Elinkwijk en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1926 apartment on St.-Willibrordusstraat in Utrecht's Elinkwijk neighbourhood has a lived-in feel from the moment you step inside. The listing does not state an energy label, so the home's efficiency is unknown. At €365,000, the asking price is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €477,718, which makes it a keen option for a first-time buyer or investor. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €6,237, and this home's 55 m² is 36% smaller than the typical 86 m². Compare with other apartments in Utrecht.
The neighbourhood Elinkwijk en omgeving is a densely populated urban area with a mix of pre-war housing and modern flats. Over half the homes are single-family, and 58% are owner-occupied. The population skews young, with many 25- to 45-year-olds and a high proportion of single-person households. The area has a lively, city-centre feel, with a high density of addresses and plenty of amenities within walking distance. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its convenient location near the city centre and the Vecht river.
For your morning bread and groceries, Boni is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Primary schools are close: KBS Ludger is on your doorstep, and Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is a couple of streets away. The municipality Utrecht offers excellent city-wide amenities, including parks, restaurants, and a train station a ten-minute walk from home.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaardij Van Bruggen.
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The asking price is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €477,718, which makes it look keen. However, the home is 55 m², which is smaller than the typical 86 m² in the area. The price per m² works out at about €6,636, slightly above the neighbourhood average of €6,237. So you're paying a bit more per square metre for a compact unit.
Elinkwijk is a dense, urban area with a young population and many singles. It's a mix of pre-war and modern homes, with over half being single-family houses. The area scores very high on urbanity, meaning shops, restaurants and public transport are all within easy reach. It's a lively, convenient place to live.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle ride. That gives you direct connections to Utrecht Centraal and beyond.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. KBS Ludger is just 98 metres away, Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is 228 metres, and Prinses Margrietschool is 372 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.9 km away.
Makelaardij Van Bruggen has published only the street and price on their site.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €474,537 | €425,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,244 | – |
| Rent price | €2,250 p/m | €2,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I'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 AIJust nice and stuff
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful! But there is still room for improvement (and that will happen in 2025/2026). The municipality could pay a bit more attention to litter. Although it's also just busy because of the many tourists and students due to the location. In terms of layout, it's nice, good and friendly neighbours! Good social control. No matter when you go out on the street, it always feels safe. There are a few (primary) schools in the neighbourhood and many shops for your daily groceries. Vredenburg is a 10-minute walk, if you want something different. As for housing, I can't say much, houses sell quickly and there is always some rental supply, but just like in the rest of Utrecht, it's all quickly taken. It's an old neighbourhood, so not much can be built/created in terms of living space.
Auto-translated to English by AII always feel safe in this neighbourhood, perhaps because it's close to the police station. It's a 10-minute walk from the centre, which is great. No noise at night. I do really miss greenery in the area. I also notice that misplaced rubbish or litter is not cleaned up quickly; that could be improved.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is divided into 2 between the original residents and the new ones, this is clearly noticeable with houses being pelted with eggs and fireworks and the police do nothing.
Auto-translated to English by AIPoorly maintained public spaces
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice neighbourhood. Even though it's so close to the centre, I experience little nuisance. Supermarkets within walking distance, well accessible by public transport and quiet but not boring. Close to the police station so they often drive by but in principle nothing ever happens here. There is no greenery here, I miss that, a small park or something would be nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €484,095 | €453,277 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,237 | – |
| Rent price | €2,028 p/m | €1,944 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €642,366 | €540,659 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,346 | – |
| Rent price | €1,927 p/m | €1,907 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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