Heerlen-Centrum, Heerlen
NeighbourhoodThis rental room on Saroleastraat sits in the heart of Heerlen, a town that is clearly working on its image. The listing does not state a house number, postcode, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the room itself. At €650 per month, the rent is 59% below the neighbourhood average of €1,567, which puts it on the low side compared with other rooms in Heerlen.
Heerlen-Centrum is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of residents and a lively but sometimes challenging atmosphere. Based on one review, a resident gives it a 7 out of 10, saying: "Personally, I think it's a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go and what I'm allowed to do. If I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe." The same resident notes that there is "a lot of crime" and "a lot of poverty", but also that the city is "trying their best to modernise". The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households, and many residents are over 65. For a newcomer, it is a place where you need to find your bearings, but it is also central and well connected. This is the municipality of Heerlen at its most urban.
Daily life here is compact: the nearest supermarket, Jan Linders, is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a five-minute walk away. For schools, the VWO of the Bernardinuscollege is a ten-minute walk, and Basisschool Eikenderveld is a similar distance. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. The area is very densely built, with an address density of nearly 3,000 per square kilometre, so most amenities are close by.
At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Saroleastraat, Heerlen
The rent of €650 is 59% below the neighbourhood average of €1,567 for rental properties. However, this is a room, not a whole home, and the listing does not state the floor area, so it is hard to compare directly. The average rent for a room in the neighbourhood is €467, which makes this room more expensive than that average, but still below the overall rental average.
Heerlen-Centrum is a very urban area with a high population density. One resident rates it 7 out of 10, calling it safe for those who know the area, but noting that newcomers might feel less safe. The same resident mentions crime and poverty, but also that the city is modernising. Many residents live alone, and a large share are over 65.
The train station is 0.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or exploring the region by rail.
The nearest supermarket is Jan Linders at 381 metres, just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 600 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are also other options within a short distance, so daily shopping is easy.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The VWO of the Bernardinuscollege is 659 metres away, and Basisschool Eikenderveld is 684 metres away. There are also secondary schools and special education options nearby.
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their website.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Personally, I think it's a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go and what I'm allowed to do. If I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe. You can encounter strange people here and experience situations that don't happen just like that outside this area. There is a lot of crime, from young to old, and if you pay close attention, you can see a lot of it. On top of that, there is simply a lot of poverty here. I see more people on benefits than working, and with each year, more and more homeless people. I see that they are trying their best to modernise the city. They are doing quite well at that, but... take the Aurora flats, for example. They've painted them all nice colours now, but that doesn't mean you've removed the ghetto. The same junkies and dealers still live in the flats as before. And I still wouldn't recommend walking alone in the dark. I think Heerlen is becoming more modern every year, but it remains my crack neighbourhood. Accessibility is fine, but we still don't have things like e-scooters or e-steps. Tram or metro. I can understand the tram and metro, but we are really lagging behind when it comes to e-scooters, etc. A few years ago, we only got those bikes you can rent... and then they basically showed that we can't handle that responsibility at all here. We destroy everything here that has any money in it or doesn't belong to us.
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| Sale price | €247,414 | €239,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,061 | – |
| Rent price | €1,567 p/m | €1,302 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Very nice neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIPersonally, I think it's a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go and what I'm allowed to do. If I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe. You can encounter strange people here and experience situations that don't happen just like that outside this area. There is a lot of crime, from young to old, and if you pay close attention, you can see a lot of it. On top of that, there is simply a lot of poverty here. I see more people on benefits than working, and with each year, more and more homeless people. I see that they are trying their best to modernise the city. They are doing quite well at that, but... take the Aurora flats, for example. They've painted them all nice colours now, but that doesn't mean you've removed the ghetto. The same junkies and dealers still live in the flats as before. And I still wouldn't recommend walking alone in the dark. I think Heerlen is becoming more modern every year, but it remains my crack neighbourhood. Accessibility is fine, but we still don't have things like e-scooters or e-steps. Tram or metro. I can understand the tram and metro, but we are really lagging behind when it comes to e-scooters, etc. A few years ago, we only got those bikes you can rent... and then they basically showed that we can't handle that responsibility at all here. We destroy everything here that has any money in it or doesn't belong to us.
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| Sale price | €303,344 | €298,515 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,676 | – |
| Rent price | €1,124 p/m | €1,018 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €11 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIWell, the paving stones could be laid properly and the gardens maintained, and those pesky oak trees could be removed and replaced with nice shrubs.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey meddle in arguments that are none of their business
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIBad unfriendly not safe
Auto-translated to English by AIIf you like nature and peace and quiet, you're in the right place here. The neighbourhood is super clean and spacious with lots of trees and parks. You can easily walk into the countryside. Ideal for the dog or an evening stroll!
Auto-translated to English by AIVery occasionally people greet you, but that's it
Auto-translated to English by AIToo many steps at our front door. Otherwise it might be fine.
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| Sale price | €298,328 | €275,111 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,545 | – |
| Rent price | €1,065 p/m | €1,013 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €13 p/m | – |
Saroleastraat, Heerlen
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