Historisch Centrum, Meppel
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Westeinde sits right in the heart of Meppel, where the streets hum with life and the canal is never far away. With 92 m² of living space and a 160 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home from 1920. The asking price of €250,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €389,625, making it a rare find. For context, detached houses in Meppel typically command higher prices.
The Historisch Centrum neighbourhood is a lively, central area with a mix of old and new. One resident says: "All in all a pleasant place and environment to live. I feel safe here and hardly anything happens. The centre has enough amenities and I don't really miss anything." They note the occasional noise from young people and some litter, but overall they're happy. The area has many single-person households and a good share of older residents, with a strong urban feel.
Daily life here is easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, and there are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, like Kindcentrum Noorderveld and OBS Sprinkels. For secondary education, Greijdanus in Meppel is a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the centre's restaurants and shops are on your doorstep. The municipality of Meppel offers a compact, walkable environment.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Dorsten Makelaars. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect higher heating costs.
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The asking price of €250,000 is 36% below the average asking price in the Historisch Centrum neighbourhood (€389,625). Given the compact size and the energy label G, the price is on the low side compared to other homes in the area. However, the final sale price depends on the condition and interest from buyers.
Energy label G is the least efficient label, meaning the home's energy performance is low. This is an official registration from EP-Online. You can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. In the neighbourhood, only 7.4% of homes have a label D or lower, so this home is among the less efficient ones.
The Historisch Centrum neighbourhood is a central, urban area with a mix of residents. One resident describes it as pleasant and safe, with enough amenities. There are some nuisances like litter and noise from young people, but overall it's a fine place to live. The area has many singles and older people, and a strong sense of community is not overwhelming.
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips without needing a car.
Yes, Albert Heijn is 583 m away (a couple of streets away), and there are several other supermarkets within a short walk, including SPAR express, Ekoplaza, Jumbo, and Lidl, all within about 1 km.
There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, such as Kindcentrum Noorderveld and OBS Sprinkels (both 615 m). For secondary education, Greijdanus in Meppel is 719 m away. The area has a good selection of schools.
The neighbourhood has many single-person households and fewer families, so it may be more suited to couples or singles. You would need to check the layout with the agent.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I've been living here for almost 2 years now and all in all I'm satisfied. Of course, I sometimes see young guys on the street shouting hot-headedly and pushing/shoving each other, but that's part of it. Furthermore, I feel safe here and hardly anything happens. I don't feel attached to my neighbours or the other people on my street, but I do recognise a few and always say a friendly hello, and get it back. There are no arguments and we let each other live and leave each other alone, fine! The centre has enough amenities and I don't really miss anything, except for the fact that there is no Chinese restaurant that delivers food, but that might be very specific of me. For a place so central, I'm satisfied with how much green there is. Recently, a new small green area was added and I find this very pleasant both for the eye and for walking my dog. In terms of hygiene, I find it quite substandard. People leave dog poop lying around, there is often vomit on the street from people who have been out and about, and a lot of litter and food scraps. This surprises me in a negative way and I find it a great pity. This is the only downside; otherwise, I am very happy and satisfied with both my place and the environment!
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| Sale price | €389,625 | €365,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,232 | – |
| Rent price | €861 p/m | €861 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Nice houses and the greenery is well maintained, almost always tidy. Sometimes a bit of bustle from the station
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for almost 2 years now and all in all I'm satisfied. Of course, I sometimes see young guys on the street shouting hot-headedly and pushing/shoving each other, but that's part of it. Furthermore, I feel safe here and hardly anything happens. I don't feel attached to my neighbours or the other people on my street, but I do recognise a few and always say a friendly hello, and get it back. There are no arguments and we let each other live and leave each other alone, fine! The centre has enough amenities and I don't really miss anything, except for the fact that there is no Chinese restaurant that delivers food, but that might be very specific of me. For a place so central, I'm satisfied with how much green there is. Recently, a new small green area was added and I find this very pleasant both for the eye and for walking my dog. In terms of hygiene, I find it quite substandard. People leave dog poop lying around, there is often vomit on the street from people who have been out and about, and a lot of litter and food scraps. This surprises me in a negative way and I find it a great pity. This is the only downside; otherwise, I am very happy and satisfied with both my place and the environment!
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| Sale price | €447,411 | €433,684 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,927 | – |
| Rent price | €827 p/m | €827 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
On the row where I live, there is a cosy side of the street; every summer we sit outside together.
Auto-translated to English by AINice houses and the greenery is well maintained, almost always tidy. Sometimes a bit of bustle from the station
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is very observant... still a young people's neighbourhood with many differences of opinion. The playground that is surrounded by watchful eyes and also when there is a bike four-day event, for example...
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience is that there is plenty to do and in the summer they always have a fair with a performance, and my neighbours are always there for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood with nice people. Plenty of facilities and educational locations.
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for almost 2 years now and all in all I'm satisfied. Of course, I sometimes see young guys on the street shouting hot-headedly and pushing/shoving each other, but that's part of it. Furthermore, I feel safe here and hardly anything happens. I don't feel attached to my neighbours or the other people on my street, but I do recognise a few and always say a friendly hello, and get it back. There are no arguments and we let each other live and leave each other alone, fine! The centre has enough amenities and I don't really miss anything, except for the fact that there is no Chinese restaurant that delivers food, but that might be very specific of me. For a place so central, I'm satisfied with how much green there is. Recently, a new small green area was added and I find this very pleasant both for the eye and for walking my dog. In terms of hygiene, I find it quite substandard. People leave dog poop lying around, there is often vomit on the street from people who have been out and about, and a lot of litter and food scraps. This surprises me in a negative way and I find it a great pity. This is the only downside; otherwise, I am very happy and satisfied with both my place and the environment!
Auto-translated to English by AII live in a nice neighbourhood of our city. Have nice neighbours. But last Saturday we found out that our neighbour across the street had been lying dead in his house for 2.5 weeks, so there isn't much social contact. Hopefully more in 2025. Because I was really shocked by it.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, not very social; everyone has and does their own thing and it doesn't get any more exciting than that. There's enough education in the area, enough green space but could be better maintained!
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| Sale price | €495,782 | €502,929 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,298 | – |
| Rent price | €1,047 p/m | €1,047 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
Westeinde 30, Meppel
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