Van Brakelstraat 11
Zeeheldenbuurt Hengeveldstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA classic Utrecht apartment with a garden
This 1922 apartment on Van Brakelstraat 11 sits 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 currently on the market.
Inside the home
This apartment spans two floors and includes five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 113 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 120 m². The home has a front garden of 16 m² and a back garden of 65 m² facing southeast, plus a balcony. It is located on the first living floor and comes with full ownership. The agent notes roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The property is described as being on a quiet road.
Life in the Zeeheldenbuurt
Residents across the district give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "A very nice place to grow up. 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 describes it as a "Village in the City": "When 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." A third review is far more critical, mentioning poorly maintained streets, student nuisance and social inequality. The neighbourhood counts 3,320 residents, and 65% of households are single-person households. For more context, see the Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Wissel is on your doorstep, and Basisschool de Beiaard is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijken Biltstraat, Praktijk Barels and Service Apotheek Koert Biltstraat are both a ten-minute walk. Bus stops Utrecht, Van Everdingenlaan and Utrecht, Hengeveldstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 5 and 30. Utrecht Overvecht station is a ten-minute walk away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates the road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, though the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Wijnen Makelaardij.
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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 average sold price in the area is €657,010, and homes sell in about 39 days on average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans two floors and has five rooms in total: four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 113 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 120 m². There is a front garden of 16 m² and a back garden of 65 m² facing southeast, plus a balcony. The home is on the first living floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and heating runs on a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. These features may help keep energy use in check.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the district give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the proximity to Griftpark and neighbourhood parties, while another describes it as a village in the city with greenery and children playing in the street. A third review is critical, mentioning poorly maintained streets, student nuisance and social inequality.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public risk data indicates road traffic noise at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building dates from 1922, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. 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 supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 718 metres, with another Albert Heijn at 757 metres and a Jumbo at 759 metres. A fourth Albert Heijn is at 975 metres. In total there are 66 supermarkets within five kilometres, so grocery shopping is well covered in this part of Utrecht.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool De Wissel is the nearest primary school at 219 metres, followed by Basisschool de Beiaard at 460 metres and Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen at 520 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.8 kilometres away. There are 120 schools within five kilometres of the address.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Van Everdingenlaan at 305 metres, served by lines 5 and 30. Utrecht, Hengeveldstraat is at 393 metres with the same lines, and Utrecht, Sartreweg at 439 metres with lines 30 and 77. Utrecht Overvecht train station is 1,375 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the garden like at this property?
The apartment has both a front garden of 16 m² and a back garden of 65 m² facing southeast. There is also a balcony. The garden orientation to the southeast means it catches afternoon and evening sun. The property is described as being on a quiet road.
