Dichterswijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Veilinghavenkade sits in a neighbourhood that has seen a lot of new development. With 120 m² of living space, it is a roomy home in an area where the average apartment is 96 m². The asking price of €769,000 is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €616,429, which reflects the larger size and the energy label A. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
Dichterswijk has undergone significant change. One resident, TopBoy28, says: "This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before." This single review gives a mixed picture of renewal alongside persistent issues. The area is densely populated, with many young adults and a high proportion of single-person households. The neighbourhood Dichterswijk is classified as very strongly urban.
For daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Schools are also close by: Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a couple of streets away, and secondary school Descart is within walking distance. The neighbourhood has a high density of amenities, with a restaurant and a park both on your doorstep. The municipality Utrecht offers a wide range of facilities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Lauteslager Makelaars and is also available through other channels.
Details of this home
Veilinghavenkade 109, Utrecht
Good · 1 resident
This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before. In the meantime, schools have been renovated for the little children.
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About Veilinghavenkade 109, Utrecht
The asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €616,429, but the apartment is also 25% larger than the average (120 m² vs 96 m²). The energy label A is efficient. Homes in Dichterswijk sell quickly, typically within 21 days, which suggests demand is strong. Whether the price is fair depends on how you value the extra space and the location.
Dichterswijk is a very densely populated area with many young adults and single-person households. It has undergone renovation in recent years, with new buildings replacing older ones. One resident notes that while the area looks better, some social problems remain. The neighbourhood has good access to shops, schools, and public transport.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The closest supermarket is PLUS at 321 metres, just a few minutes' walk. Other options include AH to go, SPAR, and two Albert Heijn stores, all within about 700,900 metres.
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 356 metres away, and secondary school Descart is 697 metres away. Other primary schools like odbs Puntenburg and Basisschool Anne Frank are also nearby.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 39% of homes have label A and 28% have label A+ or better, so this home is in line with the local standard.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dichterswijk
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