Europaplein, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Utrechtstraat sits in the Europaplein neighbourhood of Alphen aan den Rijn, a part of town with a calm, established feel. The home is part of the social housing stock, so the rent is set at a level that keeps it accessible. At €751 a month, the price is in line with the market for this area, and it's worth comparing with other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn to see how it stacks up.
The Europaplein neighbourhood is a mix of green spaces and practical amenities, with a park just a short stroll away. One resident, who has lived here for 13 years, gives it an 8 out of 10, noting: "Decent neighbourhood with lots of green and shops nearby." They add that while residents have become "a bit less civilised" over time, it remains safe, with little police presence and a higher average age. Based on this single review, the area seems to offer a quiet, secure base.
For everyday errands, the Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away, so picking up groceries is easy. The nearest primary school, De Wereldwijzer, is a five-minute walk, and there's also a secondary school, Scala College, within walking distance. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, which helps for commuting. All of this sits within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, where the surrounding area offers further amenities.
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Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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.
About Utrechtstraat 120, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
The rent of €751 is below the average of €870 for rentals in the Europaplein neighbourhood, based on current listings. With 68 m² of living space, this works out to about €11 per m², which is reasonable for the area. The home is part of the social housing stock, so the rent is set to be affordable.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A B label indicates a relatively efficient home, so you can expect moderate energy costs. It's a good sign for keeping monthly bills manageable, though actual costs depend on your usage.
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, just 140 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. An Aldi is 247 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is 620 metres away. For a wider choice, there are 17 supermarkets within 5 km, including an Albert Heijn about 1 km away.
There are several schools within walking distance. The nearest primary school is De Wereldwijzer at 444 metres, and PCB de Fontein is 477 metres away. For secondary education, Scala College is 387 metres away. In total, 47 schools are within 5 km, covering both primary and secondary levels.
The Europaplein neighbourhood has a calm, safe feel according to one resident, who notes little police presence and a higher average age. The review score is 8 out of 10, with the resident mentioning that residents have become 'a bit less civilised' over time, but it remains safe. The area has a mix of ages, with 26% aged 65 or older.
The train station is 0.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to nearby cities.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Since I've lived here, about 13 years, the residents have become a bit less civilised. But it's safe, little police or anything in the streets, higher average age.
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| Sale price | €797,500 | €560,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,093 | – |
| Rent price | €870 p/m | €870 p/m |
How residents experience their district
Since I've lived here, about 13 years, the residents have become a bit less civilised. But it's safe, little police or anything in the streets, higher average age.
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Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant neighbourhood with few loitering youths, most people clean up their mess and the gardens are nicely maintained, as is the municipal greenery. The accessibility is especially great, you are within walking distance of the polder, the village and public transport.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is getting worse, many families have been moving here lately who cause quite a lot of noise nuisance and are shouting all day long. In addition, most of them make little effort to keep their surroundings/front garden tidy or attractive. There are many schools in the area, so plenty of choice there. Shops are also nearby, and there is enough play space for children in the neighbourhood. Church and Zanen are becoming increasingly difficult to get to because more and more is being built and there is only one access road to enter Alphen over the railway, which also often causes a lot of traffic jams.
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| Sale price | €670,417 | €565,833 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,961 | – |
| Rent price | €1,371 p/m | €1,339 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
De Bomenbuurt is located near the beautiful Bos Park with tennis courts and a nice petting zoo. There are many fun things in the neighbourhood, such as Avifauna, Winkelplein Baronie, a small harbour, and even DIY stores. De Bomenbuurt is very centrally located in Alphen aan den Rijn. So everything is quite close or within 10 minutes by bike. Nice area with many schools and shops and of course trees! There is a special neighbourhood, we call it the 'Molukker wijk', where mainly Moluccan people or Indo people live. A very pleasant and warm community.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about.
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area, few shops or nightlife options, for that you have to go to Alphen or big cities like Leiden or The Hague, and public transport regularly has problems.
Auto-translated to English by AII find the experience of the neighbourhood pleasant. I love multiculturalism and that's what it is here. You can find all sorts of things here. We have Islamic butchers and people mix well here in the neighbourhood. We've just had the renovation of shopping centre De Ridderhof and it looks tidy again. Nearby we also have a huge recreational area with a massive ditch, where you can rip, waterski, or take a forest walk. All in all, a nice neighbourhood. Nothing has ever happened to us here or have I felt unsafe, no, that's not an issue. Education is anyway poor if you have a child with multiple diagnoses who never gets help..
Auto-translated to English by AIFine neighbourhood with a nice park next to it. The apartments could do with renewal. And there are crimes and nuisance here every day. Accessibility is fine because there is a station 5 minutes from me. In terms of shops and facilities, there aren't many, there are 3 shops here. The houses are old.
Auto-translated to English by AISince I've lived here, about 13 years, the residents have become a bit less civilised. But it's safe, little police or anything in the streets, higher average age.
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbourhood with all ages, (I have said this about the community) many are in my opinion on their own, resulting in little interaction and cosiness in the neighbourhood. I think that if more activities were offered, there could be more interaction. For younger children there are several nice playgrounds, but for older ones there is actually nothing at all. Plenty of amenities, from train, school, supermarket, snack bar, hairdresser, dentist, sports hall all top in the neighbourhood. In the past, I felt there were more burglaries and car fires than now, which makes me feel that the neighbourhood has become safer.
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| Sale price | €530,922 | €461,007 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,259 | – |
| Rent price | €1,503 p/m | €1,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
Utrechtstraat 120, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
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