Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a rental home on Gansstraat in Utrecht. The listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,052 per month, the rent is 51% below the neighbourhood average of €2,138, which is a keen price compared to other rental homes in Utrecht.
The Watervogelbuurt is a densely urban area with over 5,000 addresses per square kilometre. It's a mix of ages: many young adults (45% are 25-45) and a high proportion of single-person households (945 out of 1,475 households). One resident says: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." Another resident, who moved here 15 years ago, notes: "Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.76 out of 10. For more, see the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt.
For daily shopping, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Coop and Albert Heijn also a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk, and KBS Stepping Stones is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The area is well connected: a train station is a five-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable. The municipality Utrecht offers a vibrant urban environment with parks and restaurants nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen. The agent has not published full property details, so the information here focuses on the street and neighbourhood.
Details of this home
Gansstraat, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved to this neighbourhood 15 years ago with two children aged 12 and 10 respectively. I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card and saying hello to each other. I was busy with the kids, work, studies, etc. At the time, I didn't have much need for it either, and everyone did their own thing. Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking. Primary schools close by and I feel safe. The house itself is fine, but could be better insulated and have a toilet upstairs. The neighbourhood could do more for each other by doing things together and each according to their abilities. Being able to help each other if needed, keeping an eye out. The lower part of the housing is much older, and above the lower houses there is an apartment. Here mainly live single people or families with young children. I would like to get to know each other and the question is: how do I do it?
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Data from Watervogelbuurt
68 within 5 km
129 within 5 km
About Gansstraat, Utrecht
At €1,052 per month, this home is priced 51% below the neighbourhood average of €2,138. However, without knowing the floor area or property type, it's hard to compare directly. The cheapest other rental in the area is also €1,052, while the most expensive is €2,595. So it's at the very bottom of the market.
The Watervogelbuurt is a very urban neighbourhood with a young population and many singles. Residents appreciate the proximity to shops, restaurants, and public transport, as well as the nearby park and river. However, some mention issues with cleanliness and parking. Social cohesion is mixed: one resident noted little interaction with neighbours.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 176 metres, just around the corner. Coop is 282 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 343 metres. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Primary schools include Agatha Snellenschool (267 m) and KBS Stepping Stones (721 m). For secondary education, Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium (575 m) and Kromme Rijn College (627 m) are within walking distance.
The train station is 0.4 km away, about a five-minute walk. This makes commuting easy, though specific destinations are not listed.
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt
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