A social rental on Willem Barentszweg
This two-bedroom apartment on Willem Barentszweg in Heerlen is part of the social housing stock, with a monthly rent of €766. The 71 m² floor area is 35% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 109 m², which puts the price per square metre on the high side compared with other rentals in the area. For context, apartments in Heerlen typically command a range of prices, and this one sits at the lower end in absolute terms.
Heerlerheide-Kom
The Heerlerheide-Kom neighbourhood is home to around 3,390 people, with a high share of single-person households and a third of residents aged 65 or over. The one review on gives the area a 6.5 out of 10, with a resident noting: "People are very self-centred! Elderly people are often pushed aside. Safety is there, but during holiday time the square and park are dirty." The same resident mentions the Corneliuspark and the area near the church, where bins fill up midweek and litter accumulates. It is a mixed picture, with safety acknowledged but cleanliness flagged as an issue.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and Jan Linders a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, RK BS De Ganzerik, is a five-minute walk, and Emmacollege for secondary education is about 837 metres away. The GP practice is also close by,. The municipality of Heerlen covers the wider area, with the train station about 3 km from the home.
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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 Willem Barentszweg 112, Heerlen
Is €766 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €766 for 71 m² works out at about €10.79 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average of €23.49 per m² for the one other rental currently available. However, that average is based on a much larger property of 109 m², so the comparison is not direct. Given the social housing status, the rent is in line with what you would expect for this type of home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. It indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, meaning you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 395 metres, which is just around the corner. An Aldi is at 489 metres and a Jan Linders at 505 metres, so you have several options within a short walk. A Lidl is slightly further at 741 metres, and an Albert Heijn is about 1.1 km away.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is RK BS De Ganzerik at 389 metres, followed by Kindcentrum Paulus at 741 metres and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Schakel at 820 metres. For secondary education, Emmacollege MAVO KBL BBL is at 837 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk, making the school run manageable on foot.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 6.5 out of 10. The resident mentions that safety is present, but cleanliness is a concern, especially around the Corneliuspark and near the church during holiday periods. Bins fill up midweek, and there are reports of litter and food scraps. The same resident notes that elderly people are sometimes pushed aside, which suggests a lack of neighbourliness in some cases.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 3 km from the home. That is a distance you would likely cover by bike or bus rather than on foot, though the exact bus connections are not detailed here. The GP practice is much closer, at 300 metres, which is convenient for daily needs.
