Binnenstad centrum, Den Bosch
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Ridderstraat 1B sits right in the lively centre of Den Bosch, with the market square and cathedral just a couple of streets away. At 231 m², it is a spacious home in a 1903 building, though the energy label G means heating costs will be high. At €225,000, the price is 69% below the neighbourhood average of €718,369, making it the cheapest of the 80 homes currently for sale in the area, a keen price for such a large property. For context, apartments in Den Bosch typically sell for around €6,234 per m².
The Binnenstad centrum is the historic core of Den Bosch, a dense urban area with a very strong city feel (address density 4,125 per km²). Most homes are apartments, and the population is young, nearly half are between 25 and 45. Many households are single-person, and the area is lively with restaurants, bars and shops. Crime figures are relatively high, as you would expect in a city centre. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad centrum neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For groceries, you can also walk to Ekoplaza within five minutes. Schools are a bit further out, the nearest primary school, KC Het IJzeren Kind, is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city's restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep. The municipality of Den Bosch offers a compact, walkable centre with all amenities close by; see the municipality of Den Bosch for more.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Boumij Makelaars.
Details of this home
Ridderstraat 1B, 'S-Hertogenbosch
Data from Binnenstad centrum
Data from Binnenstad centrum
33 within 5 km
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About Ridderstraat 1B, 'S-Hertogenbosch
At €225,000, this apartment is priced well below the neighbourhood average of €718,369 and is the cheapest of the 80 homes currently for sale in Binnenstad centrum. The floor area of 231 m² is 94% larger than the neighbourhood average of 119 m², so the price per m² is very low. However, the energy label G means higher energy costs, which may be a factor. Overall, the price is keen relative to the market.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and heating costs are likely to be high. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have better labels: 15.6% have A+, 20.8% have A, 14.3% have B, 28.6% have C, and 20.8% have D or lower. So this apartment is at the bottom end in terms of energy performance.
The apartment has a floor area of 231 m², which is 94% larger than the neighbourhood average of 119 m². It is a spacious home, especially for a city-centre apartment. The year of construction is 1903, so it has high ceilings and character, but also the energy drawbacks typical of older buildings.
Binnenstad centrum is the historic centre of Den Bosch, very lively with many restaurants, shops and cultural attractions. It is densely populated (address density 4,125 per km²) and most residents live in apartments. The population is young, with many singles. Crime figures are higher than average, as is common in city centres. Public transport is good, with the train station a ten-minute walk away.
The train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Albert Heijn is 215 m away (just around the corner), Jumbo is 346 m away, and Ekoplaza is 452 m away. An AH to go is 624 m away. So daily groceries are very convenient.
The nearest primary school is KC Het IJzeren Kind, about 2.8 km away (a ten-minute walk). Other primary schools like OBS De Koningslinde and Basisschool Het Molenven are around 3 km away. Secondary schools are about 1.7 km away. So schools are within reasonable distance but not on the doorstep.
In the most recent data, there were 1,428 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is relatively high, which is typical for a busy city centre. However, the area is popular and well-frequented, with a strong police presence.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad centrum