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Rivierenwijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Hoendiepstraat is a cosy, no-fuss home in a lively part of Utrecht. With 34 m² of living space, it's a compact but complete space, think efficient layout, a separate kitchen and a bright living-sleeping area. The energy label C means reasonable heating costs. At €369,000, the asking price is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €489,296, which is keen given the smaller floor area. For context, studios in Utrecht vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Rivierenwijk is a mixed, urban area with a strong sense of community. Based on three reviews, opinions are divided: one resident calls it a "beautiful neighbourhood" that "keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg." Another notes it's "cosy, accessible but lacks some green," while a third raises concerns about safety and rubbish. The neighbourhood has a high address density (4764 addresses per km²), typical of a very strong urban area. Many residents live alone (about a quarter of households), and the area is popular with 25-45 year olds. For more on the area, see the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy on foot or by bike. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and there are several others within a ten-minute walk, including Coop and Lidl. For families, primary schools are close by: OBS Maaspleinschool is a couple of streets away, and De Wereldwijzer is similarly close. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. For broader context, the municipality of Utrecht offers a dense network of amenities and green spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Pauw Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Hoendiepstraat 28, 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
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About Hoendiepstraat 28, Utrecht
The asking price is 25% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€489,296), but the floor area is 58% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 81 m². On a per-square-metre basis, the price is roughly in line with the market. Given the compact size and energy label C, the price is keen for a buyer looking for an affordable entry into Utrecht.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a property of this age (built in 1931). In the neighbourhood, about 23% of homes have label C, while 10% have A+ and 27% have D or lower. Label C means moderate energy efficiency, you can expect reasonable heating costs, but not as low as a modern home.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions drug trading and litter on the car park, while another praises the neighbourhood's beauty and improvements. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 358, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. It's an urban area with typical city challenges.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The high address density (4764 per km²) suggests good public transport coverage typical of central Utrecht.
A park or public garden is 0.3 km away, just a couple of streets. One resident notes the neighbourhood "lacks some green," but the nearby park provides some outdoor space. The area is urban, so green is limited but accessible.
About 28% of households have children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. The area has a mix of families and singles, with many residents aged 25-45. The neighbourhood is lively and urban, not suburban.
Sold homes in Rivierenwijk took an average of 28 days to sell, which is relatively quick. This suggests demand is healthy, though each property is unique. The current listing has 27 homes for sale in the neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenwijk
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