Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Nieuwe Koekoekstraat sits in the heart of the Vogelenbuurt, a neighbourhood full of character. At 58 m² it's compact but efficient, with an energy label B, reassuringly efficient for a 1904 building. The asking price of €395,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €600,636, making it the cheapest of the 22 homes currently for sale here. That's a keen price, especially when you compare it to the average of €6872 per m² in the area. For context, apartments in Utrecht typically command higher prices.
The Vogelenbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. With 4060 residents and a high proportion of single-person households (39%), it's popular with young professionals and students. The streets are lined with pre-war architecture, and the area has a bustling, village-like feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: it's one of the most sought-after parts of Utrecht. For more on the area, see the Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood.
Your morning routine is sorted: a GP is 400 metres away, and the nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek, is just 186 metres down the road. For groceries, Albert Heijn is 349 metres away, Jumbo 438 metres, and another Albert Heijn 469 metres, all within a five-minute walk. A restaurant is 300 metres away, and a park or garden is 500 metres. The train station is 2 km away, so you can walk or cycle. For more on the wider area, check out the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via MOIB makelaars & taxateurs.
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Nieuwe Koekoekstraat 64, Utrecht
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About Nieuwe Koekoekstraat 64, Utrecht
The asking price of €395,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €600,636, and it's the cheapest of the 22 homes currently for sale in the Vogelenbuurt. However, the floor area of 58 m² is 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 92 m². So while the price is low in absolute terms, you're paying for a compact home in a location. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6872, which gives you a benchmark.
The energy label is B, which is good for a home built in 1904. It means the property is reasonably efficient, so you won't face excessively high heating costs. In the Vogelenbuurt, only 16.7% of homes have label B, while 37.5% have label D or lower, so this is a relatively efficient home for the area.
The train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle. It's not on your doorstep, but it's easily reachable by bike or public transport.
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek, just 186 metres away. Other primary schools include Koorschool Utrecht (421 metres) and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool (492 metres). For secondary education, School aan de Singel is about 500 metres away, offering both vbo/mavo and vwo/havo streams.
You have several supermarkets within a short walk: Albert Heijn at 349 metres, Jumbo at 438 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 469 metres. That's three options within five minutes on foot, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Currently, there are 22 homes for sale in the Vogelenbuurt, with prices ranging from €395,000 to €850,000. The average asking price is €600,636, and the median is €580,000. This apartment is the cheapest option available right now.
The neighbourhood recorded 260 total crimes in the latest data. Without a breakdown, it's hard to judge the severity, but it's a central urban area, so some level of activity is expected. The Vogelenbuurt is generally considered a lively and popular neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vogelenbuurt