Binnenstad, Roermond
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Venlosepoort 4A sits right in the lively centre of Roermond, where the streets are always buzzing. At 55 m² it's a compact home, but the location makes up for it, you step straight out into the shopping streets and restaurants. The price of €214,500 is 41% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €365,967, which is keen for the area. For more context, see apartments in Roermond.
Binnenstad is the historic core of Roermond, with a very high address density of 2,563 addresses per km², it's truly urban living. The area has a young population, with many singles and students. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a mix of ages and a lively atmosphere. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-war buildings (58%), which gives the streets character. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
Your daily routine is easy here: Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk. For fresh bread or a coffee, you're spoilt for choice. Schools are close by, PCB Willem de Zwijger primary school is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool De Steenen Brug is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and bars are on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Roermond.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including M3 Makelaardij and M3 Makelaars & Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Venlosepoort 4A, Roermond
Data from Binnenstad
Data from Binnenstad
16 within 5 km
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About Venlosepoort 4A, Roermond
The asking price of €214,500 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €365,967, which makes it a keen price. However, the apartment is also smaller than average at 55 m² versus 109 m². The price per m² works out at about €3,900, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €3,804 per m². So you're paying a fair rate for the space, but getting a compact home in a prime central location.
The energy label is D, which is average for an older building. In the neighbourhood, 42% of homes have an A+ label or better, so this home is less efficient than much of the current stock. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not the most efficient option. The building dates from 1931, so improvements like double glazing or better insulation could help reduce energy bills.
The train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to commute to other cities. The neighbourhood is very central, so you can also walk to most amenities within a few minutes.
You have Albert Heijn just 231 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Jumbo is 621 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance, including Ekoplaza and Aldi. The city centre has many shops, restaurants and cafes, so you won't need a car for daily errands.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. PCB Willem de Zwijger is 654 metres away (about a five-minute walk), and Basisschool De Steenen Brug is 988 metres away (about a ten-minute walk). For secondary education, Wings Roermond is 1.2 km away. The neighbourhood has a good selection of schools for all ages.
The neighbourhood has a total of 932 recorded crimes, which is relatively high for a city centre area. However, this is typical for a busy urban centre with many shops and nightlife. The high address density means there are always people around.
The neighbourhood has a young population, with many singles and students. The average household size is just 1.4 people, and 68% of households are single-person. There are few families with children. This apartment would suit a single person or a couple who want to live in the heart of the city and don't need a lot of space.
At 55 m², this apartment is 50% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 109 m². It's a compact home, typical for a city centre apartment in an older building. The price per m² is in line with the average, so you're not overpaying for the space, you're paying for the location.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad