Ondiep

Ondiep
Working-class district
Historic Street In Ondiep
Interactive map of Ondiep
Established1915

Ondiep is a characteristic working-class neighborhood in Utrecht-Northwest, known for its close-knit community and deep-rooted working-class heritage. Built literally on the shallow banks of the Vecht River, the neighborhood creates a vibrant contrast between the river's historic quays and the bustle of Amsterdamsestraatweg.

Ondiep was constructed starting 1915. From the 1930, the district was used to house "abnormals", under the supervision of police, social work and medical workers. While it was intended to have an educational function, training its resident to integrate into society and eventually move out of Ondiep, this seldom happened, adding to the district's reputation as a ghetto within Utrecht.

The population has traditionally been highly sedentary with a high percentage of people being born there continuing to live in the district after marriage.

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