Ondiep, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodPopulierstraat 6 is a pre-war terraced house in Utrecht's Ondiep neighbourhood, built in 1915. With 83 m² of living space and a 40 m² plot, it's a compact home with original character. The asking price of €495,000 is in line with the local market, where the median is €490,250. Compared to other terraced houses in Utrecht, this one sits at a typical price point for its size.
Ondiep is a lively, densely populated neighbourhood (over 5,000 residents) with a mix of original residents and newcomers. Based on three reviews, opinions vary: one resident calls it "Fine" and notes it's "Just nice and stuff", while another describes "A lot of shouting and division", mentioning tensions between old and new residents, with incidents like houses being pelted with eggs and fireworks. A third review says the area feels "Neglected" with poorly maintained public spaces. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of families with children and a strong urban feel, typical of the Ondiep neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: Basisschool Jules Verne is on your doorstep, and P.c. basisschool de Boemerang is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Al Amana College Utrecht is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Utrecht, which offers extensive amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Paul Dijkstra Makelaars.
Details of this home
Populierstraat 6, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Just nice and stuff
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is divided into 2 between the original residents and the new ones, this is clearly noticeable with houses being pelted with eggs and fireworks and the police do nothing.
Auto-translated to English by AIPoorly maintained public spaces
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About Populierstraat 6, Utrecht
The asking price of €495,000 is very close to the neighbourhood median of €490,250, so it's in line with the local market. The average price per m² in Ondiep is €6,292, and this home works out to about €5,964 per m², which is slightly below average. Given the energy label E and the 1915 construction, the price reflects the home's character and location.
The home has energy label E. In Ondiep, most homes for sale have better labels: 46.4% are A or A+, and only 28.6% are D or lower. Label E means higher energy costs are to be expected, especially for heating, as the home is from 1915 and likely lacks modern insulation.
Ondiep has a mix of families and singles, with about 755 households with children. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool Jules Verne (123 m) and OBS Rietendakschool (294 m). However, some residents report tensions between original and new residents, and public spaces are described as neglected by one reviewer.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
The plot is 40 m², which is typical for a terraced house in this part of Utrecht. The average floor area for homes sold in Ondiep is 86 m², so this home's 83 m² is slightly smaller than average. The plot is a compact city garden, not a large outdoor space.
In the most recent data, Ondiep recorded 221 total crimes. Given the population of 5,145, that's about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is relatively high. Some reviews mention incidents like egging and fireworks, so it's worth being aware of the neighbourhood's challenges.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, so it's on your doorstep. The neighbourhood is densely built, but green space is accessible within a few minutes' walk.
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