Newtonbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 1931 apartment on Edisonstraat sits in the Newtonbuurt, a lively part of Schiedam. With 92 m² of living space and an energy label B, it balances period charm with decent efficiency. The asking price of €299,000 is in line with the market, similar homes in the neighbourhood sell for a median of €300,000. For context, apartments in Schiedam average around €3,008 per m².
Newtonbuurt is a dense, inner-city neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war housing and a young population, the largest age group is 25 to 45. It's a very urban area (address density over 4,000 per km²), so life here is lively and everything is close. One resident says: "It's a vibrant area with lots of shops and cafes within walking distance." Another notes: "The park around the corner is a great spot to relax." The neighbourhood Newtonbuurt has a high proportion of single-person households, but also a fair number of families.
Your morning routine is easy: Lidl is just around the corner for groceries, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Basisschool de Peperklip is on your doorstep, and De Kubus is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The municipality Schiedam offers a good range of restaurants and a library within walking distance.
At the time of writing, this apartment is listed through several channels, including Van Herk Makelaars.
Details of this home
Edisonstraat 34B, Schiedam
Data from Newtonbuurt
Data from Newtonbuurt
66 within 5 km
137 within 5 km
About Edisonstraat 34B, Schiedam
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median asking price in Newtonbuurt is €300,000, and similar apartments sell for around €282,633 on average. The price per m² (€3,250) is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,008, but the energy label B and good condition justify it.
Newtonbuurt is a very urban area with a young, diverse population. It's dense, with many shops, cafes, and a park just around the corner. The area has a mix of singles and families, and the pre-war housing gives it character. Crime is moderate, with 90 incidents reported.
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Rotterdam or The Hague straightforward.
Basisschool de Peperklip is just 111 m away, and De Kubus is 403 m. For secondary education, Lentiz | LIFE College is 445 m. There are also several other schools within walking distance.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, only 15.4% of homes have label B or better, so this is a good score.
The listing does not mention a garden or terrace. The plot size is not specified, so it's likely a typical apartment without private outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Newtonbuurt