Oranje Vrijbuiterskade 80
Transwijk-Noord, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA modern apartment in a lively part of Utrecht
This apartment on Oranje Vrijbuiterskade 80 sits in a relatively new building (2022) and feels fresh and efficient. The neighbourhood is well connected, with a tram running through it and plenty of shops and schools within easy reach. At €1,705 per month, the rent is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €1,616, but given the modern build and energy label A, it is in line with what you would expect for a property of this standard. For context, the average rent per m² in the area is €18.87, and this home works out at €22.73 per m², which is on the high side but reflects its quality. apartments in Utrecht
Transwijk-Noord: a quiet, well-equipped neighbourhood
Transwijk-Noord is a fairly quiet neighbourhood with a mix of residents, many young adults (45% are 25-45) and a good number of over-65s (14%). It scores an 8.26 out of 10 from residents based on four reviews. One resident says: "A pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!" Another notes: "It's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away… There is a secondary school (Unic), a public primary school (Anne Frank School) and an international primary school in the area." The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 4,013 per km²) but still offers plenty of green spaces and a park nearby. the Transwijk-Noord neighbourhood
Daily life: shops, schools and transport on your doorstep
For your daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is a PLUS just around the corner, with a Coop and Albert Heijn also within a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter and Basisschool Anne Frank. A secondary school, Descart, is about 668 m away. The city centre is a short tram ride away, and the train station is 2.4 km from the home. the municipality of Utrecht
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At the time of writing, this rental home is listed through several channels, including NMG vastgoed kantoor Rijssen and Funda.
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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 Oranje Vrijbuiterskade 80, Utrecht
Is €1,705 a fair price for this apartment?
The rent of €1,705 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €1,616 for rental homes. However, this is a modern apartment (built in 2022) with an A energy label, which typically commands a premium. The average rent per m² in Transwijk-Noord is €18.87, while this home works out at €22.73 per m², so it is on the high side but reflects the quality and efficiency of the property.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Transwijk-Noord is well equipped for daily needs. There are several supermarkets within a five-minute walk, including a PLUS, Coop and Albert Heijn. Primary and secondary schools are also close by, and there is a tram stop in the neighbourhood for easy access to the city centre. Residents describe it as quiet and pleasant, with plenty of green spaces and a park nearby.
What is the public transport like?
The neighbourhood has good public transport connections. A tram runs through Transwijk-Noord, and there are bus stops everywhere. The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short tram ride.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
The floor area is 75 m², but the layout and number of bedrooms are not provided by the agent.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not given, so it is not possible to say whether there is any private outdoor space.
Experiences from Transwijk-Noord
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Going well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away, two smaller ones on either side of the large shopping centre, and then the city centre is 5-6 minutes away by tram. There is a secondary school (Unic), a public primary school (Anne Frank School) and an international primary school in the area. There is also a sports club nearby where children can join for tennis, hockey, football, gymnastics, baseball, etc. There are bus stops everywhere and a tram runs through the neighbourhood, making it easily accessible. There are plenty of playgrounds, although they could do with a bit of sprucing up. It's a fairly quiet neighbourhood and I've never really had any trouble with people. There is little to no unrest in the area and there is also a police station close by. The streets can be dirty now and then, but there are always people from the neighbourhood who voluntarily keep them clean themselves. Sometimes the rubbish can sit by the bins a bit too long. There is greenery everywhere and there is a park nearby where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the evening. The only thing missing is a clear sense of community in the neighbourhood, but they are trying to create more togetherness with the neighbourhood drinks that are held, the community centre and the regular meetings.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a neighbourhood with plenty of facilities; there's a primary school and 2 secondary schools nearby, a shopping centre, a park, a gym. It's also easily accessible and close to the city. There's a tram, at least 3 or 4 different buses. Surrounded by greenery. Trees and plants are planted everywhere, and they are maintained by some residents. Benches to sit on. Actually a nice neighbourhood all around. Only more could be done about community togetherness. You don't really know your neighbours and there are hardly any meetings or such. Additionally, it could be a bit cleaner in the neighbourhood. Sometimes it can also be quite noisy with the youngsters walking through the neighbourhood but not doing much else. Overall, quite a pleasant neighbourhood.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €411,425 | €350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,849 | – |
| Rent price | €1,616 p/m | €1,750 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
Experiences from Zuidwest
How residents experience their district
The houses are going to the immigrant community and status holders AZC. Neighbourhood is getting dirtier, stinks, neighbourhood no longer has neighbour contacts, everyone just does their own thing.
Auto-translated to English by AIGoing well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive
Auto-translated to English by AIDon't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore
Auto-translated to English by AISuch a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg.
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the moment the neighbourhood is not very safe. Drugs are traded on the car park, laughing gas is also used, cartridges lie on the car park. Then the rubbish bins... are emptied poorly, everyone dumps bulky waste next to them... So yes, the neighbourhood is going downhill fast! Enforcement is hard to find, as is the police.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away, two smaller ones on either side of the large shopping centre, and then the city centre is 5-6 minutes away by tram. There is a secondary school (Unic), a public primary school (Anne Frank School) and an international primary school in the area. There is also a sports club nearby where children can join for tennis, hockey, football, gymnastics, baseball, etc. There are bus stops everywhere and a tram runs through the neighbourhood, making it easily accessible. There are plenty of playgrounds, although they could do with a bit of sprucing up. It's a fairly quiet neighbourhood and I've never really had any trouble with people. There is little to no unrest in the area and there is also a police station close by. The streets can be dirty now and then, but there are always people from the neighbourhood who voluntarily keep them clean themselves. Sometimes the rubbish can sit by the bins a bit too long. There is greenery everywhere and there is a park nearby where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the evening. The only thing missing is a clear sense of community in the neighbourhood, but they are trying to create more togetherness with the neighbourhood drinks that are held, the community centre and the regular meetings.
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.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €537,380 | €462,344 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,673 | – |
| Rent price | €1,768 p/m | €1,761 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
How residents experience their municipality
Leuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIThings could be better, like installing cameras so we can see who dumps rubbish, but we also have an app so I have nothing to complain about; we help each other when we can.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,422 | €549,139 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,518 | – |
| Rent price | €1,897 p/m | €1,862 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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