A social rental apartment on Middellaan
This apartment on Middellaan sits in the Schorsmolen neighbourhood, a short walk from the centre of Breda. At 64 m² with an energy label B, it is a compact home in a lively part of town. The rent of €904 a month is well below the average for rental homes in the area, which stands at €1,696, so it is keenly priced. For context, apartments in Breda typically command higher rents.
The Schorsmolen neighbourhood
Schorsmolen is a mixed neighbourhood, and the three resident reviews reflect that. One resident says: "Lots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here. The front door looks like a rubbish dump, nobody cleans it up, the council does nothing about it." Another says: "My neighbourhood is safe and close to all shops, sometimes I get bothered by bicycles during a festival or special events, but overall it's fine to live here." A third adds: "I have been living in this neighbourhood for 6 years. And I have never had any unpleasant experiences." Based on three reviews, the picture is varied. The area is dominated by single-person households, with many younger residents. The Schorsmolen neighbourhood is close to the station and the city centre.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Aldi and Coop are within a ten-minute walk. For schools, De Singel SO is on your doorstep, and Kbs De Weerijs is a five-minute walk. Secondary options like Michaël college are a bit further out. The train station is 1.6 km away, so a ten-minute walk or short cycle. The municipality of Breda offers a full range of amenities nearby.
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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.
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About Middellaan 203, Breda
Is €904 a month a fair rent for this apartment?
At €904 a month, this apartment is well below the average rent in Schorsmolen, which is €1,696. The cheapest rental in the neighbourhood is €1,142, so this is on the low side. Given the 64 m² floor area and energy label B, the rent is keenly priced compared with other listings in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration. A B label is relatively efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label is registered in the national EP-Online database and gives an indication of the home's energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Albert Heijn is just 178 metres away, so you can be there in a couple of minutes on foot. Ekoplaza is 390 metres, and there are further options like Aldi and Coop within about 600 to 640 metres. Daily groceries are very accessible from this address.
What are the schools like nearby?
De Singel SO, a special education school, is 207 metres away. Kbs De Weerijs, a primary school, is 553 metres. For secondary education, Michaël college is 1.2 km and Orion Lyceum is 1.3 km. Several schools are within easy walking distance.
How do residents describe the neighbourhood?
Resident reviews are mixed. One mentions drug addicts and homeless people, and a front door that is not cleaned. Another says the neighbourhood is safe and close to shops, with occasional bicycle nuisance during festivals. A third has lived there for six years without unpleasant experiences. It is a varied picture.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this is a social housing rental, which means the rent is regulated and the home is let through a housing corporation. The rent of €904 is below the social housing threshold, and eligibility criteria typically apply. The listing is available.
