Henriëtte Roland Holststraat 116
Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
AreaA quiet spot in the middle of Utrecht
This apartment on Henriëtte Roland Holststraat sits in Hooch Boulandt, a pocket of calm tucked behind the busy Singel. The street itself is peaceful, yet the city centre is right there when you want it. With 92 square metres and an A energy label, this is a comfortable, efficient home. At €2,100 a month, the rent sits in line with the average for apartments in Utrecht.
The Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood
One resident describes it as "a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood," noting that while the Singel carries traffic, the streets behind it are "very quiet and peaceful." They add that shops are easily reached on foot, though the few cafés mean "little sense of community." The same review mentions that walking home from the central station can feel "scary" at night, past dark parks and empty offices. Based on this single review, the area scores 7.29 out of 10. The neighbourhood is home to about 2,090 people, mostly single-person households, and the streets are densely built. For more context, see the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are simple here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Coop a couple of streets away, so bread and groceries are never far. For families, the Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a ten-minute walk. The Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is also within reach. The train station is about a kilometre away, and a park or green space is just around the corner. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through Rotsvast Utrecht and one other channel.
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About Henriëtte Roland Holststraat 116, Utrecht
Is €2,100 a fair rent for this apartment?
The average rent for rentals in Hooch Boulandt is €2,089, with a median of €2,200. At €2,100, this apartment sits close to the average, and the 92 square metres align with the typical size of around 97 square metres in the area. The rent per square metre works out to about €22.83, slightly above the neighbourhood average of €22.65.
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 designed to keep energy consumption low, so heating and electricity costs are likely to be modest. It is an official registration, so the label reflects the property's energy performance as recorded.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Albert Heijn is about 377 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is a similar distance at 383 metres, and Coop is 433 metres. For a wider choice, PLUS is 457 metres and another Albert Heijn is 495 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily shopping straightforward.
What schools are nearby?
The Agatha Snellenschool, a primary school, is about 460 metres away. The Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 562 metres, and KBS Gertrudis is 696 metres. For secondary education, the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is just over a kilometre away. All are within easy walking distance.
How is the neighbourhood for peace and quiet?
One resident notes that while the Singel is busy with traffic, the streets behind it, between the Singel and the railway, are "very quiet and peaceful." They also mention that the quiet streets can feel "scary" at night, especially the stretch from the central station home, which passes dark parks and empty offices. The area has few cafés, so there is little sense of community.
How close is the train station?
The train station is about 1 kilometre away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips, and the central location of the neighbourhood means many other parts of the city are also within easy reach on foot.
