De gagels, Steenwijkerland
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Willem van der Veerstraat sits in a leafy part of Steenwijk, with a calm, residential feel. At 72 m² and built in 1963, it's a solid, no-frills home with energy label C, not the cheapest to heat, but decent. The rent of €564 is keen, especially compared to other apartments in Steenwijkerland.
De gagels is a mixed, family-oriented area with a good number of children and older residents. It's not overly dense, address density is moderate, and the streets are quiet. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures show a typical Dutch suburban mix: lots of single-family homes, a fair share of social housing, and a low crime rate. This is the De gagels neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just under a kilometre away, a ten-minute walk. There's also a PLUS and a SPAR express within a couple of kilometres. Primary schools are close: Christelijk Kindcentrum Johan Friso is a couple of streets away, and obs Beatrixschool is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, RSG Tromp Meesters is about 1.2 km. The train station is 2 km away, so a 25-minute walk or short cycle. All this falls within the municipality of Steenwijkerland.
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Details of this home
Willem van der Veerstraat 6, Steenwijk
Data from De gagels
Data from De gagels
7 within 5 km
19 within 5 km
About Willem van der Veerstraat 6, Steenwijk
Yes, €564 is on the keen side for a 72 m² apartment in Steenwijk. The rent is set by a housing corporation, so it's below market rate. Compared to other rentals in the area, it's a good deal, though you'll need to meet social housing criteria to qualify.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home from 1963. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate heating costs, not as low as a modern A-label, but not sky-high either.
The train station is 2 km from the apartment, which is about a 25-minute walk or a 5-minute cycle. It's a manageable distance for commuting.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Christelijk Kindcentrum Johan Friso at 168 m, Christelijk Kindcentrum Claus at 485 m, and obs Beatrixschool at 547 m. For secondary education, RSG Tromp Meesters is 1.2 km away.
De gagels has a low crime rate, with 53 total crimes recorded. It's a quiet, residential area with a mix of families and older residents. The streets feel safe, and the community is stable.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, 913 m away, a ten-minute walk. There's also a PLUS at 1.4 km and a SPAR express at 1.6 km. For a wider selection, you can reach Aldi at 1.9 km.
Yes, this is a social housing rental, listed by a housing corporation. The rent of €564 is well below the social housing threshold, so you'll need to meet income and eligibility requirements to apply.
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