Europa, Purmerend
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Wales 35 sits in the Europa neighbourhood, a part of Purmerend that feels calm and well-kept. Built in 2020, it has an A energy label and 123 m² of floor space. The asking price of €700,000 is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €565,140, which puts it on the high side compared to other apartments in Purmerend.
Europa is a residential area with a mix of families and singles. One resident describes it as 'Nice people but boring', a quiet, safe place where neighbours know each other but nightlife is limited. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 2,578 per km²) and most homes were built after 2010. It's a place where you'll find a mix of ages, with many households with children. This is based on one review. For more context, see the Europa neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a five-minute walk, and Kindcentrum Willem Eggert is also close. For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or public garden is just around the corner. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Purmerend.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck, Pararius and Funda.
Details of this home
Wales 35, Purmerend
Very good · 1 resident
Nice people but boring
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Data from Europa
17 within 5 km
42 within 5 km
About Wales 35, Purmerend
The asking price of €700,000 is 24% above the average asking price in Europa, which is €565,140. However, this apartment is larger (123 m²) and newer (2020) than many homes in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the area is €4,821, so this home's price per m² works out to about €5,691, above the local average. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the modern build and energy efficiency.
Europa is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of ages. One resident calls it 'Nice people but boring', meaning it's safe and neighbourly but not lively. Most homes were built after 2010, and the area has a high address density (2,578 per km²). There are many households with children, and the streets feel calm. It's a good fit if you prefer peace over nightlife.
The train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is 156 m away (a five-minute walk), and Kindcentrum Willem Eggert is 604 m away. For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend is 954 m away. The area has 42 schools within 5 km, so there are plenty of options.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 445 m, just around the corner. Aldi is 786 m away, and Dekamarkt is 848 m away, both a couple of streets away. There are 17 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily shopping is easy.
The home has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 61.8% of homes have an A+ label and 38.2% have an A label, so this home is in line with the local standard. You can expect low heating costs.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it's unclear if there is any private outdoor space. You would need to check the property details for this.
The floor area is 123 m², which suggests it could have multiple bedrooms, but the exact layout is not provided. You would need to contact the agent for this information.
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