Dichterswijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Vondellaan is a modest home in a neighbourhood that has seen a lot of change. At €350,000, it is the cheapest of the 21 homes currently for sale in Dichterswijk, with a price 43% below the neighbourhood average of €616,429. That makes it a keen entry point into the market for apartments in Utrecht.
Dichterswijk is a dense, urban area with a mix of old and new buildings. 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.' Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores a 7.13 out of 10. The area is home to many young adults and singles, with a high proportion of one-person households. For more context, see the Dichterswijk neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, just 82 metres away. A couple of streets further, you'll find Coop and PLUS within a five-minute walk. For primary schools, KBS Gertrudis is just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a five-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with Utrecht Central Station a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of amenities; learn more about the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Atria Makelaardij. The listing is available on Funda and other platforms.
Details of this home
Vondellaan 23, 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 Vondellaan 23, Utrecht
At €350,000, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Dichterswijk. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €616,429, so this apartment is priced 43% below that. However, the floor area of 47 m² is also 51% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 96 m². Given the compact size, the price per square metre works out at €7,447, which is above the neighbourhood average of €6,544 per m². So while the absolute price is low, you are paying a premium for the small footprint.
Dichterswijk is a very urban area with a high address density of 4,309 per km². The population is young, with many residents aged 25 to 45. One resident describes it as a neighbourhood that has been renovated and looks better than before, but notes that some problems remain behind the scenes. The area has a mix of old and new buildings, with 42% of homes built before 1945 and 16% after 2010.
Utrecht Central Station is 1.3 km from the apartment, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or travelling to other cities.
The apartment has an energy label C. This is a reasonable rating, meaning the home is moderately energy-efficient. You can expect some heating costs, but it is not the most inefficient label. In the neighbourhood, 39% of homes have label A and 28% have label A+ or better, so this home is slightly below the local average in terms of efficiency.
Homes in Dichterswijk sell relatively quickly, with an average time on the market of 21 days for sold properties. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you are interested, you may need to act promptly. However, this particular apartment has been on the market for an unspecified time.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. KBS Gertrudis is 303 metres away, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 396 metres, and De Wereldwijzer is 746 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.6 km away. The area also has a child daycare centre 0.4 km from the home.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within a short walk. Albert Heijn is just 82 metres away, making it very convenient for daily shopping. Coop and PLUS are both around 400 metres, and Jumbo is 636 metres away. You will have plenty of options for groceries.
In the most recent data, there were 247 total crimes recorded in the neighbourhood. This is a relatively high number for an area of this size, but it reflects the dense urban environment. The resident review also mentions that some problems persist behind the scenes.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dichterswijk

