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Centrum-West, Oss
NeighbourhoodThis 1910 apartment on Begijnenstraat sits in the lively centre of Oss. With 83 m² of living space and an energy label D, it's a home with character that needs some attention on energy efficiency. At €285,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €375,000, but it's one of only two apartments currently for sale in the area. For context, apartments in Oss typically sell for around €4,353 per m².
Centrum-West is a densely built-up area with a mix of ages and housing types. About 55% of homes are single-family, and 41% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a very strong urban character, with over 2,900 addresses per km². One resident says: "This neighbourhood has many people with knives on fatbikes and is really not safe. The houses could be renovated." Another describes it as "a good experience, there's not really anything bad." A third resident notes: "It's a nice neighbourhood, but there are many older people living here, which is a shame for the youth. There are no loitering youths, so that's very nice." Based on three reviews, the average score is 6.34 out of 10. The neighbourhood Centrum-West has a high proportion of one-person households and a significant number of residents aged 65+.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. Jumbo and Albert Heijn are within a five-minute walk. KC Nicolaas primary school is on your doorstep, and Titus Brandsmalyceum secondary school is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or public garden is a couple of streets away. The municipality Oss offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Makelaardij de Leygraaf BV, Pararius, Vastgoed Nederland, and Funda.
Details of this home
Begijnenstraat 16A, Oss
Satisfactory · 3 residents
This neighbourhood has many people with knives on fatbikes and is really not safe. The houses could be renovated.
Auto-translated to English by AIit's a good experience, there's not really anything bad
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood, but there are many older people living here, which is a shame for the youth. There are no loitering youths, so that's very nice. The people are friendly and allow a lot. There is less nature; I would like to see more nature in my area. Thank you in advance for your time. Kind regards, Bas van Dinther
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About Begijnenstraat 16A, Oss
The asking price of €285,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €375,000, but this apartment is smaller (83 m²) than the average sold home (87 m²). The price per m² works out to about €3,434, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €4,353 per m². However, the energy label D means higher energy costs, and the home dates from 1910, so some renovation may be needed.
The energy label is D. This is less efficient than most homes currently for sale in Centrum-West, where all available properties have labels A, B, or C. A D label means you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a more modern home. It's worth factoring in potential improvements to bring the label up.
Residents have mixed views on safety. One review says the neighbourhood has "many people with knives on fatbikes" and feels unsafe, while another says it's "a good experience" with nothing really bad. The total number of crimes reported in the area is 181, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. It's a busy urban area, so typical city precautions apply.
Centrum-West has a mix of households: about 845 one-person households, 410 with children, and 465 without children. One resident noted that there are many older people, which they felt was a shame for the youth. There are primary and secondary schools within walking distance, and a park is a couple of streets away. The area is very urban, so green space is limited.
The train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities. The neighbourhood is very well connected, with a high density of addresses and amenities nearby.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: Ekoplaza at 282 m, PLUS at 334 m, Jumbo at 437 m, and Albert Heijn at 481 m. So daily groceries are very convenient, with options ranging from organic to mainstream.
The apartment is priced below the neighbourhood average, but the energy label D and age of the building may affect long-term value. The area has a mix of rental and owner-occupied homes, and the central location could appeal to tenants. However, you would need to assess the local rental market and potential renovation costs yourself.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum-West
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