A quiet apartment in Drift
This rental apartment on Helmbloemmeen sits in the Drift neighbourhood of Harderwijk, a calm corner of the Stadsweiden district. The home was part of the social housing stock, with a monthly last known rent of €912. At 55 m², it was a compact living space, and the price sat above the neighbourhood average for rentals, which was €682 per month. For context, apartments in Harderwijk generally reflect the local market conditions. This home has not been online since 13 September 2026.
The Drift neighbourhood
Drift is a small neighbourhood with around 535 residents, and the figures show a mix of ages, with a notable share of people over 65. Most households are single-person, making up 71% of the total, and the area has a strong urban feel with a high address density. The neighbourhood is primarily made up of flats, with only 17% being single-family homes. The Drift neighbourhood offers a quiet, established setting within Harderwijk.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from here. A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, roughly a five-minute walk, and an Albert Heijn is a bit further out. For families, several primary schools are within easy reach, including Vrije School Valentijn and Christelijke basisschool Het Baken, both a couple of streets away. The train station is about 1.2 km from the home, and a park is a ten-minute walk, so there is green space nearby. The municipality of Harderwijk provides the wider amenities and services.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Helmbloemmeen 8, Harderwijk
Was €912 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €912 was above the average for rentals in the Drift neighbourhood, which stood at €682 per month. The average price per square metre in the area was €11.37, and this home worked out at roughly €16.58 per m². With only one rental at the time available in the neighbourhood, the market here was limited, so this price reflected a specific segment of the local supply.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is D. This is an official registration, recorded in the national energy label database. Label D sat in the middle of the scale, meaning energy costs were likely to be moderate compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The label itself does not indicate the condition of the building.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
A Jumbo supermarket is located 285 metres from the home, which is just around the corner and convenient for daily shopping. An Albert Heijn is about 1.3 km away, and a Vomar is roughly 1.5 km from the apartment. With 21 supermarkets within a 5 km radius, there are plenty of options for groceries in the wider area.
What schools are nearby?
Several primary schools are within easy walking distance. Vrije School Valentijn is 312 metres away, Christelijke basisschool Het Baken is 320 metres, and K.B.S Alfons Ariëns is 402 metres from the home. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.8 km away, so school runs are manageable on foot or by bike.
How is the neighbourhood for public transport?
The train station is 1.2 km from the apartment, which is a reasonable distance for catching a train. The neighbourhood has a strong urban character with a high address density, so local amenities are generally close by. For daily commuting, the station provides a practical link, though specific routes are not detailed here.
What kind of households live in Drift?
Drift is a neighbourhood with a high proportion of single-person households, at 71% of the total. Around 17% of households have children, and 12% are couples without children. The age profile shows a significant share of residents over 65, at 31%, alongside a younger group aged 25 to 45, making up 32% of the population.
