A social rental on Hoofdstraat
This apartment on Hoofdstraat sits in the heart of Hoensbroek, a town with a friendly, lived-in feel. It was a social housing rental, which meant the rent was set below the market level for the area. At €813 per month, it was keenly priced compared with the average of €950 for rentals in the neighbourhood. For context, apartments in Heerlen typically go for more. This home has not been online since 28 August 2026.
Maria Gewanden
Maria Gewanden is a residential area with a mix of ages, where a quarter of residents are 65 or over and a similar share are between 25 and 45. Many households are single people, making up nearly half of the homes here. The neighbourhood has a calm, established character, with a park just a short stroll away. The Maria Gewanden neighbourhood is well served by local amenities, and the town centre is within easy reach.
Daily life on the street
Hoofdstraat itself is practical for everyday errands. An Aldi is on your doorstep, with a Lidl just around the corner and a PLUS a couple of streets away. For schools, Basisschool de Vlieger is a five-minute walk, and Broeklandcollege for secondary education is close by too. The train station is about three kilometres off, and the municipality of Heerlen offers further options for shopping and leisure.
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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 Hoofdstraat 164, Hoensbroek
Was €813 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €813 was below the average of €950 for rentals in Maria Gewanden, and the median was also €950. With a floor area of 89 m², that worked out at roughly €9.13 per m², compared with the neighbourhood average of €10.33 per m². So it is on the keen side for the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, just the registered efficiency rating.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
An Aldi is just 42 metres away, so it is literally on your doorstep. A Lidl is 209 metres off, a PLUS is 453 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 748 metres from the home. Daily grocery shopping is very convenient from this location.
What schools are nearby?
Basisschool de Vlieger is 296 metres away, and Broeklandcollege for secondary education is 385 metres off. There are also special education options like Mgr. Hanssen at 727 metres and Basisschool Wonderwijs at 791 metres. Several primary schools are within a short walk.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 2.8 kilometres from the home. That is a manageable distance for cycling or a short drive, though it is not within walking distance for most people. The neighbourhood is otherwise well connected for local travel.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Maria Gewanden has about 3,420 residents, with a notable share of older people: 25% are 65 or over, while 30% are between 45 and 65. Single-person households make up 46% of the homes, and 24% are households with children. It is a settled, mixed-age area.
