Homes for sale in Vastenavondkamp-Noord, Venlo

House prices and market figures Vastenavondkamp-Noord, Venlo

The owner-occupied market in Vastenavondkamp-Noord is relatively small: only 29% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the remaining 71% is rental housing, most of which is owned by housing associations. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Vastenavondkamp-Noord limited, and it pays to act quickly when something becomes available. In the past twelve months, 14 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €215,714. Prices ranged from €179,000 to €289,000, with an average living area of 83 m². This works out at a price per square metre of approximately €2,600.

The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €172,000, which is noticeably lower than the average for the district Blerick-Noord (€216,000) and significantly lower than the Venlo average of €285,000. This price difference makes buying in Vastenavondkamp-Noord relatively affordable within the municipality, although actual transaction prices are higher than the WOZ value suggests. At the top of this page, you can see the current listings with the most recent asking prices and average time to sell.

Living in Vastenavondkamp-Noord, Venlo

Vastenavondkamp-Noord is a compact working-class neighbourhood in the Blerick part of Venlo, on the west bank of the Meuse. The neighbourhood has a distinct character: many social housing units, terraced houses and porch flats from the 1960s and 1970s, a high population density and a population composition that gives the neighbourhood a multicultural, lively atmosphere. The largest age group consists of 25- to 45-year-olds, and families with children are the most common household type. You can see this on the streets: there is always something going on, children play outside and neighbours know each other.

Facilities are a clear strong point. Within walking distance you will find supermarkets, primary schools and childcare. The Blerick shopping centre, including an Albert Heijn and various specialist shops, is easily accessible by bike. For secondary education, there are several schools in the immediate vicinity of Blerick and Venlo. Residents give the facilities a remarkably high score of 9.3 out of 10, and that is accurate: for daily shopping and services, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood.

Accessibility scores even higher: a 9.7. Vastenavondkamp-Noord is conveniently located relative to the A73 and N271, and via the Blerickerweg and the Maasbrug, the centre of Venlo can be reached in a few minutes. Venlo station, with direct connections to Eindhoven, Nijmegen and across the border to Germany, is about a ten-minute bike ride away. Several bus routes cross the neighbourhood, so you can get around easily without a car.

Green space in the neighbourhood scores an 8.7. There are playgrounds and smaller green strips, and the Meuse banks are accessible by bike. The neighbourhood is not the greenest part of Venlo, but for a densely built urban district, there is surprisingly much space for outdoor activities in the immediate vicinity.

Resident Cindy has lived there for almost ten years and describes it as follows: "The neighbourhood has sufficient facilities, I feel reasonably safe here when I am outside in the evening." She does point out a recurring problem: the dumping of waste on the street. This image recurs more often in neighbourhood experiences. The safety score is 7.7 and the cleanliness score is 7.3, the lowest of all categories. Honestly, that is something to consider if you are thinking of buying a home in this neighbourhood. On the neighbourhood main page of Vastenavondkamp-Noord you can read all reviews and neighbourhood scores in detail.

Compared to neighbouring community Vastenavondkamp-Zuid, the northern part is slightly more compact in layout. Smeliënkamp, another neighbourhood in the same district, has a similar atmosphere but its own housing mix. Those looking for more space or a higher WOZ value can also look at owner-occupied homes in Blerick-Noord as a whole.

Who is a home in Vastenavondkamp-Noord interesting for?

This neighbourhood suits first-time buyers and young families who want to buy affordably in a well-connected area. The entry price of €179,000 and the average transaction price of just over €215,000 make it one of the more accessible owner-occupied markets in Venlo. Keep in mind that supply is limited: only 14 homes were sold in the past year. Deciding quickly and being well prepared is therefore wise. Would you like to get to know the neighbourhood better first or are you looking for flexibility? Then check out the rental homes in Vastenavondkamp-Noord as an alternative. For those with a larger budget or wanting a wider range of homes, Venlo-Centrum or Venlo-Oost-Noord offer other options.

What residents say about Vastenavondkamp-Noord

Residents give Vastenavondkamp-Noord an overall score of 8.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. The highest sub-scores are for accessibility (9.7) and facilities (9.3), the lowest for cleanliness (7.3) and safety (7.7). Another resident, Cindy, sums it up succinctly: "Very nice neighbourhood to live in. All the facilities we need are present." See all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of Vastenavondkamp-Noord.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Vastenavondkamp-Noord

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources and combines it with resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare the supply in the surrounding neighbourhoods Vastenavondkamp-Zuid and Smeliënkamp, or broaden your search to owner-occupied homes in Venlo as a whole. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Venlo.