A pre-war apartment on Dijklaan
This 1932 apartment in the heart of Vlaardingen has a compact 75 m² floor area, which is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². The energy label was C, so heating costs were moderate. At €335,000, the asking price was in line with the market, the median in Centrum was €317,500 and the average €351,382. Compared to other apartments in Vlaardingen, this is a fairly typical offering for the area. This home has not been online since 16 July 2026.
Centrum: busy, central, with some rough edges
Centrum is the most urban part of Vlaardingen, with an address density of 3,925 per km², very strong urbanity. The population is diverse: many single-person households (1,785) and a mix of ages. One resident says: "Suffering from the waste and drug users in the area. I am a reasonably large-built man so I certainly don't feel unsafe, but many neighbours certainly do, and I miss the trees and nature that used to be there." That's based on a single review, so take it as one perspective. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-war homes (68.6%) and a mix of owner-occupied (46%) and rental properties. For more context, see the municipality of Vlaardingen.
Daily life on the street
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk and Lidl are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: IKC Erasmus is a five-minute walk, and IKC Van Kampen is also within easy reach. A GP and a restaurant are on your doorstep, and a park is a five-minute walk away. The train station is 6.1 km away, so you'd rely on a bike or bus for longer journeys.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including De Witte Garantiemakelaars.
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About Dijklaan 21, Vlaardingen
Was €335,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €335,000 sat between the neighbourhood median of €317,500 and the average of €351,382. Given the 75 m² floor area (25% smaller than the average 100 m² in Centrum), the price per m² worked out to about €4,467, which was above the neighbourhood average of €3,793 per m². So it's on the higher side for the size, but not out of line with the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In the neighbourhood, about 25.9% of homes have label C, while 37% have D or lower.
How safe is the Centrum neighbourhood?
The neighbourhood recorded 467 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a city centre. One resident mentioned feeling safe personally but noted that many neighbours feel unsafe due to waste and drug users. It's a busy urban area, so typical city-centre issues apply.
What schools are near this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance: IKC Erasmus (268 m), IKC Van Kampen (444 m), and IKC De Bavinck (516 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.6 km away, so a bike or bus is handy.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 6.1 km from the apartment. That's a 15-20 minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Centrum has 6,460 residents, with many single-person households (1,785) and a balanced age spread. About 27% of homes are single-family, and 46% are owner-occupied. It's a dense, urban area with a mix of young and old.
Are there parks or green spaces nearby?
Yes, a park or public garden is 0.4 km away, a five-minute walk. The resident review mentioned missing trees and nature, so while there is some green space, it may not be abundant.
