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Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Vrouwe Justitiaplein 22 sits in a surprisingly peaceful pocket of Utrecht's bustling city centre. With 115 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The energy label A+ is excellent, especially since only 19% of homes for sale in the area achieve that rating. At €795,000, this is the most expensive of the 16 homes currently on the market in Hooch Boulandt, and the price is 42% above the neighbourhood average of €558,438, so it is on the high side. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely, but this one stands out for its size and efficiency.
Hooch Boulandt is a small neighbourhood tucked between the Singel and the railway line. One resident describes it as "a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood", noting that the streets behind the Singel are very peaceful. The area has few amenities, but all necessary shops are within easy walking distance. The neighbourhood is densely populated, with 2,090 residents and a very high address density of 5,333 per km². Most households are single-person (895 out of 1,420), and the average household size is just 1.5. The neighbourhood Hooch Boulandt is a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 25-45 (925) and 65+ (340).
For your daily bread and groceries, the nearest SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: odbs Puntenburg is just around the corner, and Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk. The municipality Utrecht offers excellent amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away and a park or public garden just around the corner. The area is very urban, so everything you need is close by.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Lauteslager Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Vrouwe Justitiaplein 22, Utrecht
Good · 1 resident
I live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it (between the Singel and the railway) are actually very quiet and peaceful. This is also because there are few amenities in this part. However, you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot. Due to the few cafés in these streets, there is little sense of community. The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night. Especially the stretch from the central station to home passes dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening. Living on the Singel, apart from the traffic, is very nice because you can (run) along the Singel in the greenery straight away. Hygiene is fine. The bins are not often too full.
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About Vrouwe Justitiaplein 22, Utrecht
The asking price is 42% above the average asking price in Hooch Boulandt (€558,438) and is the highest of the 16 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. However, this apartment is also 35% larger than the average (115 m² vs 85 m²) and has an excellent A+ energy label. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value extra space and efficiency.
An A+ label means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity bills compared to older homes. In Hooch Boulandt, only 19% of homes for sale have A+, so this is a standout feature. The exact costs depend on usage, but the label indicates the home is well-insulated and likely has efficient systems.
One resident mentions that the quiet streets behind the Singel can feel scary at night, especially the route from the central station passing dark parks and empty offices. However, the same resident notes that hygiene is fine and bins are not often too full. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 137, but no further breakdown is available.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or travelling to other cities.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. The closest is a SPAR at 493 metres, followed by two Albert Heijn stores at 533 and 557 metres, and a PLUS at 583 metres. There is also an AH to go at 615 metres, handy for quick purchases.
There are several primary schools nearby. The closest is odbs Puntenburg at 303 metres, then Agatha Snellenschool at 673 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter at 714 metres. Secondary schools are a bit further, at 1.2 km on average.
Based on one resident review, the sense of community is limited because there are few cafés in the streets. The resident notes that the quiet streets behind the Singel are peaceful but lack social hubs. However, the area is very central, so you can easily reach lively parts of Utrecht.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hooch Boulandt
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