Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment on Avenue Concordia sits in one of Rotterdam's most established neighbourhoods. With 110 m² of living space, it offers generous proportions for a pre-war home. The energy label F means heating costs will be noticeable, but the character and location are hard to beat. At €600,000, the asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, making it a keen entry point into Kralingen Oost compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Kralingen Oost is a leafy, well-connected part of Rotterdam with a mix of students, families and older residents. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another notes: "I grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." A third review is more critical: "No one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.75 out of 10. The area has a high proportion of single-person households (36%) and a large student-age population (29% aged 15-25). For more context, see the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn, Aldi and SPAR are all just around the corner on the same street. A five-minute walk brings you to Ekoplaza for organic options. The Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool is on your doorstep for primary education, while secondary schools like Vrije School Zuid-Holland are a couple of streets away. The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding park are a five-minute walk, perfect for weekend strolls. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, though the neighbourhood itself has fewer cafes than some other parts of the city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Huispedia and also appears on Funda through Lagerweij & Fonk NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
Avenue Concordia 123B02, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Avenue Concordia 123B02, Rotterdam
The asking price of €600,000 is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but the apartment is also 27% smaller than the average (110 m² vs 150 m²). The median price in Kralingen Oost is €679,000, so this home is priced below that. Given the energy label F and the pre-war construction, the price seems in line with the market.
The energy label is F, which is poor. This means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be high. In the neighbourhood, 38% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but you should budget for significant energy bills.
Residents mention that the metro and tram are nearby, making it easy to get around. The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. The area also has shared bikes and scooters available.
Reviews are mixed. One resident describes the neighbourhood as safe and clean, with many students and families. Another says people are not social and can be aggressive. A third finds it cosy but notes occasional bike theft. Overall, the neighbourhood has a high turnover of young people and students.
Yes, there are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. The Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool is just 173 m away, and the Vrije School Zuid-Holland (secondary) is 587 m away. Residents generally rate the education as good.
One resident says it is very safe, while another mentions occasional dangerous incidents like shootings, but notes they are rare and hardly anyone experiences them. Bike theft is a common issue. The total number of crimes in the area is 521, but without context it is hard to compare.
The listing does not mention parking. In a pre-war neighbourhood like Kralingen Oost, street parking is common but may require a permit. You would need to check with the municipality for specific arrangements.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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