Marco Pololaan
Kanaleneiland-Zuid, Utrecht
AreaA room on Marco Pololaan
This rental room on Marco Pololaan sits in the Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood of Utrecht. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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 room itself. At €650 per month, the rent sits below the average of €775 for rooms in the area, which is keen compared with other rooms in Utrecht.
Kanaleneiland-Zuid
The Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood is home to around 9,000 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Based on three reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.23. One resident says: "Becoming very criminal-like. Don't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore." Another describes it as "practical but little cohesion", noting it is safe during the day but that walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman, with police chases often seen near shopping centre Nova. A third calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" with good accessibility, many shops and greenery, though rubbish is a downside.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, a Lidl is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. Primary school KBS Het Schateiland is on your doorstep, and secondary options like Globe College Utrecht vmbo are just around the corner too. The nearest GP practice is a five-minute walk, and a train station is three kilometres away. The area falls within the municipality of Utrecht, which brings the city's wider amenities within reach.
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At the time of writing the room is listed only via Kamernet. The agent has not published full specifications for this listing.
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About Marco Pololaan, Utrecht
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price on their site.
Is €650 a fair price for this room?
The average rent for a room in Kanaleneiland-Zuid is €775, so this room at €650 is below that figure. With only two rental properties currently available in the neighbourhood, the market is limited, but this price sits on the lower end for rooms in the area.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Kanaleneiland-Zuid an average score of 7.23 based on three reviews. One resident says it is becoming "very criminal-like" and no longer dares to go outside in the evenings. Another finds it practical but notes safety concerns at night, while a third calls it a cosy neighbourhood with good accessibility and many shops.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
A Lidl is 227 metres away, so just around the corner. An AH to go is 623 metres away, an Albert Heijn 729 metres and a Jumbo 754 metres, all within a short walk. A Coop is slightly further at 1.3 kilometres.
What schools are nearby?
Primary school KBS Het Schateiland is 193 metres away, and De Olijfboom is 289 metres away. For secondary education, Globe College Utrecht vmbo is 215 metres away and Sint Gregorius College locatie TOPhavo is 219 metres away. The nearest special primary school, Luc Stevensschool, is 223 metres away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 3.0 kilometres from the property.
