Nieuwegracht-Oost, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Nieuwegracht sits in one of Utrecht's most historic streets, with the canal right outside. At 240 m², it is unusually spacious for the area, and the A energy label means it is efficient too. The asking price of €1,995,000 is 78% above the neighbourhood average of €1,120,375, which is in line with the extra space and prime canal-side setting. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in size and price.
Nieuwegracht-Oost is part of the historic city centre, with a high density of 5,917 addresses per km². The area has a mix of residents: many single-person households (495 out of 765) and a notable share of 25-45 year olds (350). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a relatively low number of families with children (75). The neighbourhood is known for its monumental buildings and canal views. You can read more about the Nieuwegracht-Oost neighbourhood on Buurtje.
For daily groceries, Boon's Markt is just around the corner, and SPAR is a five-minute walk away. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are also within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is on your doorstep, and Vrije School Utrecht is a couple of streets away. Secondary education is close too, with St-Gregorius College just 284 m away. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Utrecht, which manages local amenities and services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Grifhorst Makelaardij.
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Nieuwegracht 8, Utrecht
Data from Nieuwegracht-Oost
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About Nieuwegracht 8, Utrecht
The asking price is 78% above the neighbourhood average of €1,120,375, but the apartment is also 85% larger than the average (240 m² vs 130 m²). Given the prime canal-side location and A energy label, the price is in line with what you would expect for a property of this size and quality in the centre of Utrecht.
At 240 m², this apartment is 85% larger than the neighbourhood average of 130 m². Most homes in Nieuwegracht-Oost are older (90.9% built before 1945) and smaller, so this is a rare find in terms of space.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A, so this apartment is among the most efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older properties with lower labels.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is 155 m away, Vrije School Utrecht is 240 m, and St-Gregorius College (secondary) is 284 m. For older students, School aan de Singel is 674 m away.
Boon's Markt is 438 m away, SPAR is 493 m, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both about 530 m. All are within a five to ten-minute walk.
Currently, there are 8 homes for sale in Nieuwegracht-Oost, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €2,250,000. The average asking price is €1,120,375, and the median is €1,062,000.
In the most recent data, there were 163 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is a relatively low number for a city centre area, but as with any urban location, it is worth being aware of your surroundings.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwegracht-Oost