Bekkerveld, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Burg. Waszinkstraat sits in a quiet residential part of Bekkerveld, a neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and post-war homes. At 61 m² it's compact, but the layout makes efficient use of the space. The price of €225,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €354,400, making it the cheapest of the five apartments currently for sale here. Compared to other apartments in Heerlen, this one is priced keenly for its size.
Bekkerveld is a residential area with a strong sense of community. Two-thirds of the homes are single-family houses, and 82% are owner-occupied. The population is diverse: about a third are over 65, while a quarter are between 25 and 45. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood has a local park just a couple of streets away and a GP practice on your doorstep. The area feels settled and quiet, with the municipality of Heerlen investing in green spaces and local amenities.
For your daily shopping, PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and Jan Linders is a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance: Basisschool Sint Tarcisius is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like De Nieuwe Thermen and Grotiuscollege are even closer. The train station is 1.9 km away, a 20-minute walk or short cycle. A restaurant and a library are also within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Troost Onroerend Goed and Pararius.
Details of this home
Burg. Waszinkstraat 53, Heerlen
Data from Bekkerveld
Data from Bekkerveld
29 within 5 km
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About Burg. Waszinkstraat 53, Heerlen
The asking price of €225,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €354,400, and it's the cheapest apartment currently for sale in Bekkerveld. However, the floor area of 61 m² is 61% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 157 m², so the price per square metre is actually higher than average. Given the compact size, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small apartment in this area.
The energy label is D. This means the home has average energy efficiency. Heating costs will be moderate, but not as low as with a modern A-label home. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have a label D or lower, and 20% have label A, so this apartment is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute cycle. It's a reasonable distance for commuting, though you'd likely want a bike or car for daily use.
There are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool Sint Tarcisius is 387 m away, and secondary schools like De Nieuwe Thermen (125 m), Vrijeschool Parkstad (351 m), and Grotiuscollege (368 m) are even closer. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
Currently, there are 5 apartments for sale in Bekkerveld. This one is the cheapest at €225,000, while the most expensive is €429,000. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €354,400, so this apartment is significantly below that.
The neighbourhood recorded 80 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an urban area. The address density is 2,286 per km², indicating a fairly dense residential area. Overall, Bekkerveld is considered a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Bekkerveld
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