Herculesstraat 318
Planetenbuurt-Noord, Alphen aan den Rijn
AreaA social rental on Herculesstraat
This apartment on Herculesstraat sits in the Planetenbuurt-Noord neighbourhood of Alphen aan den Rijn, a part of town with a lively, family-oriented feel. At 84 square metres, the home offers a comfortable amount of space for a couple or a small family. The rent of €1,012 per month is in line with what you would expect for a social rental of this size in this area. For context, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn generally command similar rents.
The Planetenbuurt-Noord neighbourhood
Planetenbuurt-Noord is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents, and a good number of households with children. The streets are quiet and well-kept, and the neighbourhood has a strong sense of community. The Planetenbuurt-Noord neighbourhood is home to around 1,700 people, with a fairly even spread of ages. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture here is based on the official statistics.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. For groceries, you have Albert Heijn just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Aldi a couple of streets away, and Lidl within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Samenwerkingsschool Vivace is a five-minute walk, and Scala College is just a bit further. The park is on your doorstep, and the train station is about four kilometres away, so commuting takes a bit of planning. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers a good range of local amenities.
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About Herculesstraat 318, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Is the rent of €1,012 per month reasonable for this apartment?
The rent is in line with what you would expect for a social rental apartment of 84 square metres in Alphen aan den Rijn. The price reflects the size and the neighbourhood, and it is comparable to similar listings in the area. The energy label is D, which is average, so heating costs will be moderate.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D, which is an official registration from EP-Online. It indicates the home's energy performance, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. A D label is in the middle of the scale, so you can expect reasonable energy costs, though not the lowest possible.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Albert Heijn is about 550 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Hoogvliet and Aldi are both around 590 metres, and Lidl is about 720 metres. For a bigger shop, Jumbo is just under a kilometre away. So daily groceries are very convenient from this location.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. Samenwerkingsschool Vivace, a primary school, is about 380 metres away. Scala College, a secondary school, is about 410 metres. There are also special education options like Auris De Weerklank at 310 metres and Op Maat at 440 metres. So school runs are short.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 3.8 kilometres from the apartment. That is a short drive or a bike ride of about 15 minutes. Public transport connections are not detailed in the listing, but the distance to the station is manageable for occasional commutes.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Planetenbuurt-Noord is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. About 44% of households have children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The area has a high address density, so it feels urban, but there is a park just 300 metres away for green space.
