Op de Nobel
LimburgHeerlenHeerlen-CentrumOp de Nobel

Op de Nobel, Heerlen – “10”

Neighbourhood in Heerlen

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Op de Nobel has 1,125 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 598 homes in Op de NobelCurrently there are 7 for sale and 8 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Op de NobelBased on registered homes

Op de Nobel is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Heerlen, in the district Heerlen-Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 21 hectares, of which 21 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09173301. The postcode area is 6411BR-6411HK.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as excellent with a score of 10.0. The resident describes this neighbourhood as '10'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Op de Nobel has 1.125 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,7% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (25,3%). The other age groups are 25,3% for '45 to 65 years', 25,3% for '65 years or older', 12,4% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,6% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 51,6% is unmarried, 29,8% is married, 12,9% is divorced and 6,2% is widowed. 765 residents originate from the Netherlands, 215 come from Europe and 150 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 665 households in Op de Nobel. 60,9% of these are single-person households, 21,8% households without children and 17,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons.

In Op de Nobel there are 1.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.300, which is €1.500 (4%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €30.100, which is €900 (3%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Op de Nobel are educated to an intermediate level. 38,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.125 residents, around 58% are in paid employment, which amounts to 653 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Op de Nobel, 34% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 260 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Op de Nobel there are 598 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €256.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. In Op de Nobel there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 49% rental homes and 51% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 51% privately owned, 25% owned by housing associations and 24% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Op de Nobel are 1925-1950 (46%) and 1970-1980 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 8 homes for sale in Op de Nobel. The most recently listed home is Kortstraat 6 by Consten Vastgoed op Pararius. Over the past year, 25 homes were sold in Op de Nobel. On average, a home was sold within 63 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Op de Nobel over the past year was €348.940. This is 36% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €256.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.102.

Rental homes

There are 4 homes for rent in Op de Nobel. The most recent home is Op de Nobel 22, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. Over the past year, 18 homes were let in Op de Nobel. On average, a listing was let within 32 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Op de Nobel over the past year was €698 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €3 per month.

Energy

In Op de Nobel there are 669 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are F (20%), A (20%) and G (16%). On average, an address in Op de Nobel uses 2.380 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.220 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 5% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Nobelstraat
  • Kapelaan Berixstraat
  • Sint Antoniusweg
  • Lentestraat
  • Oliemolenstraat
  • Akerstraat
  • Herfststraat
  • Dominee Jongeneelstraat
  • Ruys de Beerenbroucklaan
  • Zomerstraat
  • Winterstraat
  • Groene Boord
  • Sint Franciscusweg
  • Deken Nicolaijestraat
  • Doctor Poelsstraat
  • Laan van Hövell tot Westerflier
  • Tempsplein

Amenities

GP
0,2 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
2,6 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
1,3 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
0,6 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
405Single-person households
145Households without children
115Households 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
€30,100 P.A.average per resident2% below the national average
€34,300 P.A.average per income recipient8% 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
Op de Nobel
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Heerlen-Centrum

Figures for the district Heerlen-Centrum due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€339.667
average▼ 7,5%
€325.000
median▼ 13,3%
6 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.810
average▲ 15,6%
€2.647
median▼ 1,8%

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
81 days ▲ 12,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
149
sales in the past year
106 m²
average living area
€125.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
49 days
average time listed · vs. last year
33
lettings in the past year
128 m²
average living area
€556
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)
Op de Nobel
1.220
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Op de Nobel
2.380
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Op de Nobel

Which type of home is most common in Op de Nobel?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 58% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (47%).

How expensive are houses in Op de Nobel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Op de Nobel was listed for an average of €263,513 (€2,578 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 7%.

What is the rent in Op de Nobel?

A rental home in Op de Nobel cost an average of €1,001 per month (€12 per m²).

How is the population of Op de Nobel composed?

Buurt Op de Nobel has 1,125 residents. Notably, 61% of the households are single-person households.

How far are amenities from Op de Nobel?

From Op de Nobel you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.2 km, a railway station at 1.3 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Op de Nobel?

Right now you will find 7 homes for sale and 8 homes for rent in Op de Nobel. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 81 days — relatively long for the current market.

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