Van Humboldtstraat
Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA rental home on Van Humboldtstraat
This rental home on Van Humboldtstraat in Utrecht is listed at €1,400 per month. 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. The price is above the average for rental homes in Utrecht, where the average rent is €960 per month.
The Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood
The Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood is a lively part of Utrecht with a mix of residents. The area is home to many singles, with 63% of households being one-person households. There are also families with children, making up 16% of households. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, with a high density of addresses. Based on the available data, there are no resident reviews to share, but the neighbourhood is known for its central location and vibrant atmosphere.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, you have several supermarkets within walking distance. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is a five-minute walk, and Koorschool Utrecht is also nearby. Secondary education is available at School aan de Singel, about 485 metres away. The area is well-served for everyday needs, with a GP practice and a large supermarket both within a five-minute walk.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via VGW Housing.
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About Van Humboldtstraat, Utrecht
Is €1,400 a fair price for this rental home?
The asking rent is €1,400 per month. In the Vogelenbuurt, the average rent for available homes is €960 per month, so this price is significantly higher. However, the listing does not state the floor area or property type, so it is not possible to compare the price per square metre or against similar homes. The price reflects what the landlord is asking, but without more details, it is hard to judge its value.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not provided this information, so it is unknown. Energy labels are official registrations that indicate the energy performance of a home, but without the label, you cannot know the expected energy costs.
How big is this home?
The agent has not provided the size of the home, so it is unknown. Without this information, it is not possible to assess the space or compare it to other rentals.
What type of property is this?
The agent has not specified whether it is a flat, house, or other type of dwelling. This information is missing from the listing.
When was this home built?
The agent has not provided this information, so it is unknown. The build year can give an idea of the style and character, but it is not available here.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
VGW Housing has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Statistics for Vogelenbuurt
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,412 | €575,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,112 | – |
| Rent price | €1,400 p/m | €1,400 p/m |
Experiences from Noordoost
How residents experience their district
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery. It's also car-free, which makes it nice and quiet on the street! Once there was a fight between a bunch of street youths, but I don't think they were from the neighbourhood. Because I hardly ever see people hanging around on the street, which I also like. My room is practically on the pavement and I never have any trouble with anyone. I also come from a village and was a bit afraid of the city's hustle and bustle, but it's not like that at all, so that's really great.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIArranges everything quickly, there are many people from your delivery time
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy, but there is also some nuisance from the Salvation Army hostel.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Noordoost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €644,817 | €612,817 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,767 | – |
| Rent price | €1,957 p/m | €2,031 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Utrecht
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €591,873 | €537,519 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,530 | – |
| Rent price | €1,927 p/m | €1,903 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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Van Humboldtstraat, Utrecht
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