Heugem

Heugem, Maastricht – “A bit remote”

Neighbourhood in Maastricht

6.3
Residents give Heugem a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Heugem has 4,300 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,252 homes in HeugemCurrently there are 14 for sale and 5 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in HeugemBased on registered homes

Heugem is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Maastricht, in the district Buitenwijk Zuidoost The neighbourhood has a total area of 267 hectares, of which 155 hectares are land and 112 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09350601. The postcode area is 6229AD-6229ZE.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.3. They describe it as 'A bit remote', 'Quiet and noisy' and 'Quiet street'. Aspects such as accessibility, greenery, housing are rated well in this neighbourhood, while amenities and safety score less well.

Residents

Heugem has 4.300 residents. Of these, 48,3% are men and 51,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,7%). The other age groups are 23,3% for '25 to 45 years', 22,9% for '65 years or older', 15,6% for '15 to 25 years' and 9,4% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 53,8% is unmarried, 32,4% is married, 9,2% is divorced and 4,5% is widowed. 2.965 residents originate from the Netherlands, 680 come from Europe and 655 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.230 households in Heugem. 51,1% of these are single-person households, 26,9% households without children and 22,0% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Heugem there are 3.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €38.100, which is €4.100 (10%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.100, which is €1.800 (5%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Heugem are educated to a lower level. 37,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1), 33,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 29,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 4.300 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.838 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Heugem, 35% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 880 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Heugem there are 2.252 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €294.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 56% rental homes and 44% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 44% privately owned, 42% owned by housing associations and 14% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Heugem are 1990-2000 (29%) and 1950-1970 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 12 homes for sale in Heugem. The most recently listed home is Kornoeljeweerd 44 by VAQS Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 153 homes were sold in Heugem. On average, a home was sold within 89 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Heugem over the past year was €413.491. This is 41% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €294.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.534.

Rental homes

There are 3 homes for rent in Heugem. The most recent home is Oude Maasstraat 86S2, offered by Rotsvast Maastricht op Pararius. Over the past year, 34 homes were let in Heugem. On average, a listing was let within 33 days.

No recent rental data available for Heugem.

Energy

In Heugem there are 1.479 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (35%), B (30%) and C (22%). On average, an address in Heugem uses 2.230 kWh of electricity per year. This is 13% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 760 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 5% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Schorsmolen
  • Oude Maasstraat
  • Sint Michaëlsweg
  • Papaverweerd
  • Sint Michaelshöfke
  • Aan de Dellinge
  • Balsemienbeemd
  • Ganzerikweerd
  • De Beente
  • Wardehofplein
  • Salviabeemd
  • Lage Weerd
  • Bouwert
  • Vogelzang
  • Oosterweertlaan
  • Beemdenplein
  • Bolderikweerd
  • Oeslingerbaan
  • Spireabeemd
  • Kapittellaan
  • Termileslaan
  • Gamanderweerd
  • Lochterstraat
  • Preerweg
  • Oosterweg
  • Steynboeckel
  • Molensingel
  • Kamilleweerd
  • Menthabeemd
  • Krokusbeemd
  • Mimosabeemd
  • Kornoeljeweerd
  • Sileneweerd
  • Doesweien
  • Watermolen
  • Lavasbeemd
  • Angelicabeemd
  • Irisbeemd
  • Aan de Dom
  • Bolderikplein
  • Termilesgang
  • Lavendelweerd
  • Violabeemd
  • Aan het Valderen
  • Gronsvelderweg
  • Primulabeemd
  • Oude Maastrichterweg
  • Heugemer Pastoorsstraat
  • De Distele
  • Tijmweerd
  • Klaverweerd
  • Malvabeemd
  • Graanmolen
  • Heugemer Molenstraat
  • Rosabeemd
  • Heugemer Kerkstraat
  • Heugemerstraat
  • Venkelbeemd
  • Plantagobeemd
  • Beenteplein
  • Clematisbeemd
  • Hoge Weerd
  • Lunariabeemd
  • Volmolen
  • Labeurweg
  • Wikkeweerd
  • Melissabeemd
  • Maasvelderweg
  • Atropabeemd
  • Slagmolen
  • Aan het Heugemerwater

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
1,5 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
2,0 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
3,0 km
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6.3
Residents give Heugem a more than satisfactory rating
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Experiences of Heugem

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6.4
Gerda reneerkens
Living alone · Apartment
23-07-2025
A bit remote

Would have preferred to go back to the west side. Too far from the city and from acquaintances.

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6.8
Tanja
Family · Apartment
26-03-2025
Quiet and noisy

Our neighbourhood used to be nice and quiet but not anymore, Heugem has really gone downhill

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5.9
T.K.
13-08-2023
Quiet street

What I think is our neighbourhood has really deteriorated, crime, annoying loitering youth, feeling unsafe on the street.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,140Single-person households
600Households without children
490Households 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
€33,100 P.A.average per resident5% below the national average
€38,100 P.A.average per income recipient10% below the national average
88%of the employed are in paid employment
12%of the employed are self-employed
66%
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
Heugem
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Heugem

Sale price · Q4 2026
€377.215
average▼ 12,2%
€380.000
median▼ 1,3%
13 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.346
averagestabiel
€3.373
median▲ 1,7%
-21% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
81 days ▼ 39,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
142
sales in the past year
130 m²
average living area
-21%
cheaper than the national average

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)
Heugem
760
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Heugem
2.230
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Heugem

What kind of homes are there in Heugem?

The most common type is flats (43%).

What do you pay for a house in Heugem?

Over the past year a home for sale in Heugem was listed for an average of €417,779 (€3,494 per m²). That is 21% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 12%.

How do residents rate Heugem?

Residents give Heugem a 6.3 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. The strongest score is for housing (7.0), the weakest for safety (5.0).

How is the population of Heugem composed?

Buurt Heugem has 4,300 residents. Notably, 51% of the households are single-person households.

What are the energy labels in Heugem?

The housing supply in Heugem is remarkably efficient: 62% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 760 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Heugem?

From Heugem you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 2.0 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Heugem?

Right now you will find 14 homes for sale and 5 homes for rent in Heugem. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 80 days — relatively long for the current market.

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