Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kralingseweg sits in a leafy part of Rotterdam, with a calm, residential feel. At 82 m² and with energy label C, it's a practical home that balances character with modern efficiency. The asking price of €430,000 is notably below the neighbourhood average, partly because the home is smaller than many in the area, the average apartment in Kralingen Oost is 150 m². For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in size and price, so this one stands out as a more compact option.
Kralingen Oost is a mixed bag, according to residents. One says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another notes: "I grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." But 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 overall score is 6.75 out of 10. The area has a high density of addresses (3,172 per km²) and is home to many students and young professionals, over a quarter of residents are aged 15 to 25. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are also several schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen is a couple of streets away, and Vrije School Vredehof is just as close. For secondary education, the Libanon Lyceum is about a ten-minute walk. The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding park are on your doorstep, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of urban amenities, but here in Kralingen you get a quieter, greener slice of the city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Rijndelta Makelaars. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare details easily.
Details of this home
Kralingseweg 87, 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 87, Rotterdam
The asking price of €430,000 is 56% below the average asking price in Kralingen Oost (€981,625), but the apartment is also 45% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 150 m². The median asking price in the area is €679,000, so this home is priced at the lower end of the market. Given its size and energy label C, the price seems in line with what you'd expect for a compact 1950s apartment.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In Kralingen Oost, 32.4% of homes have label C, while 38% have a lower rating (D or below). A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier, you can expect moderate energy bills, though not as low as with an A or B label.
Residents mention that the metro and tram are nearby, making it easy to get around Rotterdam. The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is a bit far for a quick walk but easily reachable by bike or bus. The area also has shared bikes and scooters available.
Kralingen Oost has a mix of households: about 24% have children, while 25% are couples without kids and 51% are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and residents note plenty of sports facilities and small parks for children to play in. However, one review mentions that a large playground is not very close.
Opinions vary. One resident calls it "very safe," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never." A third review is negative about social safety. The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 521, but without context it's hard to compare. Overall, the area feels safe to many, but bike theft is mentioned as a common issue.
For daily shopping, there's a SPAR within a five-minute walk and an Albert Heijn about ten minutes away. There are also plenty of cafes and ice cream shops, according to residents. The Kralingse Plas and forest are close by for recreation. However, one resident notes that compared to Hillegersberg-Schiebroek, Kralingen has fewer entertainment options.
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