Under offer
Kanaleneiland-Zuid, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Livingstonelaan sits in a lively part of Utrecht. At 85 m² with an E energy label, it's a solid home that needs some attention on heating costs. The asking price of €325,000 is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €390,995, which makes it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
Kanaleneiland-Zuid is a densely populated area with a mix of families and singles. The three residents who reviewed it give it a 7.2 out of 10. One says: "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." Another calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" with good accessibility and many shops, though rubbish is an issue. A third says: "Don't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore." The area has a high crime rate, with 454 total offences recorded. Most homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and about a quarter are owner-occupied. For more context, see the Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have a Lidl just around the corner, an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and a Jumbo also within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: De Olijfboom is on your doorstep, and KBS Het Schateiland is just around the corner. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk away at Sint Gregorius College. The neighbourhood is very urban, with a high address density of over 3,000 per km². For broader context, this is all within the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via OVERDUYN MAKELAARS.
Details of this home
Livingstonelaan 638, 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
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Kanaleneiland-Zuid
Data from Kanaleneiland-Zuid
68 within 5 km
124 within 5 km
About Livingstonelaan 638, Utrecht
The asking price of €325,000 is 17% below the average asking price in Kanaleneiland-Zuid (€390,995) and also below the median of €350,000. Apartments in the neighbourhood sell for an average of €346,619, so this listing is priced keenly. However, the E energy label means higher energy costs, which may be a factor.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood. In Kanaleneiland-Zuid, 28% of homes have label A or better, while 24% have label D or lower. An E label means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a more modern property.
Residents report mixed feelings about safety. One says it's safe during the day but not at night, another mentions police chases near the shopping centre, and a third says they don't dare go out in the evenings. The neighbourhood has a total of 454 recorded crimes, which is high. It's worth considering your own comfort level, especially if you plan to walk alone at night.
You have a Lidl about 500 metres away, an Albert Heijn at 560 metres, and a Jumbo at 580 metres. For primary schools, De Olijfboom is 275 metres away and KBS Het Schateiland is 373 metres. A secondary school, Sint Gregorius College, is 445 metres away. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice 500 metres away and a park 300 metres away.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the neighbourhood is very urban with a high address density, so bus connections are likely available.
Kanaleneiland-Zuid has about 9,095 residents. It's a mix of singles (about 2,315 one-person households) and families (1,305 households with children). The average household size is 2.0. The largest age group is 25-45 years (3,205 people), followed by 45-65 (1,845) and under 15 (1,690).
Sold homes in Kanaleneiland-Zuid spent an average of 53 days on the market. That's a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a balanced market. The current listing has 21 apartments for sale, so there is some choice.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kanaleneiland-Zuid
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