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Wittevrouwen, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1860s terraced house on Obrechtstraat sits in the heart of Wittevrouwen, a neighbourhood that feels like a village within Utrecht. With 94 m² of living space and a 72 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home. The asking price of €595,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €601,125, making it a keen option compared to other terraced houses in Utrecht.
Wittevrouwen is a dense, urban area with a very high address density (5,360 addresses per km²). It's a young neighbourhood: nearly 37% of residents are between 25 and 45, and a third of households are singles. The one review available paints a stark picture: "Too expensive, dilapidated white neighbourhood," says a resident, describing it as "a fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing" with "poorly maintained streets" and "vomit, glass, and rubbish." They note that "social housing is only 6 percent" and that "there is no cohesion." It's a single, very critical voice, but it's the only one. For a broader view of the area, see the neighbourhood Wittevrouwen page.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There's also an Ekoplaza for organic bits. Families have two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen and Koorschool Utrecht. For secondary education, School aan de Singel is also close by. The municipality Utrecht offers plenty more, but these are the essentials on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Koning Groep B.V. Makelaars o.g.
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The asking price of €595,000 is slightly below the average sale price in Wittevrouwen (€601,125) and well below the median of €625,000. Given that similar homes in the neighbourhood sell for an average of €6,865 per m², this 94 m² house works out to about €6,330 per m², a bit under the norm. It's priced keenly for the area.
The home has energy label D. In Wittevrouwen, most homes for sale have better labels: 35% are label A and another 35% are label C. Only about a quarter are D or lower. Label D means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home.
Wittevrouwen has a mix of households: about 25% are families with children, 28% are couples without children, and the largest group (47%) are singles. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area is very urban with a high density of amenities. However, the single neighbourhood review criticises a lack of social cohesion and a student-dominated atmosphere.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
In Wittevrouwen, sold homes spent an average of 41 days on the market. That's a fairly typical period for Utrecht, suggesting a balanced market without extreme pressure.
The neighbourhood recorded 316 total crimes in the latest data. With about 6,730 residents, that works out to roughly 47 crimes per 1,000 people, a moderate figure for a dense urban area. The single review mentions "vomit, glass, and rubbish" but does not specifically cite crime.
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 | €557,000 | €495,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,041 | – |
| Rent price | €2,020 p/m | €2,595 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 | €645,882 | €597,418 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,814 | – |
| Rent price | €1,923 p/m | €1,967 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 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 | €611,017 | €539,433 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,844 | – |
| Rent price | €1,917 p/m | €1,902 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Obrechtstraat 68, Utrecht
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