Boylebuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hogenbanweg sits in a lively part of Schiedam, where the streets have a mix of post-war blocks and older housing. At 58 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the price of €275,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €187,500. Apartments in Schiedam as a whole vary widely, so this one sits at the upper end of the market.
The Boylebuurt is a dense urban area with a strong mix of ages, many residents are between 25 and 45, and there's a good number of families too. The streets are lively, with shops and cafes within easy reach. The area has a high address density, so it feels very much part of the city. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a typical city community.
For daily shopping, Dirk is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool de Peperklip and De Kubus, both about a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get into Rotterdam or The Hague. A park is on your doorstep, perfect for a quick break.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including De Witte Garantiemakelaars Vlaardingen. The energy label is F, which means heating costs are something to factor in, most other homes for sale in the neighbourhood have a better label.
Details of this home
Hogenbanweg 425, Schiedam
Data from Boylebuurt
Data from Boylebuurt
68 within 5 km
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About Hogenbanweg 425, Schiedam
The asking price of €275,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €187,500 and the median of €187,500. However, recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €273,636, so the price is in line with what buyers have been paying. The apartment is 58 m², which is slightly larger than the average sold home (56 m²), and the price per m² is about €4,741, higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,409 per m².
The energy label is F, which is poor. This means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be relatively high. Most other homes for sale in the Boylebuurt have a better energy label, so this is a point to consider when budgeting for monthly bills.
The train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Rotterdam, The Hague, or other cities in the region.
The nearest supermarket is Dirk at 395 metres, just around the corner. Lidl is 456 metres away, a couple of streets further. There's also a SPAR at 881 metres and an AH to go at 931 metres, so daily shopping is well covered within walking distance.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Basisschool de Peperklip is 480 metres away, De Kubus is 509 metres, and Basisschool Kaleidoscoop is 576 metres. There's also a special education school, Auris Hildernisseschool, at 423 metres. Secondary education is 1.9 km away.
The Boylebuurt is a densely populated urban area with a mix of ages. Many residents are between 25 and 45, and there are families with children as well. The area has a high address density (4,218 per km²), so it feels lively and urban. There's a park within 300 metres, and restaurants and a library are also close by.
Currently there are only 2 homes for sale in the Boylebuurt, which is a very low number. This means choice is limited. Recently, 11 homes were sold in the area, with an average selling time of 43 days, indicating a fairly active market.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Boylebuurt