Graafsebuurt zuid, Den Bosch
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Meidoornstraat is a compact home in the heart of 's-Hertogenbosch. With 36 m² and an energy label G, it's a no-frills space that needs some TLC. At €250,000, it's the cheapest of the 13 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 34% below the average asking price of €378,038, a keen entry point for the area. For context, studios in Den Bosch vary widely in price and condition.
Graafsebuurt zuid is a dense urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. Based on three reviews, residents paint a mixed picture. One resident says: "Don't think the neighbourhood is clean and too many immigrants together in one area and police regularly appear, that's not for nothing." Another notes: "Living in this neighbourhood for over 35 years and have seen a lot of negative changes over the years. It was always a peculiar neighbourhood in many respects. But there was still something like a sense of community. But now that everyone is more to themselves and has less (good) contact with neighbours, my feeling of safety has noticeably decreased." The neighbourhood Graafsebuurt zuid has a high population density and a large share of single-person households.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, KC Het IJzeren Kind, is a ten-minute walk, while secondary schools are a bit further. A park or garden is a couple of streets away, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Den Bosch offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Spoormakers Makelaardij, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Meidoornstraat 4B, 'S-Hertogenbosch
Good · 3 residents
Don't think the neighbourhood is clean and too many immigrants together in one area and police regularly appear, that's not for nothing
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in this neighbourhood for over 35 years and have seen a lot of negative changes over the years. It was always a peculiar neighbourhood in many respects. But there was still something like a sense of community. But now that everyone is more to themselves and has less (good) contact with neighbours, my feeling of safety has noticeably decreased.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn the past the neighbourhood was cleaner and people maintained the front gardens and pavements better, also the children just throw everything on the street
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About Meidoornstraat 4B, 'S-Hertogenbosch
At €250,000, this studio is the cheapest home currently for sale in Graafsebuurt zuid and 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €378,038. However, it's also 58% smaller than the average home in the area (85 m²) and has an energy label G, which means high heating costs. So the price reflects the size and condition.
Graafsebuurt zuid is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Resident reviews mention concerns about cleanliness and safety, with one noting a decline in community spirit over the years. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many young adults and single-person households.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Albert Heijn is 392 m away, just around the corner. Jumbo is 712 m away, a couple of streets further. There are also Coop, PLUS, and other options within a short distance.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and you can expect high heating costs. The majority of homes in the neighbourhood (46.2%) have labels D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
The price is below the neighbourhood average, but the small size and poor energy label may limit appreciation. The area has seen some decline according to residents. It's a personal decision based on your budget and willingness to invest in improvements.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Graafsebuurt zuid