Nieuwe Markt en omgeving, Gouda
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Naaierstraat sits right in the heart of Gouda, where the streets hum with activity. At 91 m² with an A energy label, it's unusually efficient for a 1886 building. The rent of €2,195 is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €1,571, so it's on the high side, but you're paying for a spacious, well-insulated home in a central spot. For context, that's more than other apartments in Gouda typically go for.
The neighbourhood Nieuwe Markt e.o. is a dense urban pocket with 1,490 residents, mostly one-person households (625) and few families with children (135). The area feels lively during the day, but one resident notes: "Living in the city is fun, but I don't need to walk the streets alone at night." They add: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too." Green space is scarce, the same resident says "green in the city is almost nowhere to be seen." Crime figures are relatively high (376 incidents), which matches the cautious evening vibe.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Coop is just around the corner. Two primary schools are a couple of streets away: Casimirschool and St. Aloysius. The nearest secondary school, Het Segment, is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Gouda has a compact centre, so most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Rotsvast Gouda.
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The rent is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €1,571, so it's on the high side. However, this apartment is larger (91 m²) and has an A energy label, which is rare for a 1886 building. The average rent per m² in the area is €15.44, while this one works out to about €24.12 per m², significantly more. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value a central location and low energy costs.
One resident says: "In the evening, I find the neighbourhood a bit scary to walk through, sometimes some odd characters and there are some deals I've seen, but I don't get involved, I just live safely so far!" The area has a high crime rate (376 incidents), so it's worth being aware of your surroundings after dark.
It has an A energy label, which is excellent for a building from 1886. That means low heating costs and good insulation. Most homes in the neighbourhood are older and less efficient, so this is a standout feature.
Albert Heijn is just 39 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Coop is 232 metres away, and SPAR is 451 metres. For a larger shop, Lidl is 648 metres. You won't need to carry bags far.
Gouda railway station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Utrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague.
Yes, two primary schools are close: Casimirschool at 328 metres and St. Aloysius at 431 metres. The nearest secondary school, Het Segment, is 724 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
The nearest park or public garden is 600 metres away. One resident notes that "green in the city is almost nowhere to be seen," so if you value parks, this may not be the best area.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
So far, the people who live here are quite to themselves; I don't hear much from the neighbours or hardly see them. During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too. In the evening, I find the neighbourhood a bit scary to walk through, sometimes some odd characters and there are some deals I've seen, but I don't get involved, I just live safely so far! Green in the city is almost nowhere to be seen, maybe more maintenance for plants or trees?
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| Sale price | €564,200 | €411,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,603 | – |
| Rent price | €1,845 p/m | €1,845 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery. (Even in the city centre) However, my downstairs neighbour is fierce and unfriendly, people don't quickly help each other, and it's scary to walk the streets at night as a woman.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood. King's Day is always way too busy. Very little greenery, and there are often bits of plastic and stuff lying in the street. There might be a neighbourhood get-together but only 8 people go.
Auto-translated to English by AISo far, the people who live here are quite to themselves; I don't hear much from the neighbours or hardly see them. During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too. In the evening, I find the neighbourhood a bit scary to walk through, sometimes some odd characters and there are some deals I've seen, but I don't get involved, I just live safely so far! Green in the city is almost nowhere to be seen, maybe more maintenance for plants or trees?
Auto-translated to English by AINieuwe Park Oost is a cosy neighbourhood, and you definitely notice that at the annual neighbourhood barbecue. But sometimes there is noise nuisance in the evenings or when there is an event in the city centre. In the summer this is worse due to several groups of loitering youths playing music and shouting in various places in the park.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €572,310 | €430,873 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,278 | – |
| Rent price | €1,704 p/m | €1,704 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Little greenery, often a lot of rubbish. But there are good small businesses and supermarkets in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a cosy and nice neighbourhood where I feel very safe.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is safe, social and is growing towards a better environment and in terms of facilities.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of Poles
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a great neighbourhood, with many growing children and families, unfortunately the education in Goverwelle is not so good and the good primary schools are far away.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany trees cut down Kazerne Why ???? make the rest a bit cosy yourself RINUS
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a shame that the people in the Jozefhof hardly connect with each other; the owner-occupied apartments do, but the rental apartments have little interaction with each other. That might also be because the young people all work. But even when a neighbourhood party is organised, I don't see them either; making connections is not a thing, not even with the joy and sorrow fund. And what I also miss in this neighbourhood is a community centre; quite a lot of elderly people live here, which is a pity. And there are also people in this neighbourhood who are alone and lonely. Accessibility is good, safety could always be better. In the apartment complex, we sometimes have unwanted guests. Facilities are good; shops around the corner, GP and station are around the corner. Daily amenities are available.
Auto-translated to English by AINo problems, just put in a bit of effort yourself, if everyone does that it's fine
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €499,634 | €415,126 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,400 | – |
| Rent price | €1,598 p/m | €1,568 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
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