Kanaleneiland-Zuid, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1965 apartment on Livingstonelaan sits in the lively Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood. With 75 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a practical home in a well-connected part of Utrecht. At €300,000, the asking price is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €390,995, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
Kanaleneiland-Zuid is a densely populated area with over 9,000 residents. It's a very urban neighbourhood, with a mix of families and singles. Based on three reviews, opinions vary: one resident says "Becoming very criminal-like" and "Don't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore", while another notes "It's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood. As would making it car-free and banning mopeds." A third calls it a "Cosy neighbourhood" with "Good accessibility, many shops, nice and green". The neighbourhood Kanaleneiland-Zuid has a high proportion of flats and a young population.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. Primary schools De Olijfboom and De Kaleidoskoop are within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and a restaurant and GP practice are also just around the corner. The municipality Utrecht offers extensive amenities, though the nearest train station is about 3 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Beumer Utrecht and available through several channels.
Details of this home
Livingstonelaan 164, Utrecht
Good · 3 residents
Don't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood. As would making it car-free and banning mopeds.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood accessibility, many shops, nice and green Only rubbish
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Data from Kanaleneiland-Zuid
69 within 5 km
126 within 5 km
About Livingstonelaan 164, Utrecht
The asking price of €300,000 is 23% below the average asking price in Kanaleneiland-Zuid (€390,995) and also below the median of €350,000. Given the 75 m² floor area and energy label C, the price per m² is about €4,000, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €4,389 per m². This makes it a relatively affordable option in the area.
Residents have mixed views on safety. One review mentions not daring to go outside in the evenings due to criminality, while another says it's safe during the day but unsafe for women at night, with police chases near shopping centre Nova. A third review calls it a cosy neighbourhood. Overall, the total number of crimes recorded in the area is 454, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size.
The nearest train station is 3 km away from the apartment. This is a bit of a distance, so cycling or taking a bus would be the most practical options for train travel.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Olijfboom (259 m), De Kaleidoskoop (324 m), and KBS Het Schateiland (548 m). For secondary education, Sint Gregorius College locatie TOPhavo is about 528 m away, and the average distance to all secondary schools is 1.6 km.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both within 400 m, making them just around the corner. Lidl is about 635 m away, and AH to go is 908 m. For a wider selection, there are 69 supermarkets within 5 km.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a common label for homes built in the 1960s. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, but not as efficient as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
Currently, there are 21 apartments for sale in Kanaleneiland-Zuid. The average asking price is €390,995, and the average floor area is 89 m². In the past period, 62 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €346,619 and an average time on market of 53 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kanaleneiland-Zuid
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