Transwijk-Zuid, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Europaplein is a modern, energy-efficient home in a lively part of Utrecht. At 31 m² it's compact, but with label A and a 2009 build it's well-insulated and cheap to run. The asking price of €275,000 is 54% below the neighbourhood average of €592,543, partly because of the size, but it's still a keen entry point into the Utrecht market. For context, there are 162 homes for sale in the area, and the average price per m² here is €7,474. If you're looking at studios in Utrecht, this one stands out for its low absolute price.
Transwijk-Zuid is a very strongly urban area (3,711 addresses per km²) with mostly apartments, only 14% are single-family homes. The population skews young: over half are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person (1,465 out of 2,110). One resident describes it as 'impoverishment', noting that 'the houses are going to the immigrant community and status holders AZC. Neighbourhood is getting dirtier, stinks, neighbourhood no longer has neighbour contacts, everyone just does their own thing.' That's a single review, so take it as one perspective. The neighbourhood Transwijk-Zuid has a high crime rate (304 incidents) and a low home-ownership rate (11%), which may colour the experience.
For groceries, you've got a Lidl just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk: Al Hambra, KBS Het Schateiland and OBS Maaspleinschool. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is a couple of streets away. The municipality Utrecht offers all the city's amenities, though the train station is a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Beumer and Funda. The agent is Beumer.
Details of this home
Europaplein 862, Utrecht
Fair · 1 resident
The houses are going to the immigrant community and status holders AZC. Neighbourhood is getting dirtier, stinks, neighbourhood no longer has neighbour contacts, everyone just does their own thing.
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About Europaplein 862, Utrecht
The asking price is 54% below the neighbourhood average of €592,543, but that's largely because the home is a compact studio (31 m²) while the average home in Transwijk-Zuid is 85 m². The price per m² works out to about €8,871, which is above the neighbourhood average of €7,474 per m². So it's not cheap per square metre, but the absolute price is low for Utrecht.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, 91.3% of homes have label A+ and 8% have label A, so this is in line with the local standard.
Transwijk-Zuid is densely populated and young: over half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single people. There are plenty of amenities nearby, including supermarkets and restaurants. However, the crime rate is relatively high (304 incidents) and the single resident review mentions a lack of neighbour contact and a feeling of decline.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
At 31 m², this studio is 64% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 85 m². It's a compact living space, typical for a studio. The area has mostly apartments, so small homes are common.
In a very strongly urban area like Transwijk-Zuid, street parking may be limited and permits are often required. You would need to check with the municipality for specific arrangements.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Transwijk-Zuid
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