Centrum Oost, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis studio sits right above the shopping centre, so you step out of the front door straight into the bustle of Houten's main square. At 25 m² it's compact, but with an A energy label the running costs are low. The asking price of €325,000 is on the high side for a studio of this size, but that reflects the central location. For comparison, other studios in Houten vary widely in price.
Centrum Oost is the beating heart of Houten, with shops, restaurants and the train station a couple of streets away. Based on two reviews, residents appreciate having everything nearby. One resident says: "A nice place to live and with everything nearby." Another notes: "I have lived here for 24 years and love the cosiness. Too bad I experience a lot of nuisance from the fair and some events." The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses, typical of a town centre. You can read more about the neighbourhood Centrum Oost.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Lidl are also within a couple of streets away. For school runs, primary school Het Mozaïek is a five-minute walk and secondary school College de Heemlanden is just around the corner. The municipality Houten offers a compact layout where most amenities are within walking distance.
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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.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I have lived here for 24 years and love the cosiness. Too bad I experience a lot of nuisance from the fair and some events; besides the noise and the rubbish left behind, it is a magnet for rioting youths who fight full-scale battles among themselves and with the police. Nowadays, camera surveillance and a large police force are needed to make it somewhat normal, with varying success.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice place to live and with everything nearby
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How residents experience their district
I have lived here for 24 years and love the cosiness. Too bad I experience a lot of nuisance from the fair and some events; besides the noise and the rubbish left behind, it is a magnet for rioting youths who fight full-scale battles among themselves and with the police. Nowadays, camera surveillance and a large police force are needed to make it somewhat normal, with varying success.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice place to live and with everything nearby
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood. You're in the centre of Houten in no time, but you can also easily get to Utrecht, Den Bosch, etc. by train and car. Furthermore, there is a lot of nature nearby and around the house, which I really appreciate. There are also many schools in Houten or near Houten. Another advantage is that there are no large apartment blocks and all the houses match each other well. A downside is that in general there have been many (attempted) burglaries in Houten lately. Moreover, houses in Houten are extremely expensive, making it impossible for starters to afford a house or apartment here.
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| Rent price | €1,870 p/m | €2,200 p/m |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Always something to do and almost always quiet
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Auto-translated to English by AIVery friendly and helpful
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I came to live here 3.5 years ago, the neighbourhood was much safer than nowadays, but I can't complain about facilities and accessibility. There's nothing to say about the living itself and the location. But regarding safety: there are many incidents at Castellum around the ATM daily and with drunk homeless people harassing multiple people. This was not the case before to this extent.
Auto-translated to English by AIEvery now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is generally very safe, sometimes there are some noisy teenagers but they don't really cause any harm. My neighbours are very friendly, I've become good friends with a few. There isn't much litter on the streets and the green areas are always nice. Everything is easily accessible on foot or by bike. There are many primary schools but the quality varies a bit. As I said at the beginning, there could be more facilities.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople are friendly and helpful
Auto-translated to English by AII live in a good and healthy neighbourhood. Good contact with neighbours and lots of nature nearby.
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| Sale price | €756,896 | €717,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,714 | – |
| Rent price | €1,685 p/m | €1,732 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
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