Lauwerecht, Utrecht
This three-room apartment on Gruttersdijk 8 sits in Lauwerecht, a neighbourhood in the Noordoost district of Utrecht. Built in 1978, it has an energy label C. With a price of €525,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Utrecht.
The apartment spans one floor and includes two bedrooms and one bathroom. According to the agent, the living area is 60 m², while the BAG registration lists 62 m². The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++), and there is no garage. The volume is 265 m³.
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79 based on seven reviews. One resident says: "A very nice place to grow up" and mentions the proximity to Griftpark and neighbourhood parties. Another resident, referring to Voordorp, says: "When 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." The neighbourhood has 3,285 inhabitants, and 52% are between 25 and 45 years old. For more on the area, see the Lauwerecht neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is on your doorstep, and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is a five-minute walk. The GP Huisartsen Binnenstad and Service Apotheek Koert Binnenstad are both a couple of streets away. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Adelaarstraat, just around the corner, and Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
This listing does not include the WOZ value. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Gruttersdijk 8, Utrecht
The asking price is €525,000. The average asking price for homes in Lauwerecht is €544,929, with a median of €450,000. The price per square metre is €8,750 based on the agent's listed living area of 60 m².
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over one floor. The living area is 60 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 62 m².
The energy label is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient, so energy costs may be moderate. The agent also states that the home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++).
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation and is not always included in listings. You can find it via the municipality's website.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of the specific home. The data also notes that 47% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970.
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail noise is 36 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Albert Heijn is about 261 metres away, another Albert Heijn at 367 metres, and Jumbo at 395 metres. So you have multiple options for daily groceries.
Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is about 179 metres away, and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is at 407 metres. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, such as Koorschool Utrecht at 529 metres.
Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Adelaarstraat, about 195 metres away. Other stops include Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat (303 metres) and Utrecht, Oudenoord (370 metres) with lines 3, 6, 7, and 27. Utrecht Centraal station is about 1 kilometre away.
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says it's "a very nice place to grow up" and mentions Griftpark and neighbourhood parties. Another resident, referring to Voordorp, says it feels like a village with greenery and a car-free street.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €542,438 | €487,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,485 | – |
| Rent price | €1,603 p/m | €1,353 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 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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