A calm apartment in Hofpoel
This apartment on Prins Hendriklaan 140 sits in Hofpoel, a quiet part of Brunssum where life moves at a gentle pace. The home was built in 1977 and carries an energy label B, which points to reasonable running costs. With a living area of 85 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €175,000 works out at €2,059 per square metre. That price sits 3% below the WOZ value, and the verdict is that it is keen compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, [apartments in Brunssum]( /koopwoningen/brunssum/appartementen/ ) give you a sense of what is on offer nearby.
The home itself
The listing does not go into detail about the layout, so the exact number of rooms and bedrooms is not stated. What is clear is that this is a 1977 apartment with an energy label B, which is an efficient label. The living area comes to 85 square metres according to the BAG registration. Beyond that, the agent has not provided further specifications about the interior or any outdoor space.
Life in Hofpoel
Hofpoel is a small neighbourhood with around 930 residents, and a large share of them are 65 or older, at 37%. Many households are single-person, making up 56% of the total. Across the municipality of Brunssum, residents give an average score of 6.83 based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Good!!!! Only in the supermarkets the friendliness could be a bit better." Another simply notes "Reasonable." The neighbourhood itself is home to a mix of ages, with 22% of residents between 25 and 45, and 23% between 45 and 65. [The Hofpoel neighbourhood]( /buurt/hofpoel-brunssum/ ) has its own character within the wider town.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Jan Linders supermarket is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Trampoline and Basisschool De Opstap are both within a five-minute walk. Huisartsenpraktijk Parkstad is a couple of streets away, and BENU Apotheek Oud-Brunssum is just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Brunssum, Prinses Marijkestraat, is on your doorstep with lines 2, 56 and 337. The train station at Hoensbroek is about 5.7 kilometres away. [The municipality of Brunssum]( /gemeente/brunssum/ ) covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €181,000, and the asking price sits 3% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €107,000 to €181,000. As for the address itself, the noise from road traffic is measured at 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise at 43 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though this is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the 2050 flood risk remains low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via A New Home Makelaardij. The listing is as it stands now, with the details provided by the agent.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Prins Hendriklaan 140, Brunssum
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €175,000 for an apartment with a living area of 85 square metres according to the BAG registration. That works out at €2,059 per square metre. The price verdict is that it is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. The asking price sits 3% below the WOZ value of €181,000.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively efficient in terms of energy use, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1977.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €181,000. The asking price of €175,000 sits 3% below that value. Over the past five years, between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €107,000 to €181,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is sand. Note that 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, though this home dates from 1977.
How noisy is the location?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Aircraft noise is measured at 43 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flood and heat risks here?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated for this address. The current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Jan Linders is about 467 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 512 metres away, so both are within a short walk. There are also Albert Heijn, Lidl and Aldi within about 1.2 kilometres. In total there are 23 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Trampoline is about 229 metres away, and Basisschool De Opstap is about 256 metres away. Both are primary schools within easy walking distance. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, and secondary education is about 1.8 kilometres away.
How is the public transport from here?
The nearest bus stop is Brunssum, Prinses Marijkestraat, about 130 metres away, with lines 2, 56 and 337. Brunssum Busstation is about 190 metres away with more lines. The nearest train station is Hoensbroek, about 5.7 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Brunssum?
Across the municipality of Brunssum, residents give an average score of 6.83 based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Good!!!! Only in the supermarkets the friendliness could be a bit better." Another simply notes "Reasonable." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Hofpoel neighbourhood.
