Staalstraat 9
Wittevrouwen, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodStaalstraat 9, Utrecht, a spacious apartment in Wittevrouwen
This rental apartment on Staalstraat sits in the heart of Wittevrouwen, a neighbourhood that feels both historic and lived-in. With 115 m² of floor space and an energy label C, it offers generous proportions for a 1860 building. At €2,995 per month, the rent is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €2,068, a premium that reflects the size and location. For context, the average apartments in Utrecht in this price bracket tends to be smaller.
Wittevrouwen, a neighbourhood with strong opinions
Wittevrouwen is a dense, urban area with over 5,300 addresses per km². It's home to many students and young professionals, nearly 40% of residents are between 25 and 45. The single-person household rate is high, and only 25% of households have children. Based on one review, the neighbourhood gets a mixed reception: "Too expensive, dilapidated white neighbourhood," says one resident, adding that "social inequality is clearly visible here" and that "there is no cohesion." It's a candid snapshot of a place that has changed. For more context, see the neighbourhood Wittevrouwen page.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For fresh produce, Ekoplaza is also within a five-minute walk. Families have several primary schools nearby, including Koorschool Utrecht and Nieuwe Regentesseschool, both a short stroll away. Secondary schools like School aan de Singel are also within walking distance. The municipality Utrecht offers a wide range of amenities, from restaurants to parks.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed only via B & S Rental Service B.V.
Features
Details of this home
Location
Staalstraat 9, Utrecht
Experiences from the neighbourhood
Mediocre · 1 resident
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
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Data from Wittevrouwen
Housing market
Data from Wittevrouwen
Supermarkets
65 within 5 km
Schools
126 within 5 km
Frequently asked questions
About Staalstraat 9, Utrecht
Is €2,995 a fair price for this apartment?
The rent is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €2,068, but the apartment is also larger than many rentals in Wittevrouwen. The average rent per m² in the area is €23.27, so at €26 per m² this home is slightly above that. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the historic character of the building.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Wittevrouwen is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a large student population and many single-person households. One resident describes it as a place with little social cohesion, where streets are poorly maintained and there is noise from students. However, it is also close to the city centre and has good access to shops and schools.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Koorschool Utrecht (294 m) and Nieuwe Regentesseschool (337 m). For secondary education, School aan de Singel is just 157 m away. The area has a total of 126 schools within 5 km.
What supermarkets are close by?
Jumbo is just 161 m away, and Albert Heijn is 215 m. There is also an Ekoplaza at 482 m. For daily groceries, you have several options within a five-minute walk.
Is the apartment energy efficient?
The apartment has an energy label C, which is average for a building from 1860. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it is not as efficient as a modern home.
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