Balkengat, Zwijndrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1988 terraced house on Noordpark sits in a leafy part of Balkengat, a small residential neighbourhood where almost all homes are owner-occupied. With 179 m² of living space and a 200 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a family. The price of €695,000 is on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Zwijndrecht, but the size and energy label A help explain it.
Balkengat is a tiny neighbourhood with just 325 residents, mostly aged 45 and over. Two-thirds of households are couples without children or singles, and the streets are very quiet, only three crimes were recorded in the area. One resident describes it as "a peaceful pocket where everyone knows each other." The neighbourhood Balkengat has a very high density of addresses, so although it feels calm, shops and services are never far away.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Children can walk to Christelijk IKC Impuls primary school in a few minutes, and the Walburg College secondary school is also within easy reach. The municipality Zwijndrecht has a park or public garden on your doorstep, perfect for an evening stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Wisse Makelaardij & Hypotheken.
Details of this home
Noordpark 12, Zwijndrecht
Data from Balkengat
47 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Noordpark 12, Zwijndrecht
The price is on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Zwijndrecht, but this home is larger than average at 179 m² and has an excellent energy label A. The 200 m² plot is also generous for a terraced house. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value space and low energy costs.
Balkengat is a very quiet, small neighbourhood with mostly older residents and very little crime. Almost all homes are owner-occupied, and the streets are peaceful. It is densely built, so amenities are close by, but the atmosphere is calm and residential.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Christelijk IKC Impuls primary school is 316 m away, and Walburg College secondary school is 634 m away. Both are within easy walking distance for children. Several other primary and secondary schools are also within a kilometre.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with lower labels. The exact running costs depend on usage, but label A is among the best.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Balkengat