A social rental flat in Overdie-Oost
This apartment on Arthurstraat sits in Overdie-Oost, a neighbourhood where life is lived at a steady, everyday pace. With 65 m² of floor space and a D energy label, it is a practical home for someone looking to rent through a housing corporation. The rent of €659 per month is in line with what you would expect for a social rental in this part of Alkmaar. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare with other apartments in Alkmaar.
Overdie-Oost through residents' eyes
Overdie-Oost is a mixed neighbourhood, and the three reviews we have reflect that. One resident calls it "Just okay" and mentions feeling "Unsafe in the evenings", while another simply says "Growing up". A third review, titled "foreign neighbourhood", describes it as a "nice and safe neighbourhood". So opinions vary, and it is worth reading those reviews yourself. The area is home to around 3,250 people, with a mix of families and single-person households, and a large share of homes are rented. For more context, have a look at the Overdie-Oost neighbourhood.
Daily life on Arthurstraat
For daily errands, you have an Albert Heijn and a Lidl both just around the corner, so picking up bread or groceries is easy. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Wegwijzer, is a couple of streets away, and there is also a secondary school, PCC Oosterhout, within a ten-minute walk. A GP practice is about a five-minute walk, and the train station is roughly 3 km away. The municipality of Alkmaar covers the wider area, and you can read more about the municipality of Alkmaar to see what the town has to offer.
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About Arthurstraat 62, Alkmaar
Is €659 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €659 per month is in line with what you would expect for a social rental apartment of 65 m² in Overdie-Oost. The energy label is D, which is the middle of the scale, so heating costs will be moderate. The neighbourhood has a mix of opinions from residents, so it is worth weighing the location and the rent together.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D, which is an official registration from EP-Online. It is a mid-range label, so you can expect energy costs that are neither very low nor very high. The label does not tell you anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How do residents describe living in Overdie-Oost?
Based on three reviews, opinions are divided. One resident says the neighbourhood is "nice and safe", while another mentions feeling "Unsafe in the evenings". A third review simply says "Growing up". The average score is 6.44 out of 10, so it is a neighbourhood with both positive and negative experiences.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of households?
Overdie-Oost has around 3,250 residents. About 45% of households are single-person, and 39% are households with children. The average household size is 2.2 people. This mix means you will find both families and people living alone in the area.
How far is the nearest supermarket and school?
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn and Lidl, both about 560 metres away, so daily shopping is a short walk. The closest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Wegwijzer, is 280 metres away, and the secondary school PCC Oosterhout is about 690 metres away.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this is a social housing rental, listed through a housing corporation. The rent of €659 per month is within the social housing threshold. The listing is available only via at the time of writing.
