Hank, Altena
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Frans Hanegraafstraat sits in the quiet village of Hank, part of the municipality of Altena. With 54 m² of living space and a 113 m² plot, it's a compact home that feels manageable rather than cramped. The asking price of €290,000 is 51% below the neighbourhood average of €590,385, which makes it a keen option compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Altena.
Hank is a small village with about 3,530 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied (68%) and the majority are single-family houses (90%). The population is a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 45 and over. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, so the character of the area is best judged from the CBS figures: it's a quiet, family-oriented place with a low urbanity level (5 out of 5, meaning not very urban). The neighbourhood feels self-contained, with daily essentials within easy reach.
For your morning bread and groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a few kilometres. Primary schools are also close by: RK Basisschool De Bolderik is a couple of streets away, and Kanjerschool De Wilgenhoek is just a bit further. For secondary education, you'd need to travel about 5.7 km. The village has a GP practice within walking distance and a restaurant just 0.4 km away. The municipality of Altena oversees the area, which is known for its rural surroundings.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hofstede Makelaardij Werkendam. The listing is currently available on multiple platforms.
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The asking price of €290,000 is 51% below the average asking price in Hank (€590,385), but the home is also much smaller than average (54 m² vs 144 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €5,370, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,084 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The home has energy label D, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label D is in the middle of the scale, not the most efficient, but not the least either. In Hank, most homes for sale have better labels (44% A+, 22% B, 33% C), so this one may have higher energy costs compared to those. The label itself doesn't tell you exactly what needs improvement, only that the overall efficiency is average.
The nearest train station is 14.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a car or bus to reach it. The village of Hank is not directly connected to the rail network, so commuting by train would involve a drive or cycle to a station in a nearby town.
There are two primary schools within a few hundred metres: RK Basisschool De Bolderik (345 m) and Kanjerschool De Wilgenhoek (406 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 5.7 km away, so older children would need to travel further. There are also several other primary schools within 5 km.
According to CBS data, there were 87 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood, which for a population of 3,530 works out at about 2.5 crimes per 100 residents. This is a moderate figure, but without a breakdown of crime types, it's hard to judge the specific safety situation. The area is generally quiet and residential.
Hank has an urbanity level of 5, which is the least urban category. The address density is 457 addresses per km², meaning it's a rural village with plenty of space. You'll find peace and quiet, but amenities like supermarkets and schools are within walking distance.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €590,385 | €595,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,084 | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €590,385 | €595,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,084 | – |
How residents experience their municipality
A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful neighbourhood, quiet but with super friendly people, really gives you that village feel. Sometimes a bit remote and quite a drive to the motorway, though all essentials are nearby. Beautiful along the Maas for lovely boating.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is a backstreet and working-class area and ordinary people, gossip and backbiting are part of it; if they have nothing to tell / know about you, they'll make it up. Unreliable too, they say one thing to you and to someone else they say the opposite. If they're from the church, you have two types: one type you can 100% rely on and trust, the other type puts on a nice face and tries to pull the wool over your eyes, and they've had neighbours and friends write positive reviews on Google and co. You're on your own here, and only when they can profit from you are they sweet and kind.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood. Super central. And the neighbours are good too.
Auto-translated to English by AItoo few houses
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood, safe for children
Auto-translated to English by AIThere have been some thefts at our apartment complex, so I don't really feel safe. The people around us are generally nice, but there are a few bad apples.
Auto-translated to English by AIJust a super nice village. I know I have to tell everything in detail here, but it's just nice here.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €516,520 | €490,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,482 | – |
Frans Hanegraafstraat 53, Hank
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