Heerlen-Centrum, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Raadhuisstraat sits in the heart of Heerlen, a neighbourhood that feels both central and raw. With 68 m² and an energy label G, it's a home that needs some love, but the price reflects that. At €178,000, it's 30% below the average asking price in the area, which makes it a notably keen option compared to other apartments in Heerlen.
Heerlen-Centrum is a dense urban area with a very high address density (2957 addresses per km²). It's a place of contrasts: one resident describes it as "safe" but adds that "if I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe", pointing to crime and poverty. The same resident notes that the city is modernising, but "it remains my crack neighbourhood." Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores a 7 out of 10. The population is mostly single-person households (1570 out of 2835 residents), and there are few families with children. For more context, see the municipality Heerlen page.
For groceries, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Daily bread and essentials are easy to pick up. There's a primary school, Basisschool Eikenderveld, a five-minute walk away, and secondary schools like Bernardinuscollege are within 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.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Zekerheuts Makelaardij | Hulsberg. The listing is available on multiple platforms.
Details of this home
Raadhuisstraat 66, 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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About Raadhuisstraat 66, Heerlen
The asking price of €178,000 is 30% below the average asking price in Heerlen-Centrum (€254,054) and also below the median of €249,500. Given the small floor area (68 m²) and poor energy label G, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a home that needs renovation. Comparable apartments in the area sell for around €238,000 on average.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, meaning the home is not energy-efficient. You can expect high heating and electricity bills compared to a well-insulated home. In Heerlen-Centrum, only 9.1% of homes have label A+ or better, while 24.2% are rated D or lower. Renovating to improve the label could reduce long-term costs.
Based on one resident review, the neighbourhood scores 7/10. The resident says it's safe if you know where to go, but notes crime and poverty. There were 773 total crimes reported in the area. It's a mixed picture: the city is modernising, but some issues remain. Walking alone at night is not recommended by the resident.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The area is very urban, so public transport options are generally good.
Yes, Jan Linders is 284 metres away (just around the corner), and Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 500 metres away (a couple of streets). Jumbo is 651 metres away. Daily shopping is very convenient.
Basisschool Eikenderveld is 599 metres away (a five-minute walk). For secondary education, Bernardinuscollege (VWO and HAVO) is within 671,741 metres. There are also special education options nearby.
At 68 m², this apartment is 28% smaller than the average in Heerlen-Centrum (95 m²). It's a compact home, typical for a flat in a dense urban centre. The average price per m² in the area is €2,968, so this home's price per m² is about €2,618, below average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Heerlen-Centrum
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