Galgenwaard en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Herculeslaan sits in a lively part of Utrecht's east, with the stadium and the green Wilhelminapark just a couple of streets away. At 125 m², it is a spacious rental home with an A energy label, so heating costs should be modest. The asking price of €3,500 per month is on the high side compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
The neighbourhood is dominated by students and young professionals: three-quarters of residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. There are very few families with children, so the area has a youthful, energetic feel. The urbanity level is high, with plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes entirely from census data. For more context, see the Galgenwaard en omgeving neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is a PLUS about a five-minute walk away. There is also an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk in the other direction. Several primary schools are within walking distance, including the Prof. Kohnstammschool and the Utrechtse Schoolvereniging. Secondary schools such as the St. Bonifatiuscollege are also close by. The area is well served by restaurants and a park, making it easy to run errands on foot. The municipality of Utrecht maintains the public spaces; you can read more about the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including VGW Housing and VGW Housing on Funda.
Details of this home
Herculeslaan 138, Utrecht
Data from Galgenwaard en omgeving
63 within 5 km
110 within 5 km
About Herculeslaan 138, Utrecht
At 125 m² with an A energy label, the rent of €3,500 is on the high side compared to other apartments in Utrecht. The neighbourhood is popular with students and young professionals, which may support the price, but it is above the average for similar-sized rentals in the city.
Galgenwaard en omgeving is a youthful, urban area dominated by students and young professionals. Three-quarters of residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. There are few families, so the vibe is energetic rather than quiet. The area has a high address density and plenty of amenities within walking distance.
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at about 700 metres, roughly a five-minute walk. An Albert Heijn is about 1.5 km away, a ten-minute walk. Several other supermarkets are within 2 km, so daily shopping is convenient on foot.
Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Prof. Kohnstammschool (about 700 m) and Utrechtse Schoolvereniging (about 800 m). For secondary education, the St. Bonifatiuscollege is about 900 m away. There are also special education schools nearby.
The distance to the nearest train station is 2.7 km, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle. Utrecht's central station is further, but local buses connect the area.
Yes, the apartment has an A energy label, which means it is very efficient. Heating and electricity costs should be relatively low compared to older properties. The building was constructed in 2006, so it meets modern insulation standards.
The neighbourhood has a high urbanity level (2 out of 5, with 1 being most urban) and an address density of 1,836 addresses per km². This means it is a densely built-up area with many amenities, restaurants, and public transport options nearby.
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