Elinkwijk en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on St.-Willibrordusstraat sits in a quiet corner of Utrecht, where the streets are lined with pre-war architecture and the atmosphere is calm yet connected. At 45 m² it is compact, but the layout makes efficient use of space. The price of €335,000 is 30% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €477,718, which makes it a keen entry point into this part of the city, especially compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
Elinkwijk en omgeving is a neighbourhood built almost entirely before 1945, with a mix of terraced houses and low-rise flats. It is densely populated, over 4,300 residents, and the streets have a lived-in feel. Many households are singles or couples without children, and the area is popular among younger residents. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a high urbanity level (address density of 3,391 per km²) and a strong sense of local life. For more context, see the Elinkwijk en omgeving neighbourhood.
For your morning bread run, 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 just around the corner. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a couple of streets away, and a GP is also just around the corner. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes commuting straightforward. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Bas Makelaars.
Details of this home
St.-Willibrordusstraat 5, Utrecht
Data from Elinkwijk en omgeving
Data from Elinkwijk en omgeving
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About St.-Willibrordusstraat 5, Utrecht
The asking price of €335,000 is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €477,718. However, the floor area of 45 m² is 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 86 m². So the price reflects the compact size. Compared to other apartments in Utrecht, it is on the lower end, but you are paying for a smaller footprint in a desirable pre-war street.
The energy label is E. This is common for pre-war buildings in the neighbourhood, over 53% of homes here have a label D or lower. An E label means heating costs will be higher than in a modern home, and the property is not as well insulated. You can expect higher energy bills, but the exact amount depends on usage.
For daily shopping, Boni is just 238 m away and Albert Heijn is 535 m away, so groceries are within a short walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a kilometre. The area has a high density of shops and services, typical of a very strong urban centre.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. KBS Ludger is just 91 m from the apartment, Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is 222 m, and Prinses Margrietschool is 372 m. Secondary schools are a bit further at 1.9 km. The neighbourhood has a good provision of primary education.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Utrecht Centraal or other cities.
The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (1,470 out of 2,600 households) and a large share of residents aged 25 to 45 (2,070 out of 4,365). It is popular among young professionals and couples without children. The housing stock is mostly pre-war, and 58% of homes are owner-occupied.
There are currently 31 homes for sale in Elinkwijk en omgeving, with an average asking price of €477,718 and a median of €435,000. The average floor area is 86 m². This apartment is smaller and cheaper than most, so it stands out in the market.
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