Thorbeckelaan 8B
Egelantierstraat Mariëndaalstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA compact studio in Utrecht's Noordwest
This studio on Thorbeckelaan 8B sits in the Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o. neighbourhood, part of the Noordwest district in Utrecht. Built in 1929, it's a piece of the area's older housing stock. The asking price of €199,000 sits 49% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €388,950, which puts it on the sharp side of the market. The living area of 35 m² is 44% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 62 m², which helps explain the price point. For context, this is one of the [studios in Utrecht] currently on the market.
The home itself
The listing gives the essentials: a studio with a living area of 35 m² according to the BAG registration. The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so expect higher energy costs. The home dates from 1929, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition. The agent does not provide further details on layout, outdoor space, or installations in this listing.
Life in Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o.
Residents of the Noordwest district give their area an average score of 7.32, based on fifteen reviews. One resident, who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years, calls it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht: "With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax." Another resident notes the neighbourhood is "getting greener and more beautiful" and mentions good social control: "No matter when you go out on the street, it always feels safe." The district is home to about 2,885 people, with a high share of single-person households at 57%. The neighbourhood itself is very strongly urban, with an address density of 4,297 per km². This is [the Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o. neighbourhood] as residents describe it.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with PLUS a couple of streets away. Basisschool Jules Verne is just around the corner, and OBS Rietendakschool is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Deli-Bergema, is just around the corner, while the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep is a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Utrecht, Watertoren with line 3 is on your doorstep, and Utrecht, Marnixlaan with lines 11, 12 and 120 is just around the corner. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a five-minute walk away. This all sits within [the municipality of Utrecht].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. Public risk data at address level shows road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise all stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is expected to rise from low to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Hip Makelaardij.
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About Thorbeckelaan 8B, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €199,000 is 49% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €388,950. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,602, while this studio comes in at €5,686 per m² based on the BAG living area. With a living area of 35 m², it's 44% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 62 m², which is a factor in the lower absolute price.
What is the living area of this studio?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 35 m². The agent does not provide an alternative figure in the listing. The price per m² of €5,686 is calculated on the basis of this BAG area. No further details on layout, rooms, or outdoor space are stated in the listing.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with more efficient labels. The label reflects the home's energy performance but does not say anything about the structural condition of the building. The home was built in 1929.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone, where 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 5% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 42 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all of which stay below their respective standards. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket at 175 metres, followed by PLUS at 392 metres. Boni is about a ten-minute walk away at 1,026 metres. With 65 supermarkets within 5 km, there is plenty of choice for daily groceries. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Deli-Bergema, is at 164 metres.
Which schools are close to this studio?
Basisschool Jules Verne is the nearest primary school at 91 metres, with OBS Rietendakschool at 360 metres and P.c. basisschool de Boemerang at 433 metres. There are 129 schools within 5 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 1.7 km. A childcare centre is at 300 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Utrecht, Watertoren with line 3 is at 149 metres. Utrecht, Marnixlaan with lines 11, 12 and 120 is at 246 metres, and Utrecht, Sint-Josephlaan with line 3 is at 356 metres. Utrecht Zuilen train station is at 505 metres, about a five-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Noordwest district give their area an average score of 7.32 out of 15 reviews. One resident who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years describes it as one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht, with shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby. Another resident mentions the neighbourhood is getting greener and notes good social control, saying it always feels safe on the street.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is elevated, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
