A social rental apartment on Sint Barbarastraat
This apartment on Sint Barbarastraat in Heerlen is a social housing rental, listed at €817 per month. The home is part of the Palemig neighbourhood, a quiet residential area with a mix of ages. With 57 m² of living space and an energy label C, the rent sits in line with what you would expect for a home of this size in Heerlen. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Heerlen.
Palemig: a settled, mixed neighbourhood
Palemig is a neighbourhood where around 675 people live, with a fairly even spread across age groups. About a third of households are single-person, and another third are families with children, so the streets see a mix of routines. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, which tends to give an area a stable feel. There are no resident reviews available for Palemig yet, so the picture here comes from the neighbourhood statistics. You can read more about the Palemig neighbourhood on its own page.
Daily life around Sint Barbarastraat
For daily shopping, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, about 894 metres away, with another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo within a couple of streets further. Schools are close too: Yuverta vmbo Heerlen is a five-minute walk, and the Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg is about 500 metres away. The train station is 2.4 km from the home, which is a manageable distance for a commute. The wider area falls under the municipality of Heerlen, which covers services and local amenities.
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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 Sint Barbarastraat 175, Heerlen
Is €817 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €817 for a 57 m² apartment with energy label C is in line with what you would expect for social housing in Heerlen. The price reflects the size and the neighbourhood, where most homes are owner-occupied. There are no comparable rental listings available in Palemig at the moment, so the market here is thin. The rent is set by the landlord, and for social housing it follows the regulated limits.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A C label sits in the middle of the scale, meaning the home is neither the most nor the least efficient. It gives an indication of the expected energy costs, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The label is a legal requirement and is registered with the government.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 894 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. There is another Albert Heijn at 1.2 km and a Jumbo at 1.3 km, so you have a few options within a short distance. For a bigger shop, there are 36 supermarkets within 5 km of the home, so you are never far from a grocery store.
What schools are near Sint Barbarastraat?
Yuverta vmbo Heerlen is the closest school at 397 metres, and the Beroepscollege Parkstad Limburg is about 500 metres away. There is also a special primary school, RK speciale school voor basisonderwijs de Griffel, at 500 metres. For secondary education, the Emmacollege is under 800 metres away. In total, there are 61 schools within 5 km, covering primary, secondary and vocational options.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Palemig is a residential area with a mix of households, from singles to families with children. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, which gives the streets a settled character. The nearest GP practice is 1.2 km away, and the train station is 2.4 km from the home. It is a quiet, practical neighbourhood for everyday needs.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this is a social housing rental, which means the rent is regulated and the home is let through a housing association or a similar landlord. The rent of €817 per month falls within the social housing limits. The home is listed only.
