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Heerlen-Centrum, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis 86 m² apartment on Uilestraat sits in the heart of Heerlen, with an A energy label that keeps running costs low. The price of €275,000 is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €254,054, but given the efficient label and central location, it's in line with the market. For context, apartments in Heerlen typically sell for around €2,968 per m².
Heerlen-Centrum is a densely built urban area with a mix of old and newer housing. One resident describes it as "safe" but notes that "there is a lot of crime" and "a lot of poverty." They add: "I see that they are trying their best to modernise the city. They are doing quite well at that." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (1,570 out of 2,835 residents) and a large share of residents aged 65 and over. The municipality Heerlen is working on revitalisation, but the area still feels rough around the edges.
For your morning bread, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Basisschool Eikenderveld is a five-minute walk, and the VWO of Bernardinuscollege is about ten minutes on foot. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants and library is even closer.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ovida makelaars, Riet Quaden Makelaars & Taxateurs, and on Funda, so you have several channels to view it.
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The asking price of €275,000 is about 8% above the average sale price in Heerlen-Centrum (€254,054) and slightly above the median of €249,500. However, this apartment has an A energy label, which is more efficient than most homes in the area (only 27% have label A). Given the central location and modern efficiency, the price is in line with what similar apartments fetch.
Heerlen-Centrum is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. One resident says it's safe if you know where to go, but notes crime and poverty are visible. The city is modernising, with new paint on old flats, but the underlying issues remain. It's a mixed area with many single-person households and a large elderly population.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting by rail quite convenient from this apartment.
Jan Linders is 259 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both 428 metres away, a couple of streets. Jumbo is 683 metres, a bit further but still walkable. So daily groceries are well covered.
Yes, it has an A energy label, which is very efficient. Only about 27% of homes in the neighbourhood have label A, so this apartment will have lower heating costs compared to older, less efficient homes.
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms. With 86 m², it could have two or three, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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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| Sale price | €250,969 | €235,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,824 | – |
| Rent price | €1,576 p/m | €1,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Very nice neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIPersonally, 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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| Sale price | €300,776 | €292,560 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,587 | – |
| Rent price | €1,118 p/m | €987 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €12 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Fijne buurt,gemeenschap,rustig
Auto-translated to English by AIIn the neighbourhood there are many cultured people, very cosy! The only downside is that there are also antisocial people living here.. and they don't give a damn about anything or anyone.. there is little parking space right in front of my door, which is really not pleasant, the neighbourhood itself is quite close-knit and everyone enjoys chatting with each other during New Year's or a summer day. There is hardly any greenery here and there, some bushes here and there but that's about it.. luckily they are busy renovating and greening the part where we live, so that's something I consider a plus point for the neighbourhood. Unfortunately, it's often the case that houses have overdue maintenance due to landlords or people who simply don't care about what their house looks like.
Auto-translated to English by AIWell, the paving stones could be laid properly and the gardens maintained, and those pesky oak trees could be removed and replaced with nice shrubs.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey meddle in arguments that are none of their business
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIBad unfriendly not safe
Auto-translated to English by AIIf you like nature and peace and quiet, you're in the right place here. The neighbourhood is super clean and spacious with lots of trees and parks. You can easily walk into the countryside. Ideal for the dog or an evening stroll!
Auto-translated to English by AIVery occasionally people greet you, but that's it
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €302,966 | €274,052 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,528 | – |
| Rent price | €1,051 p/m | €1,004 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €13 p/m | – |
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