Hoornes-West, Katwijk
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Thorbeckestraat sits in a lively part of Katwijk, with the North Sea dunes just a short walk away. At 108 m² it is noticeably roomier than the average home in the neighbourhood, and the price of €465,000 is 16% above the local average asking price of €401,846, reflecting the extra space. For comparison, apartments in Katwijk typically sell for around €4,913 per m².
Hoornes-West is a densely built area with a mix of flats and some houses, mostly built between 1945 and 1970. Over half the homes have energy label C, and the area is home to around 3,300 people. Many households are singles or couples without children, and the streets have a lively, urban feel. The neighbourhood has a high address density, so shops and services are never far. The Hoornes-West neighbourhood is well connected within Katwijk.
For daily groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Lidl is also within easy reach. Several primary schools are within walking distance, including PC Oranje Nassauschool and Julianaschool Rijnsburg, both about a ten-minute walk. Secondary schools like Teylingen College and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are a bit further but still accessible by bike. The area also has a GP surgery, a park, and a library all within a few minutes' walk. The municipality of Katwijk offers a good range of local amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Alpina Katwijk (voorheen De Leeuw Makelaardij).
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Thorbeckestraat 30, Katwijk (Zh)
Data from Hoornes-West
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About Thorbeckestraat 30, Katwijk (Zh)
The asking price is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €401,846, but the apartment is also 30% larger than the typical home in Hoornes-West (108 m² vs 83 m²). Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €450,379, so the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space.
The apartment has energy label C, which is the most common label in Hoornes-West (54% of homes have it). Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. It is not as efficient as A or B labels, but better than D or lower.
The nearest train station is 7.6 km away, so it is not within walking distance. You would need a bike, bus or car to reach it. The area is better served by local bus connections.
Hoornes-West has a mix of households: about 30% are families with children, while many are singles or couples. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, and parks nearby. The area is densely built but has a lively, urban feel.
Recently sold homes in Hoornes-West took an average of 30 days to sell, which is fairly quick. This suggests reasonable demand, though the current apartment is priced above average.
Dirk is just around the corner (457 m), Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk (549 m), and Lidl is also within walking distance (636 m). For a larger selection, Hoogvliet is about 1 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hoornes-West