Meezenbroek, Heerlen
This two-bedroom apartment on Henri Jonasstraat sits in a quiet part of Heerlen, with a park just around the corner. At 48 m² it is compact but efficiently laid out, and the 2009 build means modern standards throughout. The rent of €863 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €1,350, partly because this is a social-housing property. For context, apartments in Heerlen vary widely in price and size.
Meezenbroek is a mixed residential area with a high proportion of families, 71% of homes are single-family houses. Around a quarter of homes are owner-occupied, the rest rental. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 1,705 per km²) and a diverse age profile. No resident reviews are available for this area, so the picture comes from statistics. The Meezenbroek neighbourhood is well served by local amenities.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and a Jumbo and Lidl are within a couple of streets further. Several secondary schools are within walking distance, including Yuverta vmbo (a five-minute walk) and Techniekcollege Parkstad. For younger children, a primary school is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.9 km away, a 20-minute walk or short cycle. The municipality of Heerlen offers further facilities.
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Details of this home
Henri Jonasstraat 5A, Heerlen
Data from Meezenbroek
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About Henri Jonasstraat 5A, Heerlen
Yes, it is on the low side. The neighbourhood average rent for available properties is €1,350, and the average per m² is €16.88. At €863 for 48 m², you are paying about €18 per m², which is slightly above the neighbourhood average per m², but the total is well below the median because the apartment is smaller than average.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B means the home is quite efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The building was constructed in 2009, so it meets modern building standards.
Meezenbroek has a family-friendly profile: 71% of homes are single-family houses, and there are 480 households with children. The area has several schools within walking distance, including primary and secondary options. The park is just around the corner, and the neighbourhood feels urban but not overcrowded.
An Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and a Jumbo and Lidl are within a couple of streets further. For dining, a restaurant is just around the corner. The train station is 1.9 km away, and a GP practice is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a library and a park within easy reach.
Yes, the listing indicates it is social housing. The rent of €863 is below the social-housing threshold, and the property is likely offered through a housing corporation. This means eligibility criteria apply, such as income limits.
At 48 m², this apartment is 40% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 80 m². That explains the lower total rent, though the price per m² is slightly above average. It is a compact home, suitable for a single person or a couple.
6 homes in the district Meezenbroek-Schaesbergerveld