Hoornes-West, Katwijk
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hoorneslaan sits in a lively part of Katwijk, with the North Sea dunes and the town centre both within easy reach. At 78 m² and with an E energy label, it's a solid home that could benefit from some modernisation. The asking price of €380,000 is in line with the market, given that the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,913 and similar apartments in Katwijk sell for around that level. For more context, see apartments in Katwijk.
Hoornes-West is a dense urban area with a mix of flats and some houses, built mostly between 1945 and 1970. It's home to around 3,300 people, with many single-person households and a fair number of young adults. The area feels busy and central, with an address density of over 3,000 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a typical Dutch post-war residential area. To learn more, see the Hoornes-West neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl and Dirk are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk, and secondary schools are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest GP is on your doorstep, and a park or public garden is just a couple of streets away. For a wider range of amenities, the centre of Katwijk is a short cycle ride. The municipality of Katwijk covers the coastal towns and offers good local facilities. See the municipality of Katwijk for more.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Alpina Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Hoorneslaan 255, Katwijk
Data from Hoornes-West
Data from Hoornes-West
23 within 5 km
24 within 5 km
About Hoorneslaan 255, Katwijk
The asking price of €380,000 is in line with the neighbourhood market. The average sale price in Hoornes-West is around €450,000, but that includes larger homes. For apartments of this size (78 m²), the average price per m² is €4,913, which would give about €383,000. So the price is competitive without being a bargain.
An E label means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern home. In Hoornes-West, most homes for sale have a C label or better, so this one is below average. You may want to consider improvements like better insulation or a new heating system to reduce costs.
The nearest train station is 7.6 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bike, bus or car to reach it. The area is better served by local bus routes for getting around Katwijk and nearby towns.
Hoornes-West has a high proportion of single-person households and young adults (25-45 years), so it's a popular area for professionals. The urban feel with shops and services nearby suits a busy lifestyle. The apartment itself is compact, which fits a single person or a couple.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, so it's on your doorstep. The dunes and beach are also within cycling distance, making it easy to enjoy the coast. The neighbourhood itself is quite built-up, but green space is close by.
In Hoornes-West, sold homes took an average of 30 days to sell, which is fairly quick. This suggests reasonable demand. The current listing has 13 apartments for sale, so there is some choice, but good properties don't linger.
Primary schools are within a five-minute walk, and secondary schools are about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary is PC Oranje Nassauschool (2.1 km) and Julianaschool Rijnsburg (2.2 km). For secondary, Teylingen College and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are around 2.3-2.5 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hoornes-West