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Neighbourhoods in Heerlen

Heerlen has 23 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €238.750, ranging from €168.000 in Eikenderveld to €389.000 in De Beitel. The average livability score is 3.0 out of 5. Whether you're an expat looking for a central, well-connected area or a quieter family-friendly neighbourhood, use the filters below to compare on price, safety, and livability.

Highlights
Most affordable

Eikenderveld

€168.000

Most expensive

De Beitel

€389.000

Safest neighbourhood

Zeswegen-Nieuw Husken

3.0/5

Highest livability

Zeswegen-Nieuw Husken

3.0/5

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Bekkerveld
Caumerveld-Douve Weien
De Beitel
De Hei
De Koumen
Eikenderveld
Heerlen-Centrum
Heerlerbaan-Centrum
Heerlerbaan-Schil
Heerlerheide-Passart
Heksenberg
Hoensbroek-De Dem
Maria Gewanden en Terschuren
Mariarade
Meezenbroek-Schaesbergerveld
Molenberg
Nieuw Lotbroek
Rennemig-Beersdal
Schandelen-Grasbroek
Vrieheide-De Stack
Welten-Benzenrade
Woonboulevard-Ten Esschen
Zeswegen-Nieuw Husken

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best neighbourhoods in Heerlen

23 neighbourhoods ranked on livability, property value, safety, noise and distance to a station or school — with the figure behind each place.

What does a home in Heerlen cost?

Average WOZ value

€238,750

The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Heerlen usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.

Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount

€46,000

One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.5%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.

Work out what you can borrowValue check on an address in Heerlen

Further reading

What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?

The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.

How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?

Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.

Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?

Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.

Work out the numbers:How much can I borrow?Do I qualify for NHG?Buying here as an expat