Homes for sale in Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving, Utrecht

House prices and market figures for Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving, Utrecht

The owner-occupied market in Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving is active and pricey. Of the more than 2,660 homes in the neighbourhood, 51% are owner-occupied, with the rest rented out by housing associations or private landlords. The average WOZ value is €433,000, which is slightly below the district average for West (€451,000) and the municipal average for Utrecht (€458,000). That difference is modest, but it does indicate that you can get relatively more for your money here than in some other parts of the city.

In the past twelve months, 31 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €544,129. The range runs from €235,000 to €1,125,000, showing that both compact apartments and larger homes come onto the market. With an average living area of 91 m², that works out at around €5,980 per square metre. That is steep, but fits with the central location in Utrecht. The supply consists largely of apartments and smaller single-family homes, often from the early twentieth-century construction period that is characteristic of this part of Lombok. View the current supply and most recent asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving, Utrecht

Anyone wanting to live in Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving will end up in one of the liveliest and most mixed corners of Utrecht-West. The neighbourhood is part of Lombok, a district that has changed significantly in recent years. The Th. a. Kempisplantsoen itself is a green square that serves as a quiet spot in an otherwise densely built-up area. The streets around it, such as Kanaalstraat and Damstraat, have a distinctly urban feel with small shops, eateries and a diverse population.

The Kanaalstraat has been spruced up and made more accessible in recent years. Resident JP writes positively about this: "I am also very pleased with the renovation of the Kanaalstraat, it is now more accessible and nicer to walk through." At the same time, JP is honest about a downside: around the Albert Heijn in the neighbourhood, she has occasionally experienced unwanted comments. That kind of honesty is valuable if you are considering moving here. Resident Ilias gives the neighbourhood an 8.2 and describes it as follows: "People are respectful, it's a nice place to live." That combination of urban vibrancy and a respectful atmosphere characterises the neighbourhood well.

In terms of amenities, you are excellently placed here. The Albert Heijn on Kanaalstraat is within walking distance, and for more extensive shopping, Leidsche Rijn Centrum or Utrecht city centre are quickly accessible. There are several primary schools in the area, and the accessibility score of 8.7 from resident reviews is not for nothing. Utrecht Central Station can be reached by bike in about ten minutes. By bus, you can quickly get to the centre or other parts of the city via several lines. For motorists, the connection to the A2 and A12 via Leidseweg is well organised.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Lombok-Oost, the atmosphere here is slightly quieter and greener thanks to the square, while Oog in Al has a more family-friendly character with more single-family homes along the water. Leidseweg en omgeving borders directly on this neighbourhood and has a similar urban profile. Read more about the character of the neighbourhood, including all resident reviews and subscores, on the page for Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving.

Who is a home for sale in Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving interesting for?

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young people: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and more than a third of households consist of a single person. This makes it an attractive place for starters and young dual-income couples who want to live in an urban setting without being far from the centre. The percentage of highly educated people is 64%, which also makes the neighbourhood interesting for knowledge sector workers.

To be honest: buying an apartment in Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving, with an average price of over €544,000, is not a cheap affair. Starters without existing equity or a substantial savings buffer will struggle. Overbidding is common in this segment. If you need more financial room to explore, you can also look at rental homes in Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving as an intermediate step.

What residents say about Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving

The neighbourhood scores an 8.2 out of 10 based on resident reviews. The highest subscore is for safety (9.3), followed by accessibility (8.7) and education (8.5). The lowest score is for housing (7.5), which ties in with the tight and pricey owner-occupied market. Resident Ilias sums it up succinctly: "People are respectful, it's a nice place to live." All reviews and subscores per category can be found on the neighbourhood page for Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving.

Compare homes for sale in and around Nieuw Engeland Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving

Buurtje.nl brings together supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you won't find directly alongside the housing supply anywhere else. This allows you to compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Also view the supply in the wider district via homes for sale in West, or explore homes for sale in Utrecht as a whole. Other neighbourhoods nearby that are worth comparing: Halve Maan-Zuid, Welgelegen Den Hommel and Noordwest. For municipal information on living and permits, you can visit the website of the municipality of Utrecht.