A modern apartment in Purmerend
This is a modern apartment on Pleinbuurt 8 in Purmerend, built in 2019 and finished to a high standard. The home is part of the Europa neighbourhood in the Weidevenne district, a planned area with a calm, orderly feel. At 45 m², it is compact, and the energy label A means running costs should stay low. The rent of €1,265 is well below the average for apartments in Purmerend, which sits at €1,853, so this one is keenly priced for the size.
The Europa neighbourhood
Europa is a quiet, residential part of Purmerend, with a mix of families and single-person households. The one resident review on sums it up as: "Nice people but boring" - a friendly, safe area, though not one with much going on. The neighbourhood has a strong community feel, with many households with children and a good number of older residents too. It is a place where people tend to know each other, and the streets are tidy and well-kept. For a sense of what it is like to live here, the Europa neighbourhood page has more detail.
Life on the street
Daily life here is straightforward. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, with an Aldi and a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a five-minute walk, and there is also a special primary school nearby. Secondary education is a bit further out, but the Vonk Purmerend campus is within walking distance. The train station is about 1.9 km away, so commuting is manageable. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Purmerend page covers the wider surroundings.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Quadyck Real Estate.
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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 Pleinbuurt 8, Purmerend
Is €1,265 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,265 is 32% below the average for rentals in the Europa neighbourhood, which is €1,853. However, this apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average, at 45 m² compared to 82 m². So the price is in line with what you get for the size, and it is on the lower end for the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is well-insulated and energy costs are likely to be low. The label is an official registration, so you can rely on it as a factual statement about the property's energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 572 metres away, which is a short walk. There are also an Aldi and a Dekamarkt within about 900 metres, so you have several options for daily shopping without needing to travel far.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is about 561 metres away, and there is also a special primary school, Het Plankier, at 432 metres. For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend is about 920 metres away, so older children can get there on foot or by bike.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.9 km from the apartment. That is a manageable distance for cycling, and it makes commuting to nearby cities straightforward.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Europa neighbourhood has a calm, residential character. The one resident review on describes it as "Nice people but boring", which suggests a friendly community without much nightlife or excitement. The area has a mix of families and single-person households, and it feels safe and quiet.
