Dichterswijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1919 terraced house on Spieghelstraat sits in Utrecht's Dichterswijk, a neighbourhood that has seen plenty of change. With 98 m² of living space and a 75 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home. The energy label is C, so not the most efficient but far from the worst. At €625,000, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €616,429, but given the quick market, homes here sell in about 21 days, it's in line with what buyers are willing to pay. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht typically command a premium.
Dichterswijk is a densely populated area (4,309 addresses per km²) with a young, urban feel, nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45. One resident, TopBoy28, sums it up: "This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before." It's a mixed picture, but the area is clearly evolving. The neighbourhood Dichterswijk has a high proportion of single-person households (1,525 out of 2,535) and relatively few families with children (645).
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. There are also two Coop stores and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. Families have several primary schools nearby: Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter and KBS Gertrudis are both within a five-minute stroll. The municipality Utrecht offers plenty of green space too, a park is just 0.4 km away, and the train station is 1.3 km, so commuting is straightforward.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via PEEK&POMPE MAKELAARS and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Spieghelstraat 45, Utrecht
Good · 1 resident
This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before. In the meantime, schools have been renovated for the little children.
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About Spieghelstraat 45, Utrecht
The asking price of €625,000 is slightly above the average sale price in Dichterswijk (€551,506) and the current average asking price (€616,429). However, homes here sell quickly, in about 21 days on average, which suggests demand is strong. Given the 98 m² floor area and 75 m² plot, the price per m² (€6,378) is in line with the neighbourhood average of €6,544. So it's not a bargain, but it's realistic for a popular area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house built in 1919. You can expect moderate energy costs, not as low as a modern A-label home, but not sky-high either. In Dichterswijk, about 67% of homes have an A or A+ label, so this one is less efficient than many newer properties in the area.
Dichterswijk has a relatively low share of households with children (645 out of 2,535), and the average household size is 1.8, so it's more popular with singles and couples. That said, there are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter (294 m) and KBS Gertrudis (460 m). The resident review mentions that schools have been renovated, which is a positive for families.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. Utrecht's city centre and other stations are easily reachable by bike or bus.
The neighbourhood recorded 247 total crimes in the latest data, which for a population of 5,795 works out to about 43 per 1,000 residents, slightly above the national average. The resident review mentions that behind the walls there are still problems, but also notes that the area has been renovated and looks better. It's a mixed picture, so it's worth visiting at different times of day.
The listing does not mention a garden, only a plot size of 75 m². A plot of that size typically includes some outdoor space, but whether it's a garden, courtyard or something else is not stated.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dichterswijk
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