Groenmarktstraat 42
Dichterswijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA modern apartment in Dichterswijk
This bright apartment on Groenmarktstraat sits in Dichterswijk, a neighbourhood that has seen a lot of new construction in recent years. The home itself dates from 2007 and carries an A+ energy label, so it is very efficient to run. At €2,350 per month, the rent is about 17% above the neighbourhood average of €2,002, which puts it on the high side for the area. For context, apartments in Utrecht typically vary widely in price.
The Dichterswijk neighbourhood
Dichterswijk is a mixed area with a strong urban feel, given its high address density. One resident, TopBoy28, describes it as a place that used to have problems but has been nicely renovated: "Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here." They also note that schools have been renovated for the little children. This is based on a single review, so it is one perspective. The neighbourhood has a young population, with many single-person households, and the Dichterswijk neighbourhood is home to around 5,800 people.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. There are also several schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter and odbs Puntenburg for primary education, and Descart and Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht for secondary. The area is well connected, with Utrecht's central station about a ten-minute walk away. All of this is part of the municipality of Utrecht, which offers a wide range of amenities.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Covers Wonen Makelaars & Taxateurs, Funda, and Pararius.
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About Groenmarktstraat 42, Utrecht
Is €2,350 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 17% above the neighbourhood average of €2,002, so it is on the high side. However, the apartment is 74 m² with an A+ energy label, which is very efficient. The average price per m² in the area is €26.34, so this home is above that too. Whether it is fair depends on what you value, but it is certainly not a bargain.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the property's energy performance as assessed.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or getting around the city and beyond.
What are the nearby supermarkets?
The closest supermarket is a PLUS at 400 metres, just around the corner. A SPAR is at 614 metres, and an AH to go is at 617 metres. There are also two Albert Heijn stores within about 800 metres, so you have plenty of options for daily shopping.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools within walking distance. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is at 446 metres and odbs Puntenburg at 656 metres. For secondary education, Descart is at 716 metres and Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht at 782 metres. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Dichterswijk is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with a young population, many single-person households. One resident review mentions that it has been renovated and looks better than before, but also notes some lingering social issues. The review is positive about the improvements but candid about challenges.
Experiences from Dichterswijk
How residents experience their neighbourhood
This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before. In the meantime, schools have been renovated for the little children.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €635,500 | €575,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,607 | – |
| Rent price | €2,002 p/m | €1,995 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
Experiences from Zuidwest
How residents experience their district
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIGoing well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive
Auto-translated to English by AIDon't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore
Auto-translated to English by AISuch a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg.
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the moment the neighbourhood is not very safe. Drugs are traded on the car park, laughing gas is also used, cartridges lie on the car park. Then the rubbish bins... are emptied poorly, everyone dumps bulky waste next to them... So yes, the neighbourhood is going downhill fast! Enforcement is hard to find, as is the police.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away, two smaller ones on either side of the large shopping centre, and then the city centre is 5-6 minutes away by tram. There is a secondary school (Unic), a public primary school (Anne Frank School) and an international primary school in the area. There is also a sports club nearby where children can join for tennis, hockey, football, gymnastics, baseball, etc. There are bus stops everywhere and a tram runs through the neighbourhood, making it easily accessible. There are plenty of playgrounds, although they could do with a bit of sprucing up. It's a fairly quiet neighbourhood and I've never really had any trouble with people. There is little to no unrest in the area and there is also a police station close by. The streets can be dirty now and then, but there are always people from the neighbourhood who voluntarily keep them clean themselves. Sometimes the rubbish can sit by the bins a bit too long. There is greenery everywhere and there is a park nearby where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the evening. The only thing missing is a clear sense of community in the neighbourhood, but they are trying to create more togetherness with the neighbourhood drinks that are held, the community centre and the regular meetings.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood. As would making it car-free and banning mopeds.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €537,380 | €462,344 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,673 | – |
| Rent price | €1,768 p/m | €1,761 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
How residents experience their municipality
Leuke 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 AIThings could be better, like installing cameras so we can see who dumps rubbish, but we also have an app so I have nothing to complain about; we help each other when we can.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Utrecht
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,422 | €549,139 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,518 | – |
| Rent price | €1,897 p/m | €1,862 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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