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Heerlen-Centrum, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Akerstraat sits right in the thick of Heerlen-Centrum, a neighbourhood that's as lively as it is gritty. At €169,000, the asking price is a full 33% below the neighbourhood average of €254,054, a keen price for a 66 m² home, even if it's 31% smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Heerlen typically command higher prices per square metre.
Based on one resident review, Heerlen-Centrum gets a 7 out of 10. The resident says: "Personally, I think it's a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go and what I'm allowed to do. If I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe." They note crime and poverty are visible, but also that the city is modernising. The neighbourhood is densely populated, 2,835 people live here, mostly in single-person households (1,570). Only 5% of homes are single-family, and 19% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood Heerlen-Centrum is one of the most urbanised in the region.
For groceries, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Primary school children go to Basisschool Sint Tarcisius, a ten-minute walk, while secondary options like Bernardinuscollege are a couple of streets away. The municipality Heerlen has been investing in the city centre, with restaurants and a library within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Aquina Hollandes Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Akerstraat 17B, Heerlen
Good · 1 resident
Personally, I think it's a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go and what I'm allowed to do. If I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe. You can encounter strange people here and experience situations that don't happen just like that outside this area. There is a lot of crime, from young to old, and if you pay close attention, you can see a lot of it. On top of that, there is simply a lot of poverty here. I see more people on benefits than working, and with each year, more and more homeless people. I see that they are trying their best to modernise the city. They are doing quite well at that, but... take the Aurora flats, for example. They've painted them all nice colours now, but that doesn't mean you've removed the ghetto. The same junkies and dealers still live in the flats as before. And I still wouldn't recommend walking alone in the dark. I think Heerlen is becoming more modern every year, but it remains my crack neighbourhood. Accessibility is fine, but we still don't have things like e-scooters or e-steps. Tram or metro. I can understand the tram and metro, but we are really lagging behind when it comes to e-scooters, etc. A few years ago, we only got those bikes you can rent... and then they basically showed that we can't handle that responsibility at all here. We destroy everything here that has any money in it or doesn't belong to us.
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About Akerstraat 17B, Heerlen
The asking price of €169,000 is 33% below the average asking price in Heerlen-Centrum (€254,054). However, the floor area of 66 m² is 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 95 m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is on the keen side compared to other listings in the area.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. In Heerlen-Centrum, about 27% of homes have label A and 24% have label B, so this home is above average in energy performance. You can expect relatively low heating costs.
One resident rates the neighbourhood a 7 out of 10, saying it feels safe if you know the area, but newcomers might feel less secure. They mention visible crime and poverty, but also note ongoing modernisation. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 773, which is high for the area's population.
The nearest train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The central location means many amenities are within walking distance.
Yes, Jan Linders is just around the corner (302 m), and Albert Heijn is about a five-minute walk (618 m). Aldi and Jumbo are also within a ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is convenient.
Primary school Basisschool Sint Tarcisius is a ten-minute walk away (702 m). For secondary education, Bernardinuscollege (VWO and HAVO) is about 500-600 m away, and Grotiuscollege is 807 m. All are within easy reach.
There are currently 28 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €149,000 to €439,000. The average price per square metre is €2,968, so this apartment at €2,560/m² is below average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Heerlen-Centrum
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