Van Riebeeckkwartier, Hilversum
NeighbourhoodThis 81 m² apartment on the Willem Barentszweg sits in the Van Riebeeckkwartier, a neighbourhood that feels both urban and green. With an energy label B and a price of €350,000, it's priced slightly above the neighbourhood average of €325,500, but given the size and efficiency, it's in line with the market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €4,675, and this home comes in at about €4,321 per m². Compare that to other apartments in Hilversum.
The neighbourhood Van Riebeeckkwartier is home to around 3,690 people, with a mix of singles and families. It's a fairly urban area, the address density is 2,181 per km², but residents appreciate the accessibility. One resident says: "Within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station. Easily accessible from the motorway." Another notes: "It's a nice neighbourhood but lately there are more dealers in the area which makes me feel a bit unsafe." A third adds: "Fairly safe neighbourhood. More nature, plants and flowers needed. More neighbourhood police needed." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.16 out of 10.
For your morning bread, SPAR express is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Alberdingk Thijm Mavo is on your doorstep, and Groot Goylant is just around the corner. For primary education, KinderCampus Hilversum is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality Hilversum offers plenty of restaurants and parks within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Westeneng Verbeek Makelaardij Hilversum.
Details of this home
Willem Barentszweg 164, Hilversum
Very good · 4 residents
Within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station. Easily accessible from the motorway
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood but lately there are more dealers in the area which makes me feel a bit unsafe.
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly safe neighbourhood. More nature, plants and flowers needed. More neighbourhood police needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIA quiet and safe neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Van Riebeeckkwartier
Data from Van Riebeeckkwartier
23 within 5 km
59 within 5 km
About Willem Barentszweg 164, Hilversum
The asking price of €350,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €325,500 and the median of €325,000. However, at 81 m² it's larger than the average 71 m², and the price per m² (€4,321) is below the neighbourhood average of €4,675. Given the energy label B and the location, the price is in line with the market.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 23.8% of homes have label B, and 14.3% have label A. Label B means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes, though exact bills depend on usage.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The neighbourhood has a mix of residents: about 28% are aged 25-45, 23% are 45-65, and 18% are 65+. There are many singles (1,040 one-person households) and 525 households with children. Reviews mention it's a pleasant area, though some note recent issues with dealers.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Alberdingk Thijm Mavo (secondary) is 140 m away, Groot Goylant (secondary) is 200 m, and KinderCampus Hilversum (primary) is 234 m away. There are also special education schools nearby.
SPAR express is 453 m away and PLUS is 479 m, both within a five-minute walk. Lidl and Albert Heijn are about 1.4-1.5 km away, a bit further but still walkable.
The neighbourhood recorded 138 total crimes in the latest data, but residents have mixed feelings. One review says it's "fairly safe" while another mentions dealers making them feel "a bit unsafe." Overall, the neighbourhood scores 8.16 out of 10 from four reviews.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Van Riebeeckkwartier
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