Wijk C, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a rental home on Waterstraat in Utrecht, right in the heart of the city. The listing does not state a house number, 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 €2,650 per month, the rent is 50% above the neighbourhood average of €1,766, which puts it on the high side compared to other rental homes in Utrecht.
Wijk C is a compact, densely populated neighbourhood in Utrecht's city centre. With 1,390 residents and a very high address density of 6,460 per km², it is one of the most urban areas in the city. Most households are single-person (705), and the average household size is just 1.4. One resident describes it as a "Perfect location closer to city centre", adding: "Living so close to the city centre has pros and cons. Main con is noise. But we love how walkable this neighborhood is to everything in the city centre." The neighbourhood Wijk C is known for its historic streets and lively atmosphere.
For daily groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, and another a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Montessori Kind Centrum LEF and KBS De Pijlstaart. Secondary education is also close by, with a school for vwo and havo. The municipality Utrecht offers a wide range of amenities, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen. The agent has not published full specifications such as the floor area, property type or energy label, so the details above are based on the street and neighbourhood data only.
Details of this home
Waterstraat, Utrecht
Very good · 1 resident
Living so close to the city centre has pros and cons. Main con is noise. But we love how walkable this neighborhood is to everything in the city centre. We can't imagine living the same lifestyle if we live further away.
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Data from Wijk C
70 within 5 km
131 within 5 km
About Waterstraat, Utrecht
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their website.
The rent is 50% above the neighbourhood average of €1,766, which is on the high side. However, without knowing the floor area or property type, it is hard to compare directly with other rentals in Wijk C.
Wijk C is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It is popular with singles and young professionals. One resident says it is walkable to everything in the city centre, though noise can be a downside.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several Albert Heijn supermarkets within a few hundred metres, the closest at 226 metres. Boon's Markt is also within walking distance at 466 metres.
Yes, several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Montessori Kind Centrum LEF at 266 metres and KBS De Pijlstaart at 404 metres. A secondary school is at 739 metres.
The neighbourhood recorded 624 total crimes, which is relatively high for a city centre area. However, the resident review mentions noise as the main con, not safety.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Wijk C
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