Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1904 terrace house on Nieuwe Koekoekstraat sits in the heart of the Vogelenbuurt, one of Utrecht's most characterful neighbourhoods. With 98 m² of living space and a 64 m² plot, it offers a generous layout for a home of this era. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though you'll want to factor in some modernisation. At €745,000, the price sits 24% above the neighbourhood average of €600,636, which is on the high side, but then, this is a sought-after street in a popular area. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht vary widely in price and condition.
The Vogelenbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very strong city feel (over 6,500 addresses per km²). It's home to around 4,060 people, mostly singles and young professionals, average household size is just 1.6. The streets are lined with pre-war housing, and the area has a real village-in-the-city atmosphere. There are no resident reviews available for this listing, but the neighbourhood is known for its mix of students, families and long-term residents. The neighbourhood Vogelenbuurt is well-connected and has a lively local scene.
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 walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek on your doorstep and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, School aan de Singel is a five-minute walk. The municipality Utrecht offers excellent amenities, with a GP and a restaurant just a couple of streets away, and a park within a five-minute stroll. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Grifhorst Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Nieuwe Koekoekstraat 8, Utrecht
Data from Vogelenbuurt
Data from Vogelenbuurt
69 within 5 km
130 within 5 km
About Nieuwe Koekoekstraat 8, Utrecht
The asking price is 24% above the average asking price in the Vogelenbuurt, which is €600,636. However, this is a terrace house in a location, and the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,872. Given the size and condition, the price is on the high side but reflects the desirability of the area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age. In the Vogelenbuurt, 29.2% of homes have label C, while 37.5% have D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could bring it up to B or A.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: about 395 with children and 530 without. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area is safe with a park nearby. However, it's a very urban area with a high density, so gardens are small.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
In the Vogelenbuurt, sold homes had an average listing time of 34 days. This suggests a fairly active market, but not exceptionally fast.
The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 260, which is moderate for a dense urban area. It's a generally safe and well-maintained part of Utrecht.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vogelenbuurt
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