Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Kralingseweg sits in one of Rotterdam's greener corners, with the Kralingse Bos and Plas just a couple of streets away. At 187 m², the floor area is a quarter larger than the average in the neighbourhood, a real bonus for those who value room to breathe. The price of €898,000 is on the high side compared to the median in the area, but the extra space and the 1990 build quality help explain that. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,246, and this home's price per m² works out slightly above that. If you're looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its size.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood of contrasts. With 8,685 residents and a very high density of 3,172 addresses per km², it's firmly urban. Yet it has the Kralingse Bos and Plas on its doorstep, a huge green lung. One resident sums it up: "Safe beautiful surroundings. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby." Another, who grew up here, calls it "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram," though they note that "there aren't that many facilities" compared to Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. A third review is less positive: "No one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." Based on three reviews, the average score is 6.75 out of 10. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, many singles (3,165) and a fair number of families with children (930). Most homes are pre-war (59%), and 46% are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and there are two Albert Heijns within a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Montessorischool Kralingen is a couple of streets away, and the Vrije School Vredehof is just a bit further. For secondary education, the Libanon Lyceum is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has plenty of small parks and playgrounds, and the Kralingse Plas is a ten-minute walk, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, though some residents wish for more cafes and shops within the neighbourhood itself.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kettner NVM Makelaars and Pararius. The asking price is €898,000, and the property has been on the market for an unspecified period.
Details of this home
Kralingseweg 5D, 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 5D, Rotterdam
The asking price of €898,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €679,000, but the apartment is also larger than average (187 m² vs 150 m²). The price per m² works out to about €4,802, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,246 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money compared to other homes in Kralingen Oost.
Reviews are mixed. One resident says it's "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 negative about social interactions. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 521, but without context it's hard to compare. Overall, most residents seem to feel safe day-to-day.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a 30-minute walk. Trams and metros are closer, the metro and tram stops are within walking distance, according to residents.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (1990). It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-of-the-line. You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 32.4% of homes have label C, while 38% have a lower label (D or worse), so this home is slightly better than many older properties in the area.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen (179 m), Vrije School Vredehof (233 m), and De Kralingsche School (336 m). For secondary education, the Vrije School Zuid-Holland and Libanon Lyceum are both within a 10-minute walk. Residents generally rate the education as good.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 467 m, just around the corner. There are also two Albert Heijn stores within 618,653 m, an Aldi at 653 m, and an Ekoplaza at 718 m. So daily groceries are easily done on foot or by bike.
Very green. The Kralingse Bos and Plas are a couple of streets away (park or public garden at 0.3 km). Residents mention "small parks to play in" and the large Kralingse Plas for recreation. One review notes there is "a lot of litter" but overall the neighbourhood is described as clean and beautiful with nature.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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