Pelikaanstraat
Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
AreaA rental home on Pelikaanstraat
This listing on Pelikaanstraat in Utrecht is a rental home in the Watervogelbuurt, a lively part of the city's Oost district. This 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 €2,795 per month, the rent sits well above the neighbourhood average of €1,786, so it is on the high side for this area. For context, rental homes in Utrecht give a sense of what is available across the city.
The Watervogelbuurt
The Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood is a compact, densely built area with a strong urban feel, home to around 2,300 people. Most households are single people, and the age profile skews young, with nearly half of residents between 25 and 45. Based on two reviews, residents give the area a score of 6.76 out of 10. One resident says: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." Another describes "living in a beautiful area with little social cohesion", noting that shops, restaurants, bus and train connections are within walking distance, and that the Krommerijn river flows past, with a small park nearby for walks. The same resident mentions primary schools close by and feeling safe.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from this part of Utrecht. For groceries, the Coop is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Lidl a couple of streets away, and PLUS and Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Agatha Snellenschool and KBS Gertrudis are both primary options a short stroll from the street, while the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium offers secondary education nearby. The Kromme Rijn College, a special secondary school, is also close. The train station is just around the corner, and a park or public garden is on your doorstep. The municipality of Utrecht covers all of this, with the wider city offering plenty more.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Interhouse makelaars Utrecht. The agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Pelikaanstraat, Utrecht
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Interhouse makelaars Utrecht has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Is €2,795 a fair rent for this home?
The rent of €2,795 is above the average of €1,786 for rental homes in the Watervogelbuurt, where the median is also €1,786 and the highest listed rent is €2,495. Without a floor area or property type, it is not possible to compare the price per square metre, so the figure stands out as high for the neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Watervogelbuurt is a densely built, urban area with about 2,300 residents, mostly single-person households and a large share of people aged 25 to 45. Residents rate it 6.76 out of 10 based on two reviews, with one praising the nearby shops, restaurants and transport links, and another noting limited social cohesion.
How close is the train station?
The train station is 0.4 km from the street, which is roughly a five-minute walk. This makes commuting by rail straightforward from the Watervogelbuurt.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A park or public garden is 0.3 km away, and restaurants are also 0.3 km from the street. A large supermarket is 0.6 km away, a GP practice 0.7 km, and primary education 0.8 km. The nearest supermarket, a Coop, is 339 metres away.
