Wittevrouwen, Utrecht
This 1893 terraced house on Bollenhofsestraat sits in the heart of Wittevrouwen, a neighbourhood that feels like a village within the city. With 71 m² of living space and a small plot, it's a compact home with character. The asking price of €449,000 is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €576,043, making it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht typically command higher prices.
Based on one review, Wittevrouwen is described as "Too expensive, dilapidated white neighbourhood", a place where social inequality is stark, with poor street maintenance and a strong student presence. The reviewer notes a lack of diversity and community cohesion. Yet the CBS data tells a different story: 56% of homes are single-family, 61% owner-occupied, and the area is densely urban with 5,360 addresses per km². It's a neighbourhood of young professionals and students, with many one-person households. The Wittevrouwen neighbourhood is undeniably lively, but the review suggests it's not for everyone.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen, Basisschool De Wissel, and KBS Montessori Buiten Wittevrouwen. The nearest GP is 0.6 km away, and a park is 0.3 km from your door. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via VGW Real Estate and also appears on Funda. The agent has not published full specs beyond what is stated here.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Bollenhofsestraat 99, Utrecht
The asking price of €449,000 is 22% below the average asking price in Wittevrouwen (€576,043) and well below the median of €625,000. Given the compact size (71 m²) and the need for renovation implied by the F energy label, the price is keen for the area. However, the neighbourhood's single review paints a negative picture, which may affect desirability.
Energy label F is the second-lowest rating, meaning the home is not energy-efficient. Expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. The label is an official registration (EP-Online) and does not specify which aspects cause the low rating, it could be the heating system, insulation, or glazing. The neighbourhood has 32.1% of homes with label D or lower.
Based on one resident review, Wittevrouwen is described as a 'dilapidated white neighbourhood' with poor street maintenance, rubbish, graffiti, and student nuisance. The reviewer highlights social inequality and a lack of diversity. CBS data shows a dense urban area with many young adults and one-person households. It's a lively but polarising neighbourhood.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen (272 m), Basisschool De Wissel (419 m), and KBS Montessori Buiten Wittevrouwen (499 m). Secondary education is 1.5 km away. The area has 122 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 492 m, just around the corner. Jumbo is 545 m away, and there are other options like Ekoplaza within 759 m. Daily groceries are easily accessible on foot.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. The neighbourhood's high address density (5,360 per km²) suggests good public transport links.
The price is 22% below the neighbourhood average, which could indicate potential for value growth after renovation. However, the F energy label and the negative neighbourhood review may affect resale. The area has a high proportion of rental properties (39% are not owner-occupied), so rental demand may be strong, but the student-heavy population could mean higher turnover.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €563,385 | €620,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,622 | – |
| Rent price | €2,041 p/m | €2,400 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery. It's also car-free, which makes it nice and quiet on the street! Once there was a fight between a bunch of street youths, but I don't think they were from the neighbourhood. Because I hardly ever see people hanging around on the street, which I also like. My room is practically on the pavement and I never have any trouble with anyone. I also come from a village and was a bit afraid of the city's hustle and bustle, but it's not like that at all, so that's really great.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIArranges everything quickly, there are many people from your delivery time
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy, but there is also some nuisance from the Salvation Army hostel.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €641,507 | €618,620 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,760 | – |
| Rent price | €1,948 p/m | €1,962 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider 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. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,623 | €549,294 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,519 | – |
| Rent price | €1,895 p/m | €1,859 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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