Hekelsteeg 8
Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA spacious apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This rental apartment on Hekelsteeg sits right in the bustling centre of Utrecht. With 125 m² of living space, it's a generous home for the area. The building dates from 1913 and has energy label D. At €2,320 per month, the price is in line with the median for apartments in Utrecht.
Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving
This is a lively, central neighbourhood. One resident says: "It's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution." Another adds: "Street full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.3 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with mostly one-person households and a young demographic. For more context, see the neighbourhood Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Boon's Markt is on your doorstep, with SPAR and Albert Heijn just around the corner. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof and odbs Puntenburg. The municipality Utrecht offers a wide range of amenities, with restaurants right outside the door and a park a couple of streets away.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Lexis Real Estate.
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About Hekelsteeg 8, Utrecht
Is €2,320 a fair price for this apartment?
The median rent in the neighbourhood is €2,295, so this apartment is priced slightly above that. However, with 125 m² it is 26% larger than the average rental in the area (99 m²), which explains the premium. The price per square metre is €18.56, below the neighbourhood average of €26.18, so you get more space for your money.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The neighbourhood is very lively and central, with many shops and restaurants. Residents mention noise pollution as a downside, but also appreciate the cosiness and convenience. It's a young area with many one-person households. The density is very high, with over 6,000 addresses per km².
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Boon's Markt is just 79 metres away, so you can do your daily shopping on your doorstep. SPAR and Albert Heijn are also within a couple of minutes' walk.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof (425 m) and odbs Puntenburg (492 m). For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is about 500 m away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D, which is average for a building from 1913. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not the most efficient. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, but this home's specific label is D.
