Binnenstad, Purmerend
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Achterdijk sits right in the middle of the Binnenstad, where the streets buzz with cafés, shops and daily life. With 89 m² of living space and a B energy label, it's a practical home for someone who wants to be at the centre of things. The asking price of €495,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €450,000, but in line with the average price per m² of €5,577. For context, apartments in Purmerend tend to vary widely, so this one sits comfortably in the middle range.
The Binnenstad is a dense, urban area with 1,800 residents and a very high address density (2,876 addresses per km²). It's a mix of ages, with many singles (740 one-person households) and a fair number of over-65s (365). Families with children are fewer (150 households). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, central area where most homes are apartments (only 13% are single-family) and 29% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood Binnenstad is compact and walkable, with everything you need close by.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully simple. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, so grabbing bread or milk takes minutes. For a bigger shop, the Aldi is a couple of streets away. Schools are also within easy reach: the nearest primary school, Kindcentrum Willem Eggert, is about a ten-minute walk, and several secondary schools like Vonk Purmerend and Da Vinci College are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Purmerend offers a compact, historic centre with all amenities on your doorstep.
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Achterdijk 24, Purmerend
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About Achterdijk 24, Purmerend
The asking price of €495,000 is a bit above the neighbourhood median of €450,000, but the average price per m² in the Binnenstad is €5,577, which matches this apartment's €5,562 per m². Given the central location and good energy label, the price is in line with the market.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. In the Binnenstad, 25% of homes have label A+ and 17.9% have label A, so label B is above average for the area. You can expect reasonable energy costs.
The Albert Heijn is just 99 metres away, literally on your doorstep. There's also an Aldi at 259 metres and a Dekamarkt at 307 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Several secondary schools are within a five-minute walk: Vonk Purmerend at 440 metres, Da Vinci College at 529 metres, and Jan van Egmond Lyceum at 538 metres. The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum Willem Eggert, is 611 metres away.
The train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The Binnenstad recorded 383 total crimes, which is relatively high for a city centre. However, this is typical for a dense urban area with many shops and nightlife. It's always wise to check recent trends.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad