A modern apartment in Pijlsweerd-Zuid
This apartment on Korenschoofstraat 17 sits in Pijlsweerd-Zuid, a neighbourhood that feels safe and friendly, with a mix of students, families and long-time residents. Built in 2017, it has an A energy label, so it is very efficient to heat. At €1,745 per month, the rent is in line with the average for rentals in this part of Utrecht, and it is one of the apartments in Utrecht currently available.
The neighbourhood
Residents give the Pijlsweerd-Zuid neighbourhood a score of 7.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful!" Another notes: "I always feel safe in this neighbourhood, perhaps because it's close to the police station." A third adds: "Supermarkets within walking distance, well accessible by public transport and quiet but not boring." The reviews also mention that litter is sometimes slow to be cleared, and that greenery is limited. Most households here are single people, and the area has a young feel, with many residents in their twenties and thirties.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are also an Aldi and an Ekoplaza within a short walk. For school runs, Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is a five-minute walk. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, and the centre of Utrecht is close enough to reach on foot. The municipality of Utrecht manages the wider area, which includes the nearby Vredenburg square.
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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.
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About Korenschoofstraat 17, Utrecht
Is €1,745 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,745 is close to the average of €1,754 for rentals in Pijlsweerd-Zuid, and above the median of €1,565. With 68 m² of floor space, the price per square metre works out at about €25.66, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €22.15 per m². The modern build and A energy label are factors that can justify the higher end of the range.
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 heating costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the property's energy performance as recorded.
How safe is Pijlsweerd-Zuid?
Residents consistently mention feeling safe in the neighbourhood. One review says: "No matter when you go out on the street, it always feels safe." Another notes the proximity to the police station as a reason for feeling secure. The reviews also mention good social control and little noise at night, which adds to the sense of safety.
What are the shops and schools like nearby?
For groceries, the Albert Heijn is about 212 metres away, and the Jumbo is 281 metres. There are also an Aldi and an Ekoplaza within 455 metres. For primary education, Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is 317 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is 362 metres. A secondary school, Al Amana College Utrecht, is 492 metres away.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.1 kilometres from the apartment, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or for trips into the centre of Utrecht, which is also within walking distance according to residents.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Pijlsweerd-Zuid has about 4,700 residents. The majority are between 25 and 45 years old, making up 56% of the population. Single-person households are common, at 60%, and only 12% of households have children. This gives the area a young, urban feel, with a mix of students and working professionals.
