Centrum, Valkenswaard
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Peperstraat 5B sits right in the centre of Valkenswaard, with the lively market square and shops just a couple of streets away. Built in 1963 and given an A energy label, it is both solid and efficient. At 89 m² it is compact but well laid out, and the asking price of €399,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 25% below the typical €529,950. For context, apartments in Valkenswaard vary widely, so this one stands out on price.
The neighbourhood Centrum is the bustling core of Valkenswaard, home to around 4,170 people. It is a dense, urban area with many singles and older residents, nearly half the households are one-person, and a third of the population is 65 or over. The streets are lively, with restaurants, a library and a park all within a five-minute walk. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a compact, walkable centre with a mix of ages.
For your morning bread or evening groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is similarly close. Jumbo and Nettorama are a couple of streets away. Families will find Openbare Basisschool 't Smelleken on your doorstep, and De Pionier a five-minute walk. The municipality Valkenswaard offers a full range of amenities, with a GP surgery and a park both within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Verhees Vastgoed & Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Peperstraat 5B, Valkenswaard
Data from Centrum
Data from Centrum
9 within 5 km
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About Peperstraat 5B, Valkenswaard
The asking price of €399,000 is about 25% below the average asking price in Centrum (€529,950) and also below the median of €449,500. However, the apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (89 m² vs 129 m²). Given the efficient A label and central location, the price is on the keen side compared to other listings in the area.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In the Centrum neighbourhood, about 28% of homes have label A and another 12.5% have A+. This means you can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes with lower labels.
The nearest train station is 10.4 km away, so this is not a location for daily train commuting. The area is better suited for those who drive or use local buses.
The Centrum neighbourhood recorded 320 total crimes in the latest data. This is a relatively high number for a small area, but it reflects the busy centre with shops and nightlife. As with any city centre, it is worth being aware of your surroundings.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool 't Smelleken is just 260 m away, De Pionier at 467 m, and de Grasspriet at 875 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.8 km away.
At the time of writing, there are 30 homes for sale in Centrum, Valkenswaard. The average time on market for sold homes is 48 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum