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Rivierenwijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Croesestraat 134 is a small, affordable entry into Utrecht's housing market. At 39 m² with an E energy label, it's a no-frills home that asks for a bit of TLC on energy costs. The asking price of €275,000 is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €470,630, which makes it a keen option for buyers looking for a foothold in the city. For context, studios in Utrecht vary widely in price and condition.
The neighbourhood Rivierenwijk scores a 7.03 out of 10 from three reviews, with opinions split. One resident calls it a "beautiful neighbourhood" that "keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg." Another describes it as "cosy, accessible but lacks some green." A third review is less positive, noting issues with drug use and waste. The area is densely populated (4,764 addresses per km²) and mostly pre-war housing, with a mix of families and singles.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Coop and PLUS just around the corner. Schools are also close: KBS Gertrudis is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a five-minute walk. The municipality Utrecht offers all the cultural and leisure amenities you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via VAN GINKEL MAKELAARDIJ.
Details of this home
Croesestraat 134, Utrecht
Good · 3 residents
Such a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the moment the neighbourhood is not very safe. Drugs are traded on the car park, laughing gas is also used, cartridges lie on the car park. Then the rubbish bins... are emptied poorly, everyone dumps bulky waste next to them... So yes, the neighbourhood is going downhill fast! Enforcement is hard to find, as is the police.
Auto-translated to English by AII can get to almost all my groceries or other necessities within 5 minutes by bike. But I do miss some green.
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Data from Rivierenwijk
68 within 5 km
125 within 5 km
About Croesestraat 134, Utrecht
The asking price is 42% below the average asking price in Rivierenwijk (€470,630), but the studio is also 49% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 77 m². Given the E energy label and the compact size, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small, older studio in this part of Utrecht.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. In Rivierenwijk, only 10% of homes have label A+ and 26.7% have label A, so this studio's label is below the neighbourhood average. Expect higher heating costs compared to a more modern home.
Resident reviews are mixed. One review mentions drug trading and littering, giving a score of 5.83, while another rates the area 8.5 and praises improvements. The neighbourhood has 358 reported crimes in the latest data, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. It's best to visit at different times to get a feel.
Albert Heijn is just 49 metres away, with Coop and PLUS within a five-minute walk. For schools, KBS Gertrudis is 199 metres away and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 418 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short bike ride. This gives you direct access to the rest of the Netherlands.
Rivierenwijk has a mix of households: 2,370 one-person households, 1,215 households with children, and 1,220 without children. The average household size is 1.9. The area is popular with young professionals and families, given its proximity to the city centre.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenwijk
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