Engelenburg, Veenendaal
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Sterke Arm in Veenendaal's Engelenburg neighbourhood is a down-to-earth home with a clear price advantage. At €295,000, it sits 27% below the average asking price in the area, which makes it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Veenendaal. The 60 m² floor area is compact but efficient, and the 1970 build with energy label E means heating costs are something to factor in.
Engelenburg is a densely built urban area with a mix of ages, 45% of homes were built between 1970 and 1990, and 35% after 2010. It's a lively, high-density neighbourhood (address density 3099 per km²). Based on two reviews, opinions are split: one resident describes it as "Good" and "Cosy", while another says the "Neighbourhood is deteriorating rapidly", citing loitering, litter and antisocial behaviour. The area has a high proportion of one-person households and a significant number of residents aged 65 and over. For a fuller picture, see the Engelenburg neighbourhood.
Daily errands are straightforward: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Wereldkidz De Vlieger is a five-minute walk, and Montessori Kind Centrum Aan de Basis is also within easy reach. Secondary education is at Rembrandt College, about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city centre of the municipality of Veenendaal is easily accessible.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Ginkel Bemmelen NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
De Sterke Arm 133, Veenendaal
Good · 2 residents
It keeps getting worse, lots of loiterers, both in the evening and at night, rubbish is thrown everywhere, bags are not collected so rats run over them, homeless people in the building, people urinate everywhere. It's too sad for words there.
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About De Sterke Arm 133, Veenendaal
The asking price is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €406,315, which makes it keen compared to other listings. However, the floor area of 60 m² is 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 89 m², so the price per square metre is in line with the market. Homes in Engelenburg sell quickly, typically within 14 days, so it's a competitive segment.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, 50% of homes here have label A or better. An E label means higher energy costs for heating and electricity, so you should expect utility bills to be more significant than in a more efficient home.
The train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Albert Heijn is 354 m away (just around the corner), and Hoogvliet is 480 m away (a couple of streets). Ekoplaza, Boni and Aldi are also within walking distance, so daily shopping is well covered.
Primary school Wereldkidz De Vlieger is 414 m away (a five-minute walk), and Montessori Kind Centrum Aan de Basis is 646 m away. For secondary education, Rembrandt College is 638 m away (about a ten-minute walk).
The neighbourhood recorded 148 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area. Resident reviews are mixed: one calls it "Good" and "Cosy", while another describes deterioration with loitering and litter. It's worth visiting at different times to get your own impression.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: 940 one-person households, 485 with children, and 405 without children. The largest age group is 65 and over (1005 residents), followed by 25-45 (875). This suggests a diverse community with both young professionals and retirees.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Engelenburg