Limmel

Limmel, Maastricht – “Beautiful neighbourh...”

Neighbourhood in Maastricht

8.2
Residents give Limmel a very good ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Limmel has 2,580 residentsMost are 15 to 25 years old
There are 878 homes in LimmelCurrently there are 8 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in LimmelBased on registered homes

Limmel is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Maastricht, in the district Buitenwijk Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 132 hectares, of which 122 hectares are land and 9 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09350404. The postcode area is 6222AA-6222NV.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.2. They describe it as 'Beautiful neighbourhood', 'Top and quiet neighbourhood' and 'Nice and quiet area to live.'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, accessibility, greenery, community are seen as strong points.

Residents

Limmel has 2.580 residents. Of these, 46,5% are men and 53,3% are women. Most residents are 15 to 25 years (32,2%). The other age groups are 22,7% for '25 to 45 years', 20,3% for '45 to 65 years', 13,2% for '65 years or older' and 11,8% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 62,0% is unmarried, 25,6% is married, 8,3% is divorced and 3,9% is widowed. 1.505 residents originate from the Netherlands, 660 come from Europe and 415 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.650 households in Limmel. 65,8% of these are single-person households, 16,4% households without children and 17,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons.

In Limmel there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €22.500, which is €13.300 (37%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €19.300, which is €9.900 (34%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Limmel are educated to an intermediate level. 59,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 11,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.580 residents, around 52% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.342 people. This is 13% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (90%), while 10% are self-employed. In Limmel, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 280 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Limmel there are 878 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €248.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 66% rental homes and 34% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 34% privately owned, 50% owned by housing associations and 16% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Limmel are 1950-1970 (40%) and 2020 and later (14%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Limmel. The most recently listed home is Populierweg 39 by Pooters Makelaardij op Pararius. No homes were sold in Limmel over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Limmel. The most recent home is Populierweg 113C04, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. No homes were let in Limmel over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Limmel.

Energy

In Limmel there are 946 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (23%), A (18%) and B (11%). On average, an address in Limmel uses 2.580 kWh of electricity per year. This is 8% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.050 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 18% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Dolmansstraat
  • Jerichoplein
  • Askalonstraat
  • Horebstraat
  • Bethaniëstraat
  • Nebostraat
  • Bersebastraat
  • Taborstraat
  • Azamonstraat
  • Sluisdijk
  • Borgharenweg
  • Sareptastraat
  • Emmausstraat
  • Tiberiasstraat
  • Nieuwe Borgharenweg
  • Sionsweg
  • Tiberiaspad
  • Carmelstraat
  • Bethlehemweg
  • Judeaweg
  • Ankerkade
  • Willem Alexanderweg
  • Populierweg
  • Hebronstraat
  • Masadastraat
  • Balijeweg
  • Jeruzalemweg
  • Galileastraat
  • Jerichostraat
  • Sint Jan Baptistplein
  • Pastoor Mulkenshof

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
1,1 km
Hospital
3,5 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
1,7 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
2,5 km
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8.2
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6.8
Jkanters
Living alone · Overig
07-08-2025
Beautiful neighbourhood

I have beautiful and less beautiful experiences. Too many outsiders are placed, sorry but it doesn't give a safe feeling. The little park is nice and pleasant for walking, but it's also an escape route. Install more cameras.

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8.8
Matt Manfrederick
Living alone · Apartment
22-09-2024
Top and quiet neighbourhood

I've been living here for a year now, Limmel is a nice and quiet neighbourhood, even with university students, it remains a peaceful environment for everyone. So I'm very satisfied.

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9.1
Matt Manfrederick
Living alone · Apartment
14-06-2024
Nice and quiet area to live.

Quiet and safe.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,085Single-person households
270Households without children
295Households 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
€19,300 P.A.average per resident37% below the national average
€22,500 P.A.average per income recipient40% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Limmel
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Buitenwijk Oost

Figures for the district Buitenwijk Oost due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
74 days
average time listed · vs. last year
403
sales in the past year
127 m²
average living area
€117.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
31 days
average time listed · vs. last year
143
lettings in the past year
89 m²
average living area
€462
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Limmel
1.050
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Limmel
2.580
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Limmel

What kind of houses make up Limmel?

The most common type is terraced houses (47%).

What is the average asking price in Limmel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Limmel was listed for an average of €443,913 (€3,789 per m²).

How much does renting cost in Limmel?

A rental home in Limmel cost an average of €1,237 per month (€16 per m²).

How does Limmel score on liveability?

Residents give Limmel a 8.2 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. The strongest score is for nature and greenery (9.0), the weakest for education (7.0).

How is the population of Limmel composed?

Buurt Limmel has 2,580 residents. The largest age group is 15 to 25 years (32%). Notably, 66% of the households are single-person households.

How far are amenities from Limmel?

From Limmel you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 1.7 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Limmel?

Right now you will find 8 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Limmel. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 73 days — relatively long for the current market.

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