Tuinwijk-West, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1931 apartment on P.C. Borstraat sits in the leafy Tuinwijk-West neighbourhood of Utrecht. With 85 m² of living space and an energy label C, it offers a solid balance of period charm and modern efficiency. The asking price of €550,000 is in line with the market, the median in the area is €549,000, and the average price per m² is €6,809. For context, the apartments in Utrecht typically command a premium for pre-war stock.
Tuinwijk-West is a calm residential area with a mix of families and singles. The neighbourhood has 2,315 residents, many in the 25,45 age bracket, and a high proportion of one-person households. It's a very urban setting (address density 5,773 per km²), yet the streets are tree-lined and peaceful. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the data: mostly pre-war housing (96%), a good share of owner-occupied homes (59%), and a low crime rate (64 incidents total). The neighbourhood Tuinwijk-West is well-regarded for its village-like feel within the city.
Your morning bread run is to Albert Heijn, just a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, Jumbo is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is just around the corner, and Cleophas Jenaplan-School is a five-minute stroll. The municipality Utrecht provides excellent amenities, with a park or garden just around the corner and a restaurant on your doorstep. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting straightforward.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via PEEK&POMPE MAKELAARS.
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P.C. Borstraat 9BS, Utrecht
Data from Tuinwijk-West
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About P.C. Borstraat 9BS, Utrecht
The asking price of €550,000 matches the median sold price in Tuinwijk-West (€549,000) and is slightly above the average sold price (€535,489). Given the 85 m² floor area, the price per m² (€6,471) is below the neighbourhood average of €6,809, so it appears reasonably priced for the size.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a decent rating for a 1931 building, it means the home is reasonably efficient, though not as good as modern standards. In the neighbourhood, 30.8% of homes have label C, while 50% have D or lower, so this one is above average for the area.
The closest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 288 metres, just a couple of streets away. A Jumbo is 611 metres away, a five-minute walk. For more variety, there are two other Albert Heijn locations within about a kilometre.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is 374 metres away, Cleophas Jenaplan-School at 538 metres, and De Regenboog at 573 metres. Secondary education is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Utrecht Centraal or other cities straightforward.
Tuinwijk-West is a quiet, pre-war neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. It's very urban (address density 5,773 per km²) but feels calm. Most homes were built before 1945 (96%), and 59% are owner-occupied. Crime is low with 64 incidents total.
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