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Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kralingseweg sits in one of Rotterdam's greener corners, with the Kralingse Plas and its surrounding woodland just a couple of streets away. At €450,000, the asking price is 54% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, the average price per square metre in Kralingen Oost is €6,246, and this home offers 82 m² of living space. If you're looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its value.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood of contrasts. One resident describes it as "a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another calls it "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." But not everyone is equally positive: a third review notes that "no one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." The area is densely urban (3,172 addresses per km²) and home to many students and young professionals, 29% of residents are between 15 and 25. Families with children make up about a quarter of households. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost has a lively, sometimes edgy character, with the Kralingse Plas and its forest as a major draw.
For your morning bread, a SPAR is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are also an Aldi and an Ekoplaza within easy reach. If you have children, Montessorischool Kralingen is a couple of streets away, and Vrije School Vredehof is also nearby. For secondary education, the Libanon Lyceum is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive public transport, with metro and tram stops close by, the nearest train station is 2.7 km away. A park or public garden is just a couple of streets away, perfect for a quick escape from the city bustle.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Rijndelta Makelaars.
Details of this home
Kralingseweg 101, 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 Kralingseweg 101, Rotterdam
The asking price of €450,000 is 54% below the average asking price in Kralingen Oost (€981,625) and also well below the median of €679,000. However, this apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (82 m² vs 150 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €5,488, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,246. So it is priced keenly, especially for a property with energy label B and a 1959 build year.
Residents have mixed views. One says it is "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." A third review is more negative, describing aggression. The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 521, but without context it is hard to compare. Overall, it seems generally safe with occasional incidents.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away. That is about a 30-minute walk or a short bus/cycle ride. However, metro and tram stops are much closer, making it easy to reach other parts of Rotterdam without a car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen (235 m), Vrije School Vredehof (298 m), and De Kralingsche School (418 m). For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland (497 m) and Libanon Lyceum (636 m) are nearby. Residents generally rate the education as good.
The apartment has 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 labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, only about 17% of homes have label A or better, so this is above average.
Yes, a SPAR is just 531 m away, and an Albert Heijn is 703 m, both within a five- to ten-minute walk. There are also an Aldi and an Ekoplaza nearby, so daily shopping is convenient.
The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding forest are a major green asset, just a couple of streets away. A park or public garden is only 300 m from the home. However, one resident notes that there is "not enough green" and "a lot of litter, especially plastic." So while there are green spaces, the streets themselves can feel less green.
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