Patmosdreef 114
Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA spacious apartment in Overvecht
This apartment on Patmosdreef sits in the Zamenhofdreef en omgeving area of Overvecht, a part of Utrecht with a mixed reputation that residents themselves describe in very different ways. At 91 m² it is a generous size for a rental home, and the energy label B is a solid, efficient rating. The rent of €1,950 sits well above the neighbourhood average of €1,487, so you are paying a clear premium for the extra space. For context, apartments in Utrecht give you a sense of what this price level buys across the city.
The Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood
Residents have very different takes on this area, and the two reviews reflect that split. One resident is blunt: "Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great." Another sees it more positively: "This neighbourhood has a bit of a reputation as the unsafe neighbourhood of Utrecht, together with Kanaleneiland. But that's not too bad. There are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter." The same resident notes the greenery, small parks and playgrounds, and the easy access to the city centre. Based on two reviews, the picture is genuinely mixed. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young age profile. The Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood has its own character within Overvecht.
Life on the street
Daily errands are well covered here. The Lidl is just around the corner, with the AH XL and Hoogvliet a couple of streets away, so the weekly shop is never far. For schools, Pouwer College and Ithaka are a few minutes' walk, and the primary school Joannes XXIII is also close by. The train station is 2.4 km away, and the bus into the centre takes about ten minutes according to one resident. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the amenities of a large city within easy reach.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Your House Makelaardij and Your-House on Pararius.
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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 Patmosdreef 114, Utrecht
Is €1,950 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €1,487, but the floor area of 91 m² is 25% larger than the average of 73 m². So you are paying more for significantly more space. Whether that balance works for you depends on how much you value the extra square metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration in the national energy label register (EP-Online). Label B is an efficient rating, which generally means lower expected energy costs compared to less efficient labels.
How quickly do rental homes in this neighbourhood go?
Homes in this neighbourhood are rented out on average within 21 days. That gives you an idea of the pace of the local rental market, though individual properties can vary.
What do residents say about living in Zamenhofdreef en omgeving?
Opinions are divided. One resident describes dirt, noise, rats and loitering youths, and rates safety poorly. Another says the reputation is worse than reality, highlighting the many families, the greenery, the nearby shopping centre and the quick bus into the centre. Both mention fast cars and youths as negative points.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 2.4 km away. That is a manageable distance by bike or bus, though not within walking distance for most people.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Lidl is about 200 metres away, with the AH XL and Hoogvliet within 300 metres. For schools, Pouwer College and Ithaka are around 350 metres away, and the primary school Joannes XXIII is about 550 metres away.
