Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Van Sijpesteijnkade sits high above the city bustle, with an A+ energy label and a 2021 build year. At €1,686 per month, the rent is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €2,107, a keen price for a new-build in the centre. The home is one of many apartments in Utrecht.
This is Utrecht's busiest quarter, wrapped around the station and trade fair. One resident says: "In terms of amenities it's wonderful to live in the centre, but it's also very busy and not accessible by car. Public transport is excellent." They add that the apartment's height helps: "because the apartment is high up you hardly notice it!" The area is densely built, with mostly single-person households and a young population. For more context, see the Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: a SPAR is just around the corner, an AH to go is a couple of streets away, and a full Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, Kindercampus Molenpark and odbs Puntenburg are both a ten-minute walk, and Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is also within walking distance. The area falls under the municipality of Utrecht, which manages the city's amenities and green spaces.
At the time of writing the home is listed only.
Details of this home
Van Sijpesteijnkade 9J, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 1 resident
In terms of amenities it's wonderful to live in the centre, but it's also very busy and not accessible by car. Public transport is excellent. I never feel comfortable walking alone late at night because of all the homeless people and creepy individuals. There should be much more green space in the centre for my liking. It could be so much better. We do have a very nice green courtyard at the apartment complex.
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About Van Sijpesteijnkade 9J, Utrecht
Yes, it is keen. The average rent in the neighbourhood is €2,107, so this apartment is 20% below that. The median rent is €2,173, and the range runs from €1,180 to €2,972. Given the modern build and A+ label, the price is competitive.
The resident review notes that the area feels less safe late at night due to homeless people and 'creepy individuals'. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 3,223, which is high for a city centre. However, the apartment is high up, which the resident says helps.
The train station is 1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk or a short cycle. Public transport is described as excellent by a resident.
There are several within walking distance: a SPAR at 200 m, an AH to go at 250 m, an Albert Heijn at 268 m, another Albert Heijn at 433 m, and a Jumbo at 492 m. So daily groceries are very convenient.
The neighbourhood has very few families, only 80 households with children out of 1,205. The apartment itself is 69 m² with one room (according to market data), so it is more suited to a single person or couple.
The energy label is A+, which is very efficient. This means heating and electricity costs are likely to be low. The building was constructed in 2021, so it meets modern insulation standards.
There are 26 rental apartments currently available in the neighbourhood, with an average floor area of 87 m² and an average price of €2,107. This apartment is smaller and cheaper than average.
No, it is very busy. The resident says it is 'very busy and not accessible by car', but notes that the apartment being high up means you hardly notice the noise. The urbanity level is 1 (very strong), with an address density of 5,225 per km².
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs
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