punt Makelaars Utrecht.
Details of this home
Flamingostraat 6, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved to this neighbourhood 15 years ago with two children aged 12 and 10 respectively. I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card and saying hello to each other. I was busy with the kids, work, studies, etc. At the time, I didn't have much need for it either, and everyone did their own thing. Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking. Primary schools close by and I feel safe. The house itself is fine, but could be better insulated and have a toilet upstairs. The neighbourhood could do more for each other by doing things together and each according to their abilities. Being able to help each other if needed, keeping an eye out. The lower part of the housing is much older, and above the lower houses there is an apartment. Here mainly live single people or families with young children. I would like to get to know each other and the question is: how do I do it?
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About Flamingostraat 6, Utrecht
The asking price of €425,000 is 15% below the average asking price in the Watervogelbuurt (€499,737) and also below the median of €450,000. Given the 60 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €7,083, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €6,645 per m². Overall, the price is on the keen side compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is A, which is the second-best label on the scale. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. In the Watervogelbuurt, 35% of homes have label A, so this apartment is above average in terms of efficiency.
One resident review mentions that safety could be better, but another says they feel safe. The CBS data records 107 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure it is hard to compare. Overall, the neighbourhood is considered reasonably safe by residents, though some would like improvements.
The train station is 400 metres away, about a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is well-connected for getting around Utrecht and beyond.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Agatha Snellenschool (427 m), KBS Gertrudis (705 m), and KBS Stepping Stones (752 m). For secondary education, the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is 600 m away, and the Kromme Rijn College (special secondary education) is 554 m away.
Residents describe it as a beautiful area but with limited social cohesion. One resident who moved in 15 years ago says interactions never went beyond a Christmas card and saying hello. Another notes that the neighbourhood could do more to help each other. It is a mixed area with many singles and young families, so social connections may require effort.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt
