Wittevrouwen, Utrecht
This 1860 terraced house sits on Kapelstraat in Wittevrouwen, a neighbourhood that feels like a village within Utrecht. With 66 m² of living space, it is compact but full of character, and the asking rent of €2,850 is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €2,041, so it is on the high side. For context, [terraced houses in Utrecht]( /huurwoningen/utrecht/tussenwoningen/ ) typically command a premium, but this price is notably steep.
[The Wittevrouwen neighbourhood]( /buurt/wittevrouwen-utrecht/ ) is a dense, urban area with a strong student presence. One resident describes it as "Too expensive, dilapidated white neighbourhood," adding that "everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish" and that "students overpopulate the area." The review, based on a single response, paints a picture of social inequality and a lack of cohesion. The CBS data shows a young population, with 37% aged 25-45, and 60% of households are single-person, reflecting the student-heavy character.
For daily errands, the Jumbo and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, at 303 and 320 metres respectively, making grocery shopping easy. The Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen, a primary school, is a five-minute walk away, while the School aan de Singel, a secondary school, is similarly close. [The municipality of Utrecht]( /gemeente/utrecht/ ) provides a wide range of amenities, with a park just 300 metres away and a restaurant.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including Covers Wonen.
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Details of this home
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 Kapelstraat 89, Utrecht
The rent is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €2,041, and the floor area of 66 m² is 71% smaller than the average of 229 m². So you are paying a significant premium for a relatively compact home. Whether it is fair depends on what you value, but the price is clearly on the high side compared with other rentals in Wittevrouwen.
The energy label is D. This is an official registration, but it does not tell you about the condition of the building. A D label means the home is moderately efficient, so you can expect reasonable energy costs, but the label alone does not indicate whether the insulation or heating system is dated.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. This makes it feasible to commute by train, but it is not right on your doorstep.
Based on one review, the neighbourhood is described as "Too expensive, dilapidated white neighbourhood." The resident mentions poorly maintained streets, rubbish, graffiti, and a large student population. They also note a lack of diversity and social cohesion. This is a single perspective, so it may not reflect everyone's experience.
Yes, there are several schools within a short walk. The Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen, a primary school, is 367 metres away, and the School aan de Singel, a secondary school, is 299 metres away. There are also other primary schools like Koorschool Utrecht at 414 metres and Nieuwe Regentesseschool at 448 metres.
There are two supermarkets just around the corner: Jumbo at 303 metres and Albert Heijn at 320 metres. A bit further, at 643 metres, there are another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza. This makes daily shopping very convenient.
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.
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| 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.
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| 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 | €597,613 | €548,463 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,533 | – |
| Rent price | €1,896 p/m | €1,859 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Kapelstraat 89, Utrecht
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