van Berckelstraat 5
Binnenstad noord, Den Bosch
AreaA calm spot in the heart of Den Bosch
This apartment sits on the first floor of a building from 1998, right in the middle of the historic centre of 's-Hertogenbosch. The setting is described as quiet, with an open position and a free view over the water, which is a rare combination so close to all the bustle. With a price of €399,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Den Bosch.
The apartment itself
The home has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 67 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 65 m². There is a balcony, and the property comes with full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €293.45 per month.
Life in Binnenstad noord
This is a compact neighbourhood with around 950 residents, and it is a place where older people make up a large share of the population. Residents across the municipality of Den Bosch give their living environment an average score of 7.95, based on 39 reviews. One resident describes the area as beautiful and safe, with the floodplains close by and the centre of Den Bosch within 20 minutes by bike. Another mentions a nice mix of people and good social contacts. A third review, however, is far less positive, complaining about the social composition of the area. The neighbourhood itself has a high proportion of single-person households, at 73 percent. For a closer look at what this part of town is like, the Binnenstad noord neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are all close at hand. The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Muntel, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Schellekens pharmacy is even closer. For public transport, the bus stop at Zuid Willemsvaart is on your doorstep, served by lines 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9, and the train station in 's-Hertogenbosch is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Den Bosch offers plenty beyond the immediate surroundings, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Den Bosch.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible here. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 65 dB Lden, while railway noise is below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, although the soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, the current flood risk is medium, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Witte Makelaars and other platforms. The listing has been online since 17 September 2026.
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About van Berckelstraat 5, 'S-Hertogenbosch
How does the asking price compare with other apartments in the area?
The asking price is €399,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Binnenstad noord is €350,000, based on a single listing. The price per square metre comes to €5,955 according to the agent's floor area, while the neighbourhood average is €5,645 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 67 m², while the BAG registration records 65 m². There is a balcony, and the property is on the first floor. The volume of the home is 210 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, there is a homeowners' association fee of €293.45 per month. This is a fixed amount stated in the listing. The fee typically covers shared costs for the building, but the specific services included are not detailed in the available information.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 65 dB Lden, based on the 2022 reference year. Railway noise is below the norm, at 32 dB Lden, based on 2023 data. These are indications at the area level from public sources, not a measurement taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil consists of peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The information comes from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What are the flood and heat risks at this location?
The current flood risk is medium, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Coop is the nearest supermarket, at about 213 metres, which is on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is at 354 metres, just around the corner, and a Jumbo is at 682 metres, a couple of streets away. There are also two more Albert Heijn stores within about a kilometre.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is 's-Hertogenbosch, Zuid Willemsvaart, at about 136 metres, served by lines 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9. Another stop at Kapelaan Koopmansplein is at 216 metres with the same lines, and Sint Josephstraat at 312 metres is served by line 70. The train station 's-Hertogenbosch is about a kilometre away.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Binnenstad noord has around 950 residents, with a notable share of older people: 44 percent are 65 or older. Single-person households make up 73 percent of all households, and only 7 percent of households have children. The average household size is 1.3 people.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Den Bosch give their living environment an average score of 7.95, based on 39 reviews. One resident praises the area as beautiful and safe, with the floodplains close by and the centre within 20 minutes by bike. Another mentions a nice mix of people and good social contacts, while a third is critical of the social composition.
