Tuindorp-Oost, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Fruinplantsoen sits in a leafy, residential part of Tuindorp-Oost. At 117 m², it's a good deal larger than the average home in the neighbourhood, the floor area is 31% bigger than the local norm. The asking price of €525,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €412,500, but the extra space and the quiet setting help explain it. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
Tuindorp-Oost is a calm, family-friendly neighbourhood with a village feel, yet it's only ten minutes by bike from Utrecht's centre. One resident describes it as "a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in" with "some green spaces and playgrounds for children." The area has a mix of housing: about 37% are single-family homes, and 55% are owner-occupied. Many households are singles or couples without children, but there's also a fair number of families. The neighbourhood Tuindorp-Oost scores a 7.38 out of 10 from its residents.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there's a Jumbo a couple of streets away. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Basisschool de Beiaard and Basisschool De Wissel. A third, pcbs De Regenboog, is also close by. The municipality Utrecht offers excellent cycling infrastructure, and the city centre is a short ride away. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, handy for commutes.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Waltmann Makelaars & Bedrijfshuisvesting Utrecht and is also available through Funda. The energy label is G, so heating costs will be significant, something to factor into your budget.
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The asking price is above the neighbourhood median of €412,500 and also above the average sold price of €506,381 in the area. However, this apartment is 117 m², which is 31% larger than the typical home in Tuindorp-Oost (average 89 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €4,487, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,284 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and will have high heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, 37.5% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a building from 1966. You may want to budget for potential improvements like insulation or double glazing.
Tuindorp-Oost is described by a resident as a "nice quiet neighbourhood" with green spaces and playgrounds. There are two primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool de Beiaard and Basisschool De Wissel. The area has a mix of households, including families with children. However, one resident notes that one of the schools has a "less strong reputation," which may limit choice.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. Bus routes 4 and 55 serve the area, but a resident mentions that the 4 is not always reliable and can have long waits. Cycling is a strong option: the city centre is within 10 minutes by bike, and the motorway is a few minutes by car.
At 117 m², this apartment is significantly larger than the average home in Tuindorp-Oost, which is 89 m². In fact, it's 31% bigger than the neighbourhood average. Most apartments in the area are smaller, so this is a standout feature.
The listing does not mention parking, but the neighbourhood is residential with street parking. Utrecht has paid parking in many areas, so you may need a permit. The area is easily accessible by car, though the Zuilense ring can get congested.
One resident mentions that the large waste containers near De Gaard can look messy with rubbish left next to them. Also, bus route 4 is not always reliable. On the plus side, the area is quiet, green, and close to the city centre.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
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| Sale price | €469,550 | €412,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,284 | – |
| Rent price | €1,913 p/m | €1,925 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery. It's also car-free, which makes it nice and quiet on the street! Once there was a fight between a bunch of street youths, but I don't think they were from the neighbourhood. Because I hardly ever see people hanging around on the street, which I also like. My room is practically on the pavement and I never have any trouble with anyone. I also come from a village and was a bit afraid of the city's hustle and bustle, but it's not like that at all, so that's really great.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIArranges everything quickly, there are many people from your delivery time
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy, but there is also some nuisance from the Salvation Army hostel.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €645,882 | €597,418 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,814 | – |
| Rent price | €1,923 p/m | €1,967 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe 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.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €611,017 | €539,433 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,844 | – |
| Rent price | €1,917 p/m | €1,902 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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