A quiet spot in Douve Weien
This rental apartment on Van Weerden Poelmanstraat sits in Douve Weien, a calm and leafy part of Heerlen. With 85 m² of living space, it was a roomy home, and the last known rent of €785 sat about 12% below the neighbourhood average of €895. That made it keenly priced for the size, especially when you compare it with other [apartments in Heerlen]( /huurwoningen/heerlen/appartementen/ ). This home has not been online since 20 September 2026.
The Douve Weien neighbourhood
Douve Weien is a quiet residential area with plenty of greenery and wide streets, mixing family homes with apartments. One resident described it as "a quiet and green residential area with a mix of family homes and apartments, ideal for families and nature lovers." The same review noted good amenities nearby, including schools, supermarkets and sports facilities, plus parks and walking routes in the surrounding area. It is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages, where many households are single people and a good share of residents are 65 or over. This is [the Douve Weien neighbourhood]( /buurt/douve-weien-heerlen/ ) in short.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, so picking up bread or groceries takes minutes. For schools, Basisschool Windekind is a five-minute walk away, and De Nieuwe Thermen secondary school is a couple of streets off. There are more options within a short stroll, including Basisschool Sint Tarcisius and Vrijeschool Parkstad. The area is part of [the municipality of Heerlen]( /gemeente/heerlen/ ), with its wider range of services and amenities.
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About Van Weerden Poelmanstraat 124, Heerlen
Was €785 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €785 was about 12% below the neighbourhood average of €895 for rentals. With 85 m², the apartment is also 39% larger than the average rental in Douve Weien, which is 61 m². Compared with other homes at the time on the market in the area, this one was priced on the low side for what it offered.
How big is this apartment?
The apartment has a floor area of 85 m². That is noticeably larger than the average rental in Douve Weien, which comes to 61 m². The extra space makes it a comfortable size for a single person or a couple.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration recorded in the national energy label register.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
A PLUS supermarket is just 61 metres from the front door, so it is effectively on your doorstep. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, including another PLUS at about 974 metres and a Jan Linders at roughly a kilometre away.
What schools are nearby?
Basisschool Windekind is about 359 metres away, a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Sint Tarcisius is at 525 metres. For secondary education, De Nieuwe Thermen is at 290 metres and Vrijeschool Parkstad at 544 metres. Several more schools are within a short distance as well.
How quickly do rentals in this neighbourhood go?
Rental homes in Douve Weien are let on average within 18 days, according to recent figures. That gives a sense of how active the rental market is here. The current listing was one of four rentals available in the neighbourhood at the moment.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Douve Weien is described by a resident as a quiet and green residential area with a mix of family homes and apartments. It has spacious streets, parks and walking opportunities nearby, and good amenities such as schools and supermarkets. The neighbourhood has a varied population, with many single-person households and a notable share of residents aged 65 and over.
