Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Steenweg sits right in Utrecht's bustling centre, where medieval streets hum with life. At 103 m², it's a generous size for a city-centre rental. The home dates from 1450 and has an energy label C, so expect characterful features but also higher heating costs. With a rent of €2,650, it's on the high side compared to other apartments in Utrecht, which average around €2,038.
The neighbourhood is the historic core, so it's lively and busy. One resident describes it as "a nice area to live in" but notes noise pollution and hygiene issues from restaurant waste. Another calls it a "street full of shops and cosiness" and enjoys the bustle. Based on two reviews, it's a mixed bag: central convenience versus the downsides of a touristy area. Most households are single-person (900 out of 1,725 residents), and the area is densely built with few families. For more context, see the Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is on your doorstep: a SPAR is just around the corner, and Boon's Markt and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, odbs Puntenburg primary school is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is about a ten-minute walk. Secondary pupils can reach St-Gregorius College within a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Utrecht, which manages local amenities and services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Covers Wonen Makelaars & Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Steenweg 42, Utrecht
Good · 2 residents
It's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution. Of course that's to be expected. However, the surroundings aren't very hygienic. In the courtyard where we live, there are many restaurants that dump their waste in the alleys. That's a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIStreet full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha
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About Steenweg 42, Utrecht
At €2,650, this apartment is about 30% above the neighbourhood average of €2,038 for rentals. However, it's also larger than average (103 m² vs 99 m²) and located in the historic centre. The price is on the high side, but reflects the location and size.
The energy label is C, which is average for a building of this age. You can expect moderate energy costs, but given the 1450 construction year, the home may have less insulation than modern builds. Heating bills will likely be noticeable but not extreme.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
A SPAR is just 95 metres away, perfect for quick groceries. Boon's Markt is 166 metres, Albert Heijn 256 metres, and Jumbo 262 metres. You have several options within a few minutes' walk.
Primary schools include odbs Puntenburg (397 m) and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof (493 m). For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is 579 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Yes, residents mention noise pollution as a downside of living in the centre. One review says "it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution." Another notes it's "sometimes noisy but that's not the residents' fault." If you value peace and quiet, this may not be ideal.
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