Van Brakelstraat 11
Zeeheldenbuurt Hengeveldstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA spacious apartment on a quiet street
This apartment on Van Brakelstraat 11 sits on a quiet road in the Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat en omgeving, a lively part of Utrecht's Noordoost district. The asking price of €785,000 is 21% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €999,313, which puts it on the low side for the area. The home is one of the [apartments in Utrecht]( /koopwoningen/utrecht/appartementen/ ) currently on the market.
The home itself
Built in 1922, this apartment spans two floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 113 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 120 m². The garden, at 65 m², faces southeast. The home has double glazing, floor insulation and roof insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is C.
Life in the Zeeheldenbuurt
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." Another resident, however, is critical: "Too expensive, dilapidated white neighbourhood... Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish." The neighbourhood has 3,320 inhabitants, and 65% of households are single-person. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 4,356 per km². For more on the area, see [the Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat en omgeving neighbourhood]( /buurt/zeeheldenbuurt-hengeveldstraat-en-omgeving-utrecht/ ).
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner, with several more supermarkets a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De Wissel is on your doorstep, and Basisschool de Beiaard is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijken Biltstraat, Praktijk Barels, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Koert Biltstraat is nearby. Bus stops Utrecht, Van Everdingenlaan and Utrecht, Hengeveldstraat, served by lines 5 and 30, are just around the corner. Utrecht Overvecht train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more, as described on [the municipality of Utrecht]( /gemeente/utrecht/ ). According to public address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970, and 2% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, though the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Wijnen Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Van Brakelstraat 11, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €785,000 is 21% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €999,313. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,716, while this home is listed at €6,947 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood has 16 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €125,000 to €1,995,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 113 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 120 m². There is a garden of 65 m² facing southeast. The home also has a volume of 395 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, floor insulation and roof insulation, which can help keep energy use in check. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property tax and is determined annually. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the home was built before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before that year. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated. However, the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 750 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is about 975 metres away. In total, there are 66 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Wissel is just 219 metres away, and Basisschool de Beiaard is 460 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen and pcbs De Regenboog. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.8 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Utrecht, Van Everdingenlaan and Utrecht, Hengeveldstraat, both about 300-400 metres away, served by bus lines 5 and 30. Utrecht Overvecht train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you good connections within the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." Another resident is critical, mentioning poor maintenance and student nuisance. The neighbourhood has 3,320 inhabitants, with a high proportion of single-person households.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value. As a result, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation. Other property details, such as the layout and energy label, are provided by the agent and are based on the listing information.
Statistics for Zeeheldenbuurt Hengeveldstraat en omgeving
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €999,313 | €972,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,716 | – |
| Rent price | €1,676 p/m | €1,950 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Experiences from Noordoost
How residents experience their district
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.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery. It's also car-free, which makes it nice and quiet on the street! Once there was a fight between a bunch of street youths, but I don't think they were from the neighbourhood. Because I hardly ever see people hanging around on the street, which I also like. My room is practically on the pavement and I never have any trouble with anyone. I also come from a village and was a bit afraid of the city's hustle and bustle, but it's not like that at all, so that's really great.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIArranges everything quickly, there are many people from your delivery time
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy, but there is also some nuisance from the Salvation Army hostel.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Noordoost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €645,882 | €597,418 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,814 | – |
| Rent price | €1,923 p/m | €1,967 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
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 AIStatistics for Utrecht
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €611,017 | €539,433 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,844 | – |
| Rent price | €1,917 p/m | €1,902 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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