Binnenstad, Purmerend
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Weerwal sits right in the heart of Purmerend, where the streets are lively and everything is within easy reach. With an energy label A, it's a very efficient home, keeping running costs low. The asking price of €325,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €514,318, which makes it a keen entry point into the market. For context, apartments in Purmerend typically sell for around €5,577 per square metre.
Binnenstad is the historic core of Purmerend, with a very high address density of 2,876 addresses per km², so it's a truly urban setting. The population is around 1,800, with many single-person households (740) and a mix of ages, especially 25-45 year olds. Most homes are apartments, and the housing stock is varied: 46% were built before 1945, but newer builds are also present. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a busy, central area. The Binnenstad neighbourhood is compact and walkable.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Aldi a couple of streets away. Secondary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Vonk Purmerend and Da Vinci College. The train station is 1.5 km away, a pleasant walk or short cycle. A GP is on your doorstep, and a park or public garden is just around the corner too. The municipality of Purmerend keeps the centre well-served.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV.
Details of this home
Weerwal 1B, Purmerend
Data from Binnenstad
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About Weerwal 1B, Purmerend
The asking price of €325,000 is 37% below the average asking price in Binnenstad (€514,318), but the apartment is also smaller than average at 63 m². The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,577, so this home's price per m² works out to about €5,159, slightly below the neighbourhood average. Given the efficient energy label A and central location, the price is keen.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In Binnenstad, about 43% of homes have label A or better, so this apartment is well above average in terms of efficiency.
The train station is 1.5 km from the apartment, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a 5-minute cycle. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
Binnenstad is the historic centre of Purmerend, very urban with a high density of addresses. It's a mix of old and new buildings, with many single-person households and a young to middle-aged population. The area has a residential feel with shops, restaurants, and services within walking distance.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. Albert Heijn is just 209 metres away, Dekamarkt at 400 metres, and Aldi at 409 metres. For a larger shop, AH XL is 878 metres away.
There are several secondary schools within a ten-minute walk: Vonk Purmerend at 412 metres, Da Vinci College at 559 metres, Jan van Egmond Lyceum at 617 metres, and SG Nelson Mandela at 626 metres. Primary schools are also within 1 km.
Currently, there are 22 apartments for sale in Binnenstad, with prices ranging from €265,000 to €1,295,000. The median asking price is €450,000, so this apartment at €325,000 is on the lower end.
Homes that sold in Binnenstad took an average of 39 days to sell, with an average sold price of €378,840. This suggests a reasonably active market, though not extremely fast.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad