A rental on the Voorstraat
This rental home on the Voorstraat sits in the heart of Utrecht, where the city's history is visible in the canal-side buildings and cobbled streets. 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 €1,595 per month, the rent sits 22% below the neighbourhood average of €2,051, which puts it on the low side for the area. For a sense of what this price buys across the city, have a look at rental homes in Utrecht.
The Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving neighbourhood
The Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving is a compact, central neighbourhood with a strong urban character. Around 2,685 people live here, and the figures show a young population: nearly half are between 25 and 45, and almost a quarter are between 15 and 25. Most households are single people, with 72% living alone, and only 6% of households include children. The housing stock is mostly rental, with 68% of homes rented out. It is a busy, lively part of the city, where daily life happens on foot or by bike. For more on what this area is like, see the Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving neighbourhood.
Life on the street
The Voorstraat is a street where the essentials are never far away. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with another just around the corner, and Boon's Markt a couple of streets away. For school runs, Koorschool Utrecht is a five-minute walk, and the School aan de Singel for secondary education is. The nearest GP surgery is a five-minute walk away, and the train station is 1.3 kilometres from the street. The wider surroundings are part of the municipality of Utrecht, a city known for its canals, culture and compact scale.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels: Direct Wonen and EU-Makelaardij. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Voorstraat, Utrecht
Why is the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €1,595 per month is 22% below the average for rental homes in this neighbourhood, which stands at €2,051. The median rent is €1,770, so this home is also below that. The listing does not state a floor area or property type, which makes it hard to compare directly with other rentals in the area.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
An Albert Heijn is 95 metres from the Voorstraat, so it is on your doorstep. A second Albert Heijn is 166 metres away, and Boon's Markt is 256 metres. For a quick top-up, an AH to go is 438 metres away, and a SPAR is 501 metres.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Koorschool Utrecht, a primary school, is 378 metres away. For secondary education, the School aan de Singel is 464 metres away, and St-Gregorius College is 530 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is 529 metres away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 kilometres from the Voorstraat.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
