Onderdoor 5-201

At €13,000 per m², this studio is priced above the typical market rate for Houten. The premium is due to its location directly above the shopping centre, with shops and restaurants on your doorstep. The A energy label also adds value because it keeps energy costs low. Whether it's worth it depends on how much you value living in the very centre of town.

Living above the shops means you have Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Lidl within a few minutes' walk, and restaurants are just around the corner. However, one resident mentions nuisance from the fair and some events, including noise and rubbish. The area can attract crowds, especially during events, so it's a trade-off between convenience and peace.

Houten train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. From there you can reach Utrecht Centraal in roughly 10 minutes.

There are several schools within walking distance. Primary school Het Mozaïek is 487 metres away, and Openbare basisschool De Velduil is 544 metres away. For secondary education, College de Heemlanden is 319 metres away and Yuverta vmbo Houten is 622 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk.

The neighbourhood recorded 149 total crimes, which is moderate for a town centre. One resident mentions that the fair and events attract "rioting youths" and that camera surveillance and police presence are needed. However, another resident finds it a nice place to live. It's a mixed picture, typical of a lively central area.

The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the studio is well-insulated and you can expect low heating and electricity costs. For a compact 25 m² space, the energy bills should be modest, though exact amounts depend on your usage.