Transwijk-Noord, Utrecht
This third-floor apartment on Van Bijnkershoeklaan sits right by a park and a quiet road, in the middle of a residential area. The home was built in 1962 and has an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. With a price of €335,000, the asking price is 24% below the average asking price of €440,140 for apartments in Utrecht, so it is on the sharp side.
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 68 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 70 m². The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. You have a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €434.
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.26 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!" Another mentions: "It's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away... There is greenery everywhere and there is a park nearby where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the evening." The neighbourhood has 4,715 inhabitants, and a large share of them are young adults. For more details, see the Transwijk-Noord neighbourhood.
For your daily groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Anne Frank, is on your doorstep, and there are several secondary schools within a short walk. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland and Apotheek Kanaleneiland are both just around the corner. The tram stop Winkelc. Kanaleneiland, with lines 7, 20 and 21, is a couple of streets away, and Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All this is part of the municipality of Utrecht.
The WOZ value for 2025 is €364,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €231,000 to €364,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is 33 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Punt Makelaars Utrecht.
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Details of this home
The 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 Van Bijnkershoeklaan 231, Utrecht
The asking price of €335,000 is 8% below the WOZ value of €364,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 24% below the average asking price of €440,140 for apartments in the neighbourhood.
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor. The living area is 68 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 70 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor. The property is in full ownership.
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs. The home is also described as fully insulated. Note that only 18% of the homes for sale in the neighbourhood have an A+ label, so this is a relatively efficient home.
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €434. This fee is used for the maintenance of shared areas and the building.
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, but this is an area-level indication and not an inspection of the property. No specific foundation issues are stated.
The current flood risk is elevated, but the risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding, which is flooding from heavy rain, is indicated as medium. These are area-level indications from climate models, not a guarantee for this specific home.
The Jumbo supermarket is about 450 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 486 metres. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Anne Frank, is just 78 metres away. The GP practice and pharmacy are both around 330 metres from the home. The tram stop Winkelc. Kanaleneiland, with lines 7, 20 and 21, is about 300 metres away.
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.26 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Another mentions the greenery and the nearby park, but also notes that the streets can be dirty at times.
Yes, the tram stop Winkelc. Kanaleneiland is about 300 metres away, with tram and bus lines 7, 20 and 21. There are also bus stops on Koningin Wilhelminalaan and Van Bijnkershoeklaan within 350 metres. Utrecht Centraal station is about 1.5 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Going well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away, two smaller ones on either side of the large shopping centre, and then the city centre is 5-6 minutes away by tram. There is a secondary school (Unic), a public primary school (Anne Frank School) and an international primary school in the area. There is also a sports club nearby where children can join for tennis, hockey, football, gymnastics, baseball, etc. There are bus stops everywhere and a tram runs through the neighbourhood, making it easily accessible. There are plenty of playgrounds, although they could do with a bit of sprucing up. It's a fairly quiet neighbourhood and I've never really had any trouble with people. There is little to no unrest in the area and there is also a police station close by. The streets can be dirty now and then, but there are always people from the neighbourhood who voluntarily keep them clean themselves. Sometimes the rubbish can sit by the bins a bit too long. There is greenery everywhere and there is a park nearby where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the evening. The only thing missing is a clear sense of community in the neighbourhood, but they are trying to create more togetherness with the neighbourhood drinks that are held, the community centre and the regular meetings.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a neighbourhood with plenty of facilities; there's a primary school and 2 secondary schools nearby, a shopping centre, a park, a gym. It's also easily accessible and close to the city. There's a tram, at least 3 or 4 different buses. Surrounded by greenery. Trees and plants are planted everywhere, and they are maintained by some residents. Benches to sit on. Actually a nice neighbourhood all around. Only more could be done about community togetherness. You don't really know your neighbours and there are hardly any meetings or such. Additionally, it could be a bit cleaner in the neighbourhood. Sometimes it can also be quite noisy with the youngsters walking through the neighbourhood but not doing much else. Overall, quite a pleasant neighbourhood.
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| Sale price | €440,140 | €350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,112 | – |
| Rent price | €1,638 p/m | €1,730 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
The houses are going to the immigrant community and status holders AZC. Neighbourhood is getting dirtier, stinks, neighbourhood no longer has neighbour contacts, everyone just does their own thing.
Auto-translated to English by AIGoing well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive
Auto-translated to English by AIDon't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore
Auto-translated to English by AISuch a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg.
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the moment the neighbourhood is not very safe. Drugs are traded on the car park, laughing gas is also used, cartridges lie on the car park. Then the rubbish bins... are emptied poorly, everyone dumps bulky waste next to them... So yes, the neighbourhood is going downhill fast! Enforcement is hard to find, as is the police.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away, two smaller ones on either side of the large shopping centre, and then the city centre is 5-6 minutes away by tram. There is a secondary school (Unic), a public primary school (Anne Frank School) and an international primary school in the area. There is also a sports club nearby where children can join for tennis, hockey, football, gymnastics, baseball, etc. There are bus stops everywhere and a tram runs through the neighbourhood, making it easily accessible. There are plenty of playgrounds, although they could do with a bit of sprucing up. It's a fairly quiet neighbourhood and I've never really had any trouble with people. There is little to no unrest in the area and there is also a police station close by. The streets can be dirty now and then, but there are always people from the neighbourhood who voluntarily keep them clean themselves. Sometimes the rubbish can sit by the bins a bit too long. There is greenery everywhere and there is a park nearby where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the evening. The only thing missing is a clear sense of community in the neighbourhood, but they are trying to create more togetherness with the neighbourhood drinks that are held, the community centre and the regular meetings.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood. As would making it car-free and banning mopeds.
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| Sale price | €536,676 | €461,081 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,712 | – |
| Rent price | €1,821 p/m | €1,792 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 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 | €591,939 | €537,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,532 | – |
| Rent price | €1,929 p/m | €1,904 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Van Bijnkershoeklaan 231, Utrecht
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