Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Laan van Ypenhof sits in a leafy part of Rotterdam, with the Kralingse Plas and its forest just a couple of streets away. At 105 m², it's a good size for a couple or a small family, and the energy label B means it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €700,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
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 there are downsides: "No one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish," says a third. Based on three reviews, the overall score is 6.75 out of 10. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost is densely populated with many single-person households, and the area has a high number of young adults.
For daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Montessorischool Kralingen and Vrije School Vredehof, both a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of parks and restaurants nearby, with the Kralingse Plas providing a large green space for recreation.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarskantoor Langejan.
Details of this home
Laan van Ypenhof 128, 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 Laan van Ypenhof 128, Rotterdam
The asking price of €700,000 is 29% below the average asking price in Kralingen Oost (€981,625) and close to the median of €679,000. Given the 105 m² floor area, the price per m² is about €6,667, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €6,246 per m². So it's priced keenly overall, but the smaller size means a higher per-square-metre cost.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's "very safe" and clean, while another mentions occasional dangerous incidents like shootings, but notes they are rare and hardly anyone experiences them. Bike theft is mentioned as a common issue. The total number of crimes in the area is 521, but without context it's hard to compare.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The metro and tram stops are closer, making public transport accessible.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen (309 m), Vrije School Vredehof (378 m), and De Kralingsche School (531 m). For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland is 583 m away. Residents generally rate the education as good.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs, but not as low as with an A or A+ label. In the neighbourhood, only about 17% of homes have an A or better label, so this is above average.
There are currently 72 apartments and houses for sale in Kralingen Oost, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €3,000,000. The average time on the market for sold homes is 51 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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