Homes for sale in Haarwijk West, Gorinchem

House prices and market figures for Haarwijk West, Gorinchem

The owner-occupied market in Haarwijk West is relatively modest in size. Only 38% of the 1,702 homes are owner-occupied; the rest are rented, most of which through a housing association. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes limited and competition among buyers sometimes fierce. The average WOZ value is €287,000, slightly below the district average for Haarwijk (€291,000) and clearly below the Gorinchem average of €312,000. That difference is relevant: anyone looking for a home to buy in Gorinchem but working with a tight budget can get in relatively affordably in Haarwijk West.

Over the past twelve months, 14 owner-occupied homes changed hands, with an average selling price of €539,643. The range runs from €335,000 to €990,000, indicating that both ordinary terraced houses and larger homes can be found. With an average living area of 119 m², the price per square metre comes to around €4,535. That is on the high side for this neighbourhood, but also reflects the scarcity of owner-occupied homes. Check the current supply and average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent status.

Living in Haarwijk West, Gorinchem

Haarwijk West is a residential neighbourhood largely built in the 1970s and 1980s, and that is evident in the types of homes: terraced houses, semi-detached houses and a limited number of detached homes dominate the streetscape. The neighbourhood borders the wider Haarwijk, a district that is similar in character but has slightly more variety in home types. Sister neighbourhood Haarwijk Oost has a similar layout, although the atmosphere varies per street.

The neighbourhood has a clear family character. The largest age group consists of 45- to 65-year-olds, but there are also many families with children. You notice this in the playgrounds, the relatively wide pavements and the fact that many children on bikes can be seen heading to school during the morning rush hour. Primary schools are within cycling distance; for secondary education you can go to the centre of Gorinchem, about ten minutes by bike.

For daily groceries you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. There are supermarket facilities in the immediate vicinity of Haarwijk, and the shopping offer in Gorinchem city centre is easily reachable by bike. The historic city centre also offers catering, markets and cultural facilities. Sports clubs and a swimming pool are available in the wider area of the district.

Accessibility is a strong point. Residents give accessibility a remarkable 10 out of 10. Gorinchem is located on the A15 and A27, making the Randstad, Utrecht and Breda easily accessible by car. Gorinchem railway station offers connections towards Dordrecht and Utrecht. Bus services run through the neighbourhood itself. For commuters who travel daily, the location is favourable.

The overall resident score for Haarwijk West stands at 7.4 out of 10, based on resident reviews. Safety scores an 8.0 and amenities even a 9.0. But there is also a clear pain point: the appearance of the neighbourhood. Beauty gets only a 3.0. That low score is concretely substantiated by resident Zegert van Eijk, who writes: "A lot of litter every day again at the underground containers. I report it regularly. Haarwijk is often a mess due to litter." Anyone considering buying here would do well to take a look at the underground waste containers in the neighbourhood to judge for themselves how bad the problem is. More resident reviews and neighbourhood data can be found on the Haarwijk West neighbourhood page. The municipality of Gorinchem is working on liveability in the district; current information can be found at gorinchem.nl.

Who is a home to buy in Haarwijk West interesting for?

Haarwijk West mainly attracts families and home-movers looking for space at a more reasonable price than in the city centre or in districts such as Lingewijk or Wijdschild. The WOZ value is below the municipal average, but the realised selling prices of the past year are higher than you might expect: supply is scarce and anyone wanting to buy in Haarwijk West must act quickly. First-time buyers with a limited budget would do better to also look at the rental homes in Haarwijk West as an alternative, because the supply of owner-occupied homes is small and the price range is wide. Seniors who already live in the neighbourhood and want to move to a smaller owner-occupied home sometimes find a suitable option here, but supply is limited. Be honest with yourself about the litter problem: if a tidy living environment is important to you, ask yourself whether this is the right neighbourhood.

What residents say about Haarwijk West

Based on resident reviews, Haarwijk West scores a 7.4 out of 10. The highest subscores go to accessibility (10.0), amenities (9.0) and safety (8.0). The lowest score is for beauty: a 3.0. Resident Zegert van Eijk sums it up in one word: "Filthy." He is referring to the litter around the underground waste containers, which he says he reports to the municipality daily. It is a recurring theme in his assessment of the entire district. View all reviews and full neighbourhood information on the Haarwijk West page.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Haarwijk West

Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident scores and district data that you won't find on other platforms. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Want to know how Haarwijk West relates to the rest of the district? Check the owner-occupied homes in Haarwijk as a whole. For a broader picture of the Gorinchem owner-occupied market, you can also look at Stalkaarsen or use the municipality of Gorinchem as a starting point to compare districts side by side.