Nieuwe Markt en omgeving, Gouda
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Stoofsteeg sits right in the lively centre of Gouda, with the market square and its famous cheese weigh house just a couple of streets away. The building dates from 1872, so you get high ceilings and authentic character, but the energy label E means heating costs will be something to factor in. At €295,000, the asking price is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €494,763, which is keen given the smaller floor area, 78 m² is 30% less than the typical 112 m² in the area. For context, that's a sharp price compared to other apartments in Gouda.
The neighbourhood Nieuwe Markt e.o. is a dense urban area with over 4,100 addresses per km², so you're right in the thick of things. Most homes are pre-war (55%), and the population skews young, 40% are between 25 and 45. One resident sums it up: "Living in the city is fun, but I don't need to walk the streets alone at night." They note that neighbours keep to themselves, daytime is pleasant, and sleeping is easy despite the noise, but evenings can feel a bit sketchy with "odd characters" and occasional deals. Green space is scarce, they add. Based on one review, it's a mixed picture: vibrant by day, less comfortable after dark.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Coop is just around the corner. The Casimirschool is a couple of streets away, and the St. Aloysius primary school is a five-minute walk. The municipality Gouda has a compact centre, so most amenities are within walking distance, a restaurant is just 0.1 km away, and the train station is a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van Herk Makelaars and appears on several channels, so you have multiple ways to view it.
Details of this home
Stoofsteeg 22, Gouda
Fair · 1 resident
So far, the people who live here are quite to themselves; I don't hear much from the neighbours or hardly see them. During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too. In the evening, I find the neighbourhood a bit scary to walk through, sometimes some odd characters and there are some deals I've seen, but I don't get involved, I just live safely so far! Green in the city is almost nowhere to be seen, maybe more maintenance for plants or trees?
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About Stoofsteeg 22, Gouda
The asking price is 40% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€494,763), but the apartment is also 30% smaller than the typical home here. Given the central location, historic character, and energy label E, the price is on the keen side, it reflects the smaller size and lower energy efficiency.
Nieuwe Markt e.o. is a very densely built-up area in Gouda's centre, with a young population and many pre-war buildings. One resident describes it as lively during the day but less safe-feeling at night, with some anti-social behaviour. Green space is limited. It's a classic city-centre mix of convenience and urban edge.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, only 26.3% of homes in the area have a label D or lower. Expect higher heating costs compared to a more modern or better-insulated property. The 1872 construction means original features but also less insulation.
Gouda train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The station offers direct trains to Utrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Casimirschool at 159 m, St. Aloysius at 327 m, and Prinses Julianaschool at 603 m. Secondary schools are a bit further, with the nearest at 1.5 km.
Albert Heijn is just 151 m away, Coop at 267 m, and SPAR at 578 m. For daily groceries you're well covered. The city centre also has many restaurants, cafes, and specialty shops within a few minutes' walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 376 total crimes, which is relatively high for a city centre. One resident mentions feeling safe during the day but less so at night, noting some 'odd characters' and drug deals. It's worth being aware of your surroundings after dark.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Markt en omgeving
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