Heerlen-Centrum
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Heerlen-Centrum, Heerlen

District in Heerlen

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Heerlen-Centrum has 5,510 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 3,506 homes in Heerlen-CentrumCurrently there are 77 for sale and 57 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Heerlen-CentrumBased on registered homes

Heerlen-Centrum is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Heerlen The district has a total area of 104 hectares, of which 104 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK091733. The postcode area is 6411AA-6417BW.

Residents

Heerlen-Centrum has 5.510 residents. Of these, 51,0% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (30,5%). The other age groups are 27,0% for '25 to 45 years', 21,6% for '45 to 65 years', 14,9% for '15 to 25 years' and 6,1% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 51,9% is unmarried, 27,9% is married, 11,7% is divorced and 8,7% is widowed. 3.545 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.040 come from Europe and 925 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.740 households in Heerlen-Centrum. 66,7% of these are single-person households, 23,3% households without children and 10,0% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons.

In Heerlen-Centrum there are 4.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.800, which is €2.000 (6%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €30.900, which is €1.700 (6%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Heerlen-Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 43,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 22,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 5.510 residents, around 58% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.196 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Heerlen-Centrum, 37% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.560 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Heerlen-Centrum there are 3.506 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €214.000. Of these, around 90% are occupied and 10% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 66% rental homes and 34% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 34% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 44% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Heerlen-Centrum are 1950-1970 (25%) and 1925-1950 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Heerlen-Centrum. The most recently listed home is Kruisstraat 16 by Spauwen | Werrij op Funda. No homes were sold in Heerlen-Centrum over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Heerlen-Centrum. The most recent home is Promenade 253, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. No homes were let in Heerlen-Centrum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Heerlen-Centrum.

Energy

In Heerlen-Centrum there are 4.100 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (19%), B (18%) and A (17%). On average, an address in Heerlen-Centrum uses 2.250 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 740 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 42% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,6 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
2,8 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
1,1 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
0,8 km
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Neighbourhoods in Heerlen-Centrum

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Danitia
Living alone · Apartment
Op de Nobel17-12-2025
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Very nice neighbourhood

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Savannah
Living alone · Apartment
Heerlen-Centrum
23-12-2024
Safe

Personally, I think it's a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go and what I'm allowed to do. If I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe. You can encounter strange people here and experience situations that don't happen just like that outside this area. There is a lot of crime, from young to old, and if you pay close attention, you can see a lot of it. On top of that, there is simply a lot of poverty here. I see more people on benefits than working, and with each year, more and more homeless people. I see that they are trying their best to modernise the city. They are doing quite well at that, but... take the Aurora flats, for example. They've painted them all nice colours now, but that doesn't mean you've removed the ghetto. The same junkies and dealers still live in the flats as before. And I still wouldn't recommend walking alone in the dark. I think Heerlen is becoming more modern every year, but it remains my crack neighbourhood. Accessibility is fine, but we still don't have things like e-scooters or e-steps. Tram or metro. I can understand the tram and metro, but we are really lagging behind when it comes to e-scooters, etc. A few years ago, we only got those bikes you can rent... and then they basically showed that we can't handle that responsibility at all here. We destroy everything here that has any money in it or doesn't belong to us.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
2,495Single-person households
870Households without children
375Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€30,900 P.A.average per resident1% above the national average
€33,800 P.A.average per income recipient9% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Heerlen-Centrum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Heerlen-Centrum

Sale price · Q3 2026
€253.603
average▲ 2,6%
€232.000
median▲ 7,9%
58 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.651
average▲ 10,3%
€2.607
median▲ 5,4%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
81 days ▲ 12,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
149
sales in the past year
106 m²
average living area
€125.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
49 days
average time listed · vs. last year
33
lettings in the past year
128 m²
average living area
€556
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Heerlen-Centrum
740
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Heerlen-Centrum
2.250
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Heerlen-Centrum

What kind of houses make up Heerlen-Centrum?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 58% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (80%).

What is the average asking price in Heerlen-Centrum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Heerlen-Centrum was listed for an average of €263,513 (€2,578 per m²).

How much does renting cost in Heerlen-Centrum?

A rental home in Heerlen-Centrum cost an average of €1,001 per month (€12 per m²).

Who lives in Heerlen-Centrum?

Wijk Heerlen-Centrum has 5,510 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (30%). Notably, 67% of the households are single-person households.

Which amenities are close to Heerlen-Centrum?

From Heerlen-Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 1.1 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Heerlen-Centrum?

Right now you will find 77 homes for sale and 57 homes for rent in Heerlen-Centrum. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 81 days — relatively long for the current market.

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