Braken-West, Heusden
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Kastanjelaan-West in Drunen feels roomy from the moment you step inside. With 177 m² of living space and a 370 m² plot, it stands out in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €625,000 is 17% above the average asking price in Braken-West, which is €535,458, but the floor area is 40% larger than the neighbourhood average of 126 m². That makes the price per square metre competitive compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Heusden.
Braken-West is a residential area with mostly single-family homes (77%) and a high owner-occupancy rate (66%). The population is diverse, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over (29%). One resident describes it as "Cosy!!" and adds "Always cosy!", a sentiment that reflects the neighbourhood's calm, close-knit feel. Based on one review, the overall score is 7.75 out of 10. For more context, see the Braken-West neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. Two primary schools are within walking distance: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Olof Palme and OBS De Groene Bogen. Secondary education is available at d'Oultremont College, about 1.4 km away. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice and a park for a quick stroll. For broader amenities, the municipality of Heusden offers a range of shops and services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Staete - Drunen. The energy label is C, which means moderate efficiency, heating costs are something to keep in mind.
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The asking price of €625,000 is 17% above the average asking price in Braken-West (€535,458). However, the floor area of 177 m² is 40% larger than the neighbourhood average of 126 m². The price per square metre is roughly €3,531, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,322 per m². So while the total price is high, you get significantly more space for your money.
Braken-West is a quiet, residential area with mostly single-family homes and a high percentage of owner-occupied properties. The population includes many older residents (29% aged 65+), but also families with children. One resident describes it as "Cosy!!" and says it's "Always cosy!", indicating a friendly, close community. The neighbourhood scores 7.75 out of 10 based on one review.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, just 450 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Jumbo is 954 metres away (a ten-minute walk), and Albert Heijn is 1.1 km. For daily groceries, you have several options within easy walking distance.
Two primary schools are within walking distance: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Olof Palme (807 m) and OBS De Groene Bogen (986 m). For secondary education, d'Oultremont College is 1.4 km away. There are also several other schools within 5 km.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house built in 1970. It means the home has some insulation but is not as efficient as modern standards. Heating costs will be moderate, but you may want to consider improvements over time.
The nearest train station is 13.5 km away, so it is not within walking distance. You would need a car or bus for train travel. The neighbourhood is more suited to driving or cycling for longer trips.
The plot size is 370 m², which is generous, but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden, terrace, or other outdoor space.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Always cosy!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €552,429 | €598,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,224 | – |
How residents experience their district
Always cosy!
Auto-translated to English by AIA quiet, pleasant neighbourhood near the centre of Drunen with a number of nice playgrounds, a childcare centre and primary school all within walking distance.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €634,848 | €567,848 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,111 | – |
| Rent price | €1,325 p/m | €1,325 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €10 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Nice neighbourhood where everyone respects each other and neighbours help each other when needed. All kinds of amenities are nearby: shops, church, school, town hall. On the edge of the village, so also straight into nature and the countryside for walking and cycling. And just 6 minutes by car from Den Bosch, which is also ideal. The municipality cleans very regularly (sweeper truck), there is no mess in the neighbourhood. There is enough social control without being too much in each other's business.
Auto-translated to English by AIBad, loitering youths harassing neighbours. I can't really say it's safe, they tear through the streets with cars or fatbikes. Preferably with phone in hand. Police hardly ever check anything.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs far as the Hamelpark and the adjoining streets are concerned, investment should be made in traffic safety. Although all of Oudheusden is designated as a "woonerf", for some it seems more like a racetrack. How fast can I drive past the speed-reducing measures such as speed bumps and road narrowings? The delivery services are also to blame for this. The neighbourhood has many children and motorists do not seem to take this into account, and it will go wrong one day. For a long time, the neighbourhood had a stable core of residents. Recently, labour migrants and emigrants dominate the housing market, and that is not a good prospect. They have no connection with their neighbours. As a result, the gap between current residents and newcomers will widen until everyone has left the neighbourhood. A missed opportunity for the municipality of Heusden to put a stop to this early on. This battle is lost. Not recommended for anyone looking for peace and cosiness.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything is fine here. All amenities are on one square, which is usually convenient, but it also makes it very busy there, especially with parking. Additionally, people in the neighbourhood usually drive way too fast. The neighbourhood itself is good, with plenty of things for young children as well.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways cosy!
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople are antisocial, cars constantly park on the bend which is bloody annoying, people drive over the grass, fatbikes swerving down the middle of the road with phone in hand, and so on and so forth.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's nice to grow up in Oudheusden. There are many playgrounds, several primary schools, and the library is accessible. The main downside is the accessibility of Oudheusden by public transport. The bus goes to Den Bosch once every 30 minutes, but places like Waalwijk and Drunen are only reachable by the Buurtbus, which doesn't always run on time. If you want to travel outside the immediate area, you quickly become dependent on a car. Additionally, I think there has been a lot of litter on the streets in recent months. That's always a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIA quiet, pleasant neighbourhood near the centre of Drunen with a number of nice playgrounds, a childcare centre and primary school all within walking distance.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €672,126 | €562,156 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,320 | – |
| Rent price | €1,739 p/m | €1,667 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €13 p/m | – |
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