Vrieheide

Vrieheide, Heerlen – “Mixed”

Neighbourhood in Heerlen

6.4
Residents give Vrieheide a satisfactory ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Vrieheide has 1,445 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 725 homes in VrieheideCurrently there are 13 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in VrieheideBased on registered homes

Vrieheide is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Heerlen, in the district Vrieheide-De Stack The neighbourhood has a total area of 27 hectares, of which 27 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09172004. The postcode area is 6414EV-6414TX.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.4. They describe it as 'Mixed', 'A safe neighbourhood' and 'It's a cosy but scary neighbourhood with a lot of crime.'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: accessibility, greenery, education receive high ratings, while cleanliness and amenities are mentioned as weak points.

Residents

Vrieheide has 1.445 residents. Of these, 54,3% are men and 46,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,5%). The other age groups are 26,6% for '25 to 45 years', 15,2% for '0 to 15 years', 13,8% for '65 years or older' and 12,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 53,6% is unmarried, 31,1% is married, 11,8% is divorced and 3,8% is widowed. 820 residents originate from the Netherlands, 280 come from Europe and 350 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 710 households in Vrieheide. 43,7% of these are single-person households, 23,2% households without children and 33,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Vrieheide there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €25.800, which is €10.000 (28%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €20.500, which is €8.700 (30%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Vrieheide are educated to an intermediate level. 45,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 44,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 10,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.445 residents, around 55% are in paid employment, which amounts to 795 people. This is 10% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Vrieheide, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a occupational disability benefit. 160 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Vrieheide there are 725 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €146.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 38% rental homes and 62% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 61% privately owned, 6% owned by housing associations and 33% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Vrieheide are 1950-1970 (65%) and 1990-2000 (15%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Vrieheide. The most recently listed home is Unescostraat 60A by Ovida makelaars. No homes were sold in Vrieheide over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Vrieheide. The most recent home is Beneluxlaan 94, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. No homes were let in Vrieheide over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Vrieheide.

Energy

In Vrieheide there are 726 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are E (38%), F (18%) and C (14%). On average, an address in Vrieheide uses 2.690 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.080 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 16% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Anjelierstraat
  • Monacoplein
  • Duitslandlaan
  • Plein Luxemburg
  • Parkweg
  • Unolaan
  • Navolaan
  • De Gasperistraat
  • Schumanstraat
  • Vrieheidepark
  • Unescostraat
  • Belgiëlaan
  • Nederlandlaan
  • Beneluxlaan
  • Marshallsingel

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
1,3 km
Hospital
3,3 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
3,8 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
1,6 km
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6.4
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Experiences of Vrieheide

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4.6
Luca
Family · Overig
12-01-2026
Mixed

In the neighbourhood there are many cultured people, very cosy! The only downside is that there are also antisocial people living here.. and they don't give a damn about anything or anyone.. there is little parking space right in front of my door, which is really not pleasant, the neighbourhood itself is quite close-knit and everyone enjoys chatting with each other during New Year's or a summer day. There is hardly any greenery here and there, some bushes here and there but that's about it.. luckily they are busy renovating and greening the part where we live, so that's something I consider a plus point for the neighbourhood. Unfortunately, it's often the case that houses have overdue maintenance due to landlords or people who simply don't care about what their house looks like.

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7.8
Andries
Living alone · Terraced house
24-10-2025
A safe neighbourhood

Something happens in every neighbourhood now and then, but I still think the neighbourhood is safe.

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6.8
Tj
Family · Overig
03-09-2024
It's a cosy but scary neighbourhood with a lot of crime.

I think I live in a neighbourhood that can be cosy, but there are many fights, shootings and a lot of crime here, which often goes unaddressed. In terms of education, facilities, nature and many other things, it's a top neighbourhood. With the Weggebekker and the Brunssummerheide around the corner, there is plenty of forest.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
310Single-person households
165Households without children
235Households 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
€20,500 P.A.average per resident33% below the national average
€25,800 P.A.average per income recipient31% 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
Vrieheide
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Vrieheide

Sale price · Q3 2026
€176.813
average▼ 1,4%
€169.000
median▲ 2,4%
8 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.259
average▲ 13,2%
€2.501
median▲ 33,7%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
104 days
average time listed · vs. last year
33
sales in the past year
101 m²
average living area
€139.000
lowest sale price 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)
Vrieheide
1.080
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Vrieheide
2.690
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Vrieheide

What kind of houses make up Vrieheide?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 76% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (49%).

What is the average asking price in Vrieheide?

Over the past year a home for sale in Vrieheide was listed for an average of €185,300 (€1,964 per m²).

How does Vrieheide score on liveability?

Residents give Vrieheide a 6.4 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Accessibility stands out with a 9.3; cleanliness lags behind with a 5.3.

What kind of people live in Vrieheide?

Buurt Vrieheide has 1,445 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%).

How energy-efficient are the homes in Vrieheide?

A considerable share of the supply in Vrieheide is less efficient: 28% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,080 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Vrieheide?

From Vrieheide you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 3.8 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Vrieheide?

Right now you will find 13 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Vrieheide. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 103 days — relatively long for the current market.

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