P.C. Borstraat 13BS
Tuinwijk-West, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA classic Utrecht apartment with character
This apartment on P.C. Borstraat in the Tuinwijk-West neighbourhood of Utrecht is a piece of the city's history, built in 1931. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €585,000, the price is 32% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €444,846, which puts it on the high side compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
A quiet, leafy corner of Utrecht
Tuinwijk-West is a residential area with a mix of families and singles, and a high proportion of pre-war housing. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with tree-lined streets and a relaxed pace. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the description is based on CBS data. The area is densely populated, with many one-person households and a relatively young population. It's a place where people tend to stay, with a stable housing market.
Daily life on P.C. Borstraat
For your daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool Dr. Bosschool and Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School. The neighbourhood has a high address density, so you'll find plenty of amenities nearby, from restaurants to parks. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get around. The municipality of Utrecht offers a vibrant city life with all the cultural and recreational options you'd expect.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Wij Makelaardij and Wij Makelaardij. The agent has not published the energy label, so that detail is missing from the listing.
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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 P.C. Borstraat 13BS, Utrecht
Why is the energy label not stated?
The agent has not provided this information, so it is unknown. You can check the official energy register (EP-Online) if you have the building's details, but the label itself is not available here.
Is €585,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €585,000 is 32% above the average asking price in Tuinwijk-West, which is €444,846. However, the average sold price in the neighbourhood is €549,773, so the market is active. Without the floor area and energy label, it's hard to compare directly, but the price is on the high side for the area.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Tuinwijk-West is a pre-war neighbourhood with a high population density. It has a mix of young professionals and families, with many one-person households. The area is quiet and residential, with tree-lined streets and good access to parks and amenities. The crime rate is relatively low, with 64 total crimes reported.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, located 286 metres away, which is just around the corner. Jumbo is 616 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 930 metres away. You have several options within walking distance.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is 380 metres away, Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School is 541 metres away, and De Regenboog is 570 metres away. Secondary education is about 1.2 km away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Utrecht or further afield.
Statistics for Tuinwijk-West
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €444,846 | €425,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,762 | – |
| Rent price | €2,430 p/m | €2,495 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
Experiences from Noordoost
How residents experience their district
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery. It's also car-free, which makes it nice and quiet on the street! Once there was a fight between a bunch of street youths, but I don't think they were from the neighbourhood. Because I hardly ever see people hanging around on the street, which I also like. My room is practically on the pavement and I never have any trouble with anyone. I also come from a village and was a bit afraid of the city's hustle and bustle, but it's not like that at all, so that's really great.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIArranges everything quickly, there are many people from your delivery time
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy, but there is also some nuisance from the Salvation Army hostel.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Noordoost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €641,507 | €618,620 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,760 | – |
| Rent price | €1,948 p/m | €1,962 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke 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 AIStatistics for Utrecht
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,623 | €549,294 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,519 | – |
| Rent price | €1,895 p/m | €1,859 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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P.C. Borstraat 13BS, Utrecht
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