Maria Gewanden, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Barbarapad sits in a calm part of Hoensbroek, with a practical layout and a C energy label. At €179,000, the asking price is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €287,727, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially compared to other apartments in Heerlen.
Maria Gewanden is a neighbourhood where older residents and singles are well represented, the average household size is 1.8, and a third of homes are single-person households. The housing stock is mostly from the 1970s (75% of homes), and three-quarters are apartments. With an address density of 1,701 per km², it feels urban but not hectic. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from statistics alone. For more context, see the Maria Gewanden neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and Lidl and PLUS are a couple of streets away. Primary school Basisschool de Vlieger is a five-minute walk, and the Broeklandcollege secondary school is also within walking distance. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the train station is 2.8 km away, a short cycle or bus ride. The municipality of Heerlen provides the broader setting; read more about the municipality of Heerlen.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including House Hunting Parkstad.
Details of this home
Barbarapad 10, Hoensbroek
Data from Maria Gewanden
Data from Maria Gewanden
28 within 5 km
32 within 5 km
About Barbarapad 10, Hoensbroek
The asking price of €179,000 is 38% below the average asking price in Maria Gewanden (€287,727). However, the floor area of 72 m² is also 36% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 113 m². Given the smaller size and C energy label, the price appears in line with what you'd expect for a compact apartment in this area.
The home has energy label C. That means it has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, not the best, but far from the worst. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label C, so it's a common rating here.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km from the apartment. That's about a 7-minute cycle or a 10-minute bus ride, making it feasible for commuting without a car.
Aldi is 619 m away (a 7-minute walk), Lidl is 684 m, and PLUS is 712 m. Albert Heijn is about 1 km away. So daily groceries are easily done on foot or by bike.
Basisschool de Vlieger (primary) is 537 m away, and Broeklandcollege (secondary) is 750 m away. Both are within a comfortable walking distance for children.
Currently, 22 homes are listed for sale in the neighbourhood. Over the past period, 65 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 68 days, indicating a fairly active market.
The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 166. Without a breakdown, it's hard to judge the severity, but it's a figure you can compare with other areas if safety is a concern.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Maria Gewanden