Binnenstad, Maastricht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Helmstraat sits right in the lively centre of Maastricht. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At 113 m², it is 49% larger than the neighbourhood average, and the rent of €1,995 is 19% above the local average of €1,675, on the high side, but you get a lot of space for it. Compared to other apartments in Maastricht, this is a generous floor plan.
Binnenstad is the historic core of Maastricht, with a very high address density of 4,813 addresses per km², you are right in the thick of it. The population is young: over half are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person (1,585 out of 1,870). Families with children are rare (50 households). The neighbourhood has a high crime rate (1,232 total offences), which is typical for a city centre. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the lively atmosphere and convenience, though no specific quotes are available. This is the Binnenstad neighbourhood in a nutshell: vibrant, urban, and never quiet.
Your daily shopping is a 37-metre walk to Albert Heijn, literally on your doorstep. For other groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner and SPAR is a couple of streets away. Montessori Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Sint Aloysius is also within easy reach. The city centre's restaurants, cafés and shops are all within walking distance. This is all part of the municipality of Maastricht, a compact city where everything is close by.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Pooters Makelaardij. The agent has not published an energy label, so that detail is missing from the listing.
Details of this home
Helmstraat 5C07, Maastricht
Data from Binnenstad
Data from Binnenstad
33 within 5 km
44 within 5 km
About Helmstraat 5C07, Maastricht
The rent is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €1,675, but the floor area (113 m²) is 49% larger than the average of 76 m². So you are paying more, but you get significantly more space. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra square metres and the central location.
The floor area is 113 m², which is well above the neighbourhood average of 76 m².
Albert Heijn is just 37 metres away, so you can do your daily shopping in under a minute. Jumbo is 315 metres away, and SPAR is 493 metres.
Montessori Basisschool is 222 metres away, Basisschool Sint Aloysius is 433 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Binnenstad is 680 metres. All are primary schools within walking distance.
The train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15,20 minute walk.
Binnenstad is the historic centre of Maastricht, very densely built-up with a young population (over half aged 15,25). It is lively and urban, with many singles and few families. The crime rate is high, typical for a city centre.
Pooters Makelaardij has published only the street and price.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad