Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Lairesselaan sits in the leafy, established neighbourhood of Kralingen Oost. With 77 m² of living space and an E energy label, it's a practical home that needs some attention on heating costs. At €375,000, the asking price is 62% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Kralingen Oost is a mixed neighbourhood with a strong student and young professional presence, over half the residents are between 15 and 45. The area feels safe and green, with the Kralingse Plas and its forest just a short walk away. One resident describes it as a 'safe beautiful surroundings' with 'plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops'. Another notes it's 'easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram' but mentions that 'there aren't that many facilities' compared to Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. A third review is less positive, calling the atmosphere 'formal' and 'always immediately aggressive'. Based on three reviews, the overall score is 6.75 out of 10. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost is predominantly built before 1945, with a mix of apartments and family homes.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, and a PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including the Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool and Montessorischool Kralingen, both about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses, making it a very urban environment, yet the Kralingse Plas and park are just a couple of streets away for a breather. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive public transport, with tram and metro stops nearby.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Bakker en Steffen, NVM Makelaars en Taxateurs B.V. and Bakker & Bakker NVM Makelaars & Taxateurs B.V.
Details of this home
De Lairesselaan 183, 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 De Lairesselaan 183, Rotterdam
The asking price of €375,000 is 62% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but the apartment is also 49% smaller than the average home in Kralingen Oost (77 m² vs 150 m²). Given the E energy label, you can expect higher energy costs. Compared to other apartments in Rotterdam, the price per m² works out at about €4,870, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,246 per m². So it's priced keenly for its size and condition.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's 'a very safe neighbourhood', while another mentions 'sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them'. A third review calls it 'formal' and 'always immediately aggressive'. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 521, but without context it's hard to compare. Overall, the area feels safe to many, but bike theft is noted as a common issue.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. Tram and metro stops are closer, making it easy to reach the city centre and other parts of Rotterdam without a car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: the Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool (851 m), Montessorischool Kralingen (873 m), and Vrije School Vredehof (925 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.9 km away. The neighbourhood has a good reputation for education, with one resident noting 'most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation'.
An E label indicates the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating and electricity costs compared to a home with a better label. In Kralingen Oost, only about 17% of homes have an A or A+ label, while 38% have a D label or worse. It's worth budgeting for energy improvements if you want to reduce costs.
Yes, the Kralingse Plas and its surrounding forest are just 0.3 km away, a couple of streets from the apartment. There are also small parks and playgrounds in the area, though one resident notes that a big playground is on the Oudedijk, not immediately close. The neighbourhood has enough green for daily walks.
Currently, there are 72 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €981,625 and a median of €679,000. The cheapest is €275,000 and the most expensive is €3,000,000. Apartments like this one are a small segment of the market, so options are limited.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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