Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 158 m² apartment on Vredenburgplein sits right in the thick of things. The energy label A means it's efficient, and the 2017 build gives it a modern feel. At €2,892 per month, the rent is 29% above the neighbourhood average of €2,239, but then you're getting 80% more space than the typical 88 m² in the area. That puts the price in line with what you'd expect for a home this size. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely, so this one sits at the upper end.
This is Utrecht's busiest quarter, the station, shopping centres and offices dominate. One resident sums it up: "Busy but because the apartment is high up you hardly notice it!" They appreciate the amenities and public transport, but note it's "not accessible by car" and that they "never feel comfortable walking alone late at night because of all the homeless people and creepy individuals." The same resident wishes for more green space, though they mention a "very nice green courtyard at the apartment complex." Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores 6.75 out of 10. The neighbourhood Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs is extremely urban, with over 5,200 addresses per km², and most households are single-person (725 out of 1,225).
For daily shopping, you've got an AH to go just around the corner, a Jumbo a couple of streets away, and a full Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: odbs Puntenburg, Montessori Kind Centrum LEF, and KBS De Pijlstaart. For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Utrecht offers all the cultural and leisure options you'd expect from a city centre.
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Vredenburgplein 5, 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 Vredenburgplein 5, Utrecht
The rent is 29% above the neighbourhood average of €2,239, but the apartment is 80% larger than the typical 88 m² in the area. At €18.30 per m², it's below the neighbourhood average of €26.72 per m², so you're getting more space for a lower per-square-metre rate. That makes the price reasonable for what's on offer.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The apartment was built in 2017, so it meets modern insulation standards.
One resident mentions feeling uncomfortable walking alone late at night due to homeless people and 'creepy individuals.' The total number of crimes in the area is 3,223, which is high, but that's typical for a very urban centre. The apartment being high up may offer a sense of security.
The listing does not mention parking. The neighbourhood is described as 'not accessible by car' by a resident, and the area is extremely dense, so parking is likely limited. Utrecht city centre has paid parking and garages nearby.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The resident notes that public transport is excellent, which makes sense given the proximity to Utrecht Centraal station and multiple bus and tram lines.
The resident wishes for more green space in the centre, but mentions a 'very nice green courtyard at the apartment complex.' The nearest park or public garden is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
There are currently 29 rental properties available in the area, with an average rent of €2,239 and a median of €2,320. Prices range from €1,146 to €3,975. The average time to rent is 40 days, suggesting a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs
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