Houtwolplantsoen 180

A calm flat in a green corner of Oosterhout

This rental apartment on Houtwolplantsoen sits in a quiet part of Slotjes-West, a neighbourhood where you can hear birds more than traffic. With 94 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a solid, no-nonsense home. The rent of €1,207 is exactly the median for the area, so it's in line with the market, no bargain, but fair for what you get. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €12.57, which matches this flat. If you're looking at apartments in Oosterhout, this one is a straightforward option.

Slotjes-West: safe, familiar, and a bit lively at times

Slotjes-West is a mixed neighbourhood with a bit of everything: 51% single-family homes and 49% flats, mostly owner-occupied (76%). The population leans older, a third are 65-plus, but there are also plenty of families with children. One resident sums it up: "Safe, familiar, a lot within reach in the neighbourhood, only nuisance from Lukwelpark fatbikers is a shame." They also note good accessibility and a decent range of local amenities, though they'd welcome more control over the park nuisance. The neighbourhood Slotjes-West has a moderate crime rate of 46 incidents total, which is fairly low for a neighbourhood of this size.

Daily life: bread, school, and groceries within walking distance

Your morning routine is easy here. The nearest supermarket, Jumbo, is just around the corner, and there's another Jumbo and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, primary schools are a ten-minute walk, Kbs Helder Camara and Kindcentrum de Achthoek are both within reach. A GP is on your doorstep, and the park or public garden is just a couple of streets away. The municipality Oosterhout offers a good balance of urban convenience and green space.

Source and availability

At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including MVGM Wonen and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property, so what you see is what you get.