Schroeder van der Kolkstraat 15
Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
AreaA spacious apartment in Utrecht's historic heart
This apartment on Schroeder van der Kolkstraat sits in Hooch Boulandt, a quiet pocket within Utrecht's bustling Binnenstad. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the home's location and surroundings rather than its energy performance. At 130 m², the floor area is 34% larger than the neighbourhood average of 97 m², which helps explain the €2,250 monthly rent. That figure sits above the average of €2,089 for rentals here, though it reflects the extra space on offer. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price depending on size and position.
Hooch Boulandt: a quiet corner of a busy city
Based on one review, this part of the city earns a 7.29 out of 10 from residents. One resident says: "A quiet part of a busy neighbourhood." They describe the streets between the Singel and the railway as "very quiet and peaceful," partly because there are few amenities in this stretch. The same review notes that "you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot," though the lack of cafés means "there is little sense of community." The resident also mentions that walking home from the central station at night can feel "scary" because it passes "dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening." Living on the Singel itself, apart from the traffic, is "very nice" because you can run along the water "in the greenery straight away." The Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood is home to around 2,050 people, with a high share of single-person households.
Daily life on the street
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and a PLUS. The nearest primary school, Agatha Snellenschool, is a five-minute walk, while odbs Puntenburg is slightly further. Utrecht Central Station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The area is densely built and lively, typical of the municipality of Utrecht, where most daily needs are within easy reach on foot.
Listing details
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including VGW Housing. The agent has not published an energy label for this property.
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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 Schroeder van der Kolkstraat 15, Utrecht
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
VGW Housing has published the address, floor area and rent, but has not provided an energy label for this apartment. This means the energy performance of the home is not known from the listing.
Is €2,250 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €2,250 per month, this apartment rents for more than the neighbourhood average of €2,089 and slightly above the median of €2,200. The floor area of 130 m² is 34% larger than the average rental in Hooch Boulandt, which is 97 m². Given the extra space, the rent appears in line with what similar large apartments command in this part of Utrecht.
How does the floor area compare to other rentals in the area?
This apartment measures 130 m², which is 34% larger than the average rental property in Hooch Boulandt at 97 m². That makes it a notably spacious option in a neighbourhood where most rentals are considerably smaller. The extra square metres are reflected in the rent, which sits above the local average.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Hooch Boulandt is described by one resident as a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood. The streets between the Singel and the railway are peaceful, with few amenities, but shops are within easy walking distance. The resident notes there is little sense of community due to the lack of cafés, and that walking home from the station at night can feel uncomfortable in places.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 380 metres, which is just around the corner. A Jumbo is at 466 metres and a PLUS at 529 metres, so daily grocery shopping is easily done on foot. Several other options, including Coop and SPAR, are within 700 metres.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is Agatha Snellenschool at 491 metres, about a five-minute walk. odbs Puntenburg is at 522 metres and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter at 653 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.2 kilometres away.
How close is the train station?
Utrecht Central Station is 1.0 kilometre from this apartment, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes the home well placed for commuting by train, with the station easily reachable on foot without needing to rely on other transport.
