Afrikaanderbuurt West, Tilburg
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Oude Goirleseweg sits in a part of Tilburg that feels a world away from the city centre. With 242 m² of floor space and a 655 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a family. The 1906 build has an E energy label, so heating costs will be something to factor in. At €795,000, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a detached houses in Tilburg of this size.
Afrikaanderbuurt West is a densely urban area with 740 residents and a very high address density. It's a mix of single-person households and families, with many young adults aged 25-45. Reviews from three residents paint a stark picture: one calls it "deeply sad," describing it as "dirty, filthy and unsafe." Another says it's "bad" with "unsafe junkies alcoholics and a lot of dangerous traffic." A third resident mentions "terrible nuisance, filth, greenery is not maintained, junkies, alcoholics, shouting, traffic nuisance, no one dares to go outside in the evening." These are strong words, so it's worth visiting at different times to see how it feels to you. For more context, see the neighbourhood Afrikaanderbuurt West.
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR express and Nettorama a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: Kindcentrum WillemsPoort is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool De Zuidwester is also within easy reach. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and there's a park or public garden a couple of streets away. The municipality Tilburg has a range of amenities, but the immediate area is very urban.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Appels Makelaardij B.V. | NVM-QUALIS and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Oude Goirleseweg 160, Tilburg
Mediocre · 3 residents
dirty, filthy and unsafe
Auto-translated to English by AIunsafe junkies alcoholics and a lot of dangerous traffic
Auto-translated to English by AIterrible nuisance, filth, greenery is not maintained, junkies, alcoholics, shouting, traffic nuisance, no one dares to go outside in the evening, the housing association Tbv does nothing, police drive by quickly, it gets worse every day
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About Oude Goirleseweg 160, Tilburg
At 242 m² and with a 655 m² plot, the price works out to about €3,285 per m². That's typical for a detached home of this size in Tilburg, though the E energy label means higher running costs. The neighbourhood reviews are very negative, which may affect resale value. Overall, it's priced in line with the market, but the location is a significant factor.
The energy label is E, which is below average for a home of this age. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a more efficient home. The house was built in 1906, so insulation and glazing may be outdated. It's worth checking if any improvements have been made.
Residents describe the area as unsafe, with reports of junkies, alcoholics, and traffic nuisance. One says 'no one dares to go outside in the evening.' The crime rate is 50 incidents per year for the neighbourhood, which is high for a small population. It's best to visit at different times to assess safety for yourself.
Kindcentrum WillemsPoort is 483 m away, and Basisschool De Zuidwester is 601 m away. Both are primary schools. For secondary education, the nearest is 1.6 km away. There are also special education options within 1.2 km.
The nearest train station is 2.6 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Albert Heijn is 502 m away, SPAR express at 682 m, and Nettorama at 714 m. For daily shopping, you have several options within a short walk.
The plot is 655 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
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