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Heerlen-Centrum, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis is a social-housing apartment on Pancratiusstraat in Heerlen, offered at €763 per month. The rent is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €1,383, which is keen for the area. The home has 76 m² of floor space, 45% smaller than the local average of 138 m². For context, apartments in Heerlen vary widely in size and price.
Heerlen-Centrum is a dense urban neighbourhood with a mix of residents. One resident describes it as safe if you know the area, but notes crime and poverty are visible. They say: 'There is a lot of crime, from young to old, and if you pay close attention, you can see a lot of it.' The neighbourhood is undergoing modernisation, but the resident adds: 'take the Aurora flats, for example. They've painted them all nice colours now, but that doesn't mean you've removed the ghetto.' Based on this single review, the area has a mixed reputation. The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a high proportion of older residents. Heerlen-Centrum is one of the most urban parts of the city.
For daily groceries, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Jumbo is also within walking distance. For schools, the VWO of Bernardinuscollege is a couple of streets away, and the Havo of the same school is a five-minute walk. Basisschool Sint Tarcisius is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre with restaurants and a library is on your doorstep. The municipality of Heerlen manages local amenities and services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only.
Details of this home
Pancratiusstraat 24, Heerlen
Good · 1 resident
Personally, I think it's a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go and what I'm allowed to do. If I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe. You can encounter strange people here and experience situations that don't happen just like that outside this area. There is a lot of crime, from young to old, and if you pay close attention, you can see a lot of it. On top of that, there is simply a lot of poverty here. I see more people on benefits than working, and with each year, more and more homeless people. I see that they are trying their best to modernise the city. They are doing quite well at that, but... take the Aurora flats, for example. They've painted them all nice colours now, but that doesn't mean you've removed the ghetto. The same junkies and dealers still live in the flats as before. And I still wouldn't recommend walking alone in the dark. I think Heerlen is becoming more modern every year, but it remains my crack neighbourhood. Accessibility is fine, but we still don't have things like e-scooters or e-steps. Tram or metro. I can understand the tram and metro, but we are really lagging behind when it comes to e-scooters, etc. A few years ago, we only got those bikes you can rent... and then they basically showed that we can't handle that responsibility at all here. We destroy everything here that has any money in it or doesn't belong to us.
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Data from Heerlen-Centrum
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53 within 5 km
About Pancratiusstraat 24, Heerlen
The rent of €763 is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €1,383, making it a keen price for the area. However, the apartment is social housing, so the rent is regulated. The floor area of 76 m² is smaller than the local average of 138 m², which partly explains the lower price.
The energy label is F, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. The exact running costs depend on usage and energy prices.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or travel.
Heerlen-Centrum is a very urban area with a high address density. One resident describes it as safe if you know where to go, but notes visible crime and poverty. The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a large share of older residents. Modernisation efforts are ongoing, but the area retains a mixed character.
Yes, Jan Linders is 433 m away, Albert Heijn is 489 m, and Jumbo is 709 m. All are within a short walk, so daily shopping is convenient.
Nearby schools include the VWO of Bernardinuscollege (564 m), the Havo of the same school (663 m), and Basisschool Sint Tarcisius (823 m). These are within walking distance for older children.
Yes, the listing indicates it is social housing. The rent is €763 per month, which is below the social housing threshold. Eligibility criteria apply, typically based on income.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Heerlen-Centrum
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