A quiet corner of Heerlen
This apartment on Van Weerden Poelmanstraat sits in Douve Weien, a calm and leafy part of Heerlen. The rent of €669 a month is on the low side compared with the average of €933 for rentals in the neighbourhood, and it is a social housing property. For context, apartments in Heerlen give a sense of what else is available in the wider market.
Douve Weien
The Douve Weien neighbourhood is described by one resident as a quiet and green residential area with a mix of family homes and apartments, ideal for families and nature lovers. The same review notes that it has good amenities such as schools, supermarkets and sports facilities, and is a short distance from the centre of Heerlen. Based on that single review, the neighbourhood scores 7.5 out of 10. The area is home to many single-person households, and a large share of residents are aged 65 or over.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the nearest PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and there are plenty of other options within a short walk or drive. Basisschool Windekind is a couple of streets away, while De Nieuwe Thermen secondary school is also close by. The train station is about 2.5 km away, which is useful for getting to the wider region. All of this sits within the municipality of Heerlen, where the surrounding area offers further 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 Van Weerden Poelmanstraat 121, Heerlen
Is €669 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €669 is below the average of €933 for rentals in Douve Weien, and it is the only rental currently listed in the neighbourhood. Homes in this area are typically rented out within about 13 days, which suggests there is steady interest. The apartment has a floor area of 74 m² and an energy label E, so heating costs are something to consider.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
Energy label E is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online database. It is a mid-range label, meaning the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How is the neighbourhood Douve Weien?
Douve Weien is described by a resident as a quiet and green residential area with a mix of family homes and apartments, ideal for families and nature lovers. It has good amenities such as schools, supermarkets and sports facilities, and is a short distance from the centre of Heerlen. The neighbourhood scores 7.5 out of 10 based on one review.
What amenities are close to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is about 125 metres away, so daily shopping is very convenient. Basisschool Windekind is around 263 metres away, and De Nieuwe Thermen secondary school is about 370 metres away. The train station is 2.5 km from the home, which is a reasonable distance for rail travel.
Is this a social housing property?
Yes, this apartment is marked as social housing. That means the rent is set at a level intended to be affordable, and there may be specific eligibility criteria for who can rent it. The rent of €669 is below the average for the neighbourhood, which reflects its social housing status.
