Hoornes-West, Katwijk
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Heinsiusstraat 6 sits in a part of Katwijk built in the mid-1960s, with a no-nonsense layout typical of the era. At 78 m² it offers a manageable floor plan, though the energy label G means heating costs will be a consideration. The asking price of €325,000 is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €401,846, making it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Katwijk.
Hoornes-West is a dense, lively part of Katwijk with a mix of ages and household types. The area has a strong urban feel, address density is over 3,000 per km², and a young population, with the largest age group between 25 and 45. Most homes are flats (93%), and the majority were built between 1945 and 1970. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (around 815) and relatively few families with children. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from CBS data alone. For a broader view of the area, you can read more about the Hoornes-West neighbourhood.
For your morning bread and groceries, you have a Lidl just around the corner, a Dirk, and an Albert Heijn, all within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are a bit further away: the nearest, PC Oranje Nassauschool, is about 2.5 km, so you'd likely cycle or drive. For secondary education, Teylingen College is. A park or public garden is just 200 m away, and a GP's practice is 300 m. The neighbourhood sits within the municipality of Katwijk, which offers coastal amenities and a town centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Duijn Makelaardij B.V.
Details of this home
Heinsiusstraat 6, Katwijk (Zh)
Data from Hoornes-West
Data from Hoornes-West
22 within 5 km
17 within 5 km
About Heinsiusstraat 6, Katwijk (Zh)
The asking price of €325,000 is 19% below the average asking price in Hoornes-West (€401,846) and also below the median of €395,000. Recently sold apartments in the neighbourhood went for an average of €450,379, so this listing is priced on the low side relative to the local market. However, the energy label G may deter some buyers and could mean higher monthly costs.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, indicating poor insulation and high energy consumption. You can expect significant heating bills, especially in winter. In Hoornes-West, most available apartments have better labels: 7.7% have label A, 15.4% label B, and 53.8% label C. Only 23.1% are rated D or lower, so this home is among the least efficient in the area.
The nearest train station is 7.6 km away, so commuting by rail would require a bus or bike ride to the station. The neighbourhood is better suited for car or bus travel for longer journeys.
Hoornes-West recorded 226 total crimes in the latest CBS data. Without a breakdown by type, it's hard to judge severity, but the figure gives a sense of overall reported incidents. The area is densely populated and urban, which can correlate with higher crime numbers.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 200 m away, so you have green space on your doorstep. The neighbourhood also has a library at 400 m and a restaurant at 300 m, adding to local amenities.
There are 13 apartments for sale in Hoornes-West, with prices ranging from €310,000 to €449,000. The average floor area is 83 m², so this 78 m² apartment is slightly smaller than average but priced well below the average per m² of €4,913.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hoornes-West
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