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De Spiker en het industrieterrein Hermes, Harlingen
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Jacob Backerstraat sits in the De Spiker en het industrieterrein Hermes neighbourhood of Harlingen. With 73 m² of living space, it is 44% smaller than the neighbourhood average, but the plot is a spacious 1610 m². The home has an A energy label and was built in 1924. At €649 per month, the rent is well below the neighbourhood average of €1,495, making it a keenly priced option. For context, terraced houses in Harlingen are scarce on the rental market.
The De Spiker en het industrieterrein Hermes neighbourhood has 1,865 residents, with a high proportion of older people: 44% are 65 or over. Many households are singles (405) or couples without children (330). Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.41 out of 10. One resident calls it a "nice cosy neighbourhood" and feels it is safe, though they note there is little nature. Another says: "Fine neighbourhood, except there's a neighbour who hates everyone and every Saturday she gets booze and screams all night long." So while most people are sociable, there can be the odd difficult neighbour.
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 800 metres away, with Aldi and Albert Heijn also within a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby: Openbare basisschool 't Wad is just around the corner, and basisschool Sint Michael is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the Maritieme Academie Harlingen and Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap are both within walking distance. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden just around the corner, and a train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Harlingen offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via woningzoekende..
Details of this home
Jacob Backerstraat 10, Harlingen
Good · 2 residents
Fine neighbourhood, except there's a neighbour who hates everyone and every Saturday she gets booze and screams all night long.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and cosy safe neighbourhood. Only little nature and no forest
Auto-translated to English by AIData from De Spiker en het industrieterrein Hermes
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7 within 5 km
7 within 5 km
About Jacob Backerstraat 10, Harlingen
At €649 per month, this terraced house is significantly cheaper than the neighbourhood average of €1,495 for rental homes. The living area is 73 m², which is 44% smaller than the average of 131 m², but the plot is a generous 1610 m². Given the low rent and social-housing status, it is a very affordable option in the current market.
De Spiker en het industrieterrein Hermes has a mix of residents, with many older people and singles. Based on two reviews, it scores 7.41 out of 10. One resident describes it as a "nice cosy neighbourhood" that feels safe, though lacking in nature. Another mentions a difficult neighbour who causes noise on Saturdays. Overall, it is a quiet area with a strong sense of community.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 800 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Aldi and Albert Heijn are also within a ten-minute walk, at 944 and 948 metres respectively. For daily shopping, you have several options close by.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Openbare basisschool 't Wad is just 134 metres away, and basisschool Sint Michael is 734 metres. For secondary education, the Maritieme Academie Harlingen (762 m) and Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap (965 m) are both within a ten-minute walk.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older, less efficient homes. The property was built in 1924 but has been upgraded to a high standard.
The plot measures 1610 m², which is unusually large for a terraced house.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Bus connections are not detailed in the listing, but the station provides links to other towns.
In the most recent data, there were 33 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is a relatively low figure, suggesting it is a safe area to live in.
1 home in the municipality Harlingen
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