Van Vollenhovenlaan
Transwijk-Noord, Utrecht
AreaA room on Van Vollenhovenlaan
This listing is for a room on Van Vollenhovenlaan in Utrecht, a lively part of the city. 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 €1,400 per month, the rent sits 16% below the neighbourhood average of €1,670, which puts it on the keen side for the area. For context, rooms in Utrecht give you an idea of what is available across the city.
The Transwijk-Noord neighbourhood
The Transwijk-Noord neighbourhood scores 8.26 out of 10 from four reviews. One resident describes it as "Good and cosy," adding that "contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive." Another says, "A pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!" A third notes, "It's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away," and mentions the tram, schools, and sports club nearby. The area is fairly quiet, with greenery and a park for evening walks, though one resident mentions the streets can be dirty at times and there is little sense of community. Based on these reviews, it is a well-regarded place to live.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. A SPAR express is about 821 metres off, with Lidl and Coop roughly a kilometre away. For schools, Basisschool Anne Frank is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within 500 metres, including Lukasschool and KBS De Zeven Gaven. The neighbourhood is densely populated, with many single-person households, reflecting its urban character. The municipality of Utrecht oversees this area, which is well connected by public transport, including a tram line through the neighbourhood.
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About Van Vollenhovenlaan, Utrecht
Is €1,400 a fair price for this room?
The rent is €1,400 per month, which is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €1,670. That puts it on the keen side compared with other rentals in Transwijk-Noord. The listing does not state a floor area, so you cannot compare it on a per-square-metre basis. The price reflects the room itself, and the neighbourhood's rental market ranges from €570 to €2,750.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Transwijk-Noord scores 8.26 out of 10 from four reviews. Residents describe it as cosy, quiet, and easily accessible, with a large shopping centre a five-minute walk away and the city centre 5-6 minutes by tram. There are playgrounds, a park, and a sports club nearby. One resident notes the streets can be dirty at times and there is little sense of community, but overall it is a pleasant place to live.
What amenities are close by?
Jumbo is 245 metres away and Albert Heijn is 270 metres, so daily groceries are just around the corner. A SPAR express is about 821 metres off, with Lidl and Coop around a kilometre away. For schools, Basisschool Anne Frank is 341 metres away, and several other primary schools are within 500 metres. There is also a secondary school, Unic, mentioned by a resident, and a sports club nearby.
How well connected is the area?
The neighbourhood is well connected by public transport. A tram runs through Transwijk-Noord, and there are bus stops everywhere, according to a resident. The city centre is 5-6 minutes away by tram. The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is a reasonable distance for those needing rail connections.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price on the listing.
