Centrum, Vlaardingen
NeighbourhoodThis 168 m² apartment on the Hoogstraat in Vlaardingen's Centrum is a real head-turner. Built in 1875 and with an energy label B, it combines period charm with decent efficiency. The asking price of €645,000 is on the high side, 84% above the neighbourhood average of €351,382, but then you're getting 68% more floor space than the typical home in the area. For context, apartments in Vlaardingen vary widely in price and size.
Centrum is the beating heart of Vlaardingen, with over 6,400 residents and a very high density of addresses (3,925 per km²). It's a mixed area: lots of singles (1,785 one-person households) and a fair share of families with children (885). One resident sums it up: "It's good but could be better!", they mention suffering from waste and drug users, and miss the greenery that used to be there. Still, as a reasonably large-built man they don't feel unsafe, though many neighbours do. The municipality Vlaardingen has its work cut out balancing urban life with liveability.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Lidl is a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: IKC Van Kampen and IKC 't Palet are both within a few minutes' walk. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and a park or garden is a couple of streets away. The train station is 6.1 km away, not walkable, but manageable by bike or bus.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Vlietlanden NVM Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Hoogstraat 155, Vlaardingen
Satisfactory · 1 resident
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.
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About Hoogstraat 155, Vlaardingen
The asking price is 84% above the average asking price in Centrum (€351,382), but this apartment is also 68% larger than the neighbourhood average (168 m² vs 100 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €3,839, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,793 per m². Given the size and central location, the price is on the high side but reflects the premium for a spacious period apartment.
Centrum is a very urban area with a high density of addresses (3,925 per km²). It has a mix of singles and families, and a significant number of residents aged 25-45. One resident describes it as lively but with issues like waste and drug users, and notes that many neighbours feel unsafe. The area has good amenities within walking distance, including supermarkets, schools, and restaurants.
The nearest train station is 6.1 km away from the apartment. That's about a 15-minute bike ride or a short bus journey. It's not within walking distance for most people, so you'd rely on a bike, car, or public transport for train travel.
The apartment has an energy label B, which is quite efficient. It means the home is well-insulated and you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, only about 9.3% of homes have label B, so this is a good score.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. Dirk is 214 m away, Albert Heijn is 240 m, and Lidl is 332 m. For a bigger shop, Hoogvliet is 796 m and Aldi is 1.3 km. So daily groceries are very convenient.
There are several primary schools within a few hundred metres: IKC Van Kampen (290 m) and IKC 't Palet (324 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.6 km away. There's also a special education school, Ericaschool, at 546 m.
Currently there are 55 homes for sale in Centrum, with prices ranging from €199,000 to €775,000. The average asking price is €351,382 and the median is €317,500. This apartment is at the higher end of the market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum
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