Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 135 m² apartment on Laan van Ypenhof sits in a leafy part of Rotterdam. Built in 1987, it has an energy label C. The asking price of €865,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €679,000, but it's a generous size for an apartment. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
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 calls it "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." But a third resident describes it as "formal" and says "no one here is social, always immediately aggressive." Based on three reviews, the average score is 6.75. The area is densely urban with over 3,000 addresses per km², and many residents live alone. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost has a mix of housing, with 46% owner-occupied.
For daily shopping, a SPAR is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Montessorischool Kralingen and Vrije School Vredehof, both a five-minute walk. The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding park are on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, though some residents note that Kralingen has fewer cafes and shops compared to other Rotterdam neighbourhoods.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarskantoor Langejan and also appears on other channels.
Details of this home
Laan van Ypenhof 138, 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 138, Rotterdam
The asking price of €865,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €679,000, but this apartment is larger than average (135 m² vs 150 m² average for sold homes). The average price per m² in Kralingen Oost is €6,246, so this home works out at about €6,407 per m², slightly above the average. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the size and location.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, only about 17% of homes have label A or better, so label C is fairly typical.
Residents mention that metro and tram stops are nearby, making it easy to get around Rotterdam. The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so for national rail connections you'd need to cycle or take a bus. The area is well served by shared bikes and scooters too.
Opinions vary. One resident says it's a safe, clean neighbourhood with beautiful nature and houses. Another finds it cosy and accessible. But a third describes it as formal and not very social. It's a densely populated area with many single-person households, so the atmosphere may depend on your street.
Yes, several primary schools are 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 about 583 m away. Residents generally rate the education as good.
The neighbourhood recorded 521 total crimes in the latest data, which for a densely populated urban area is moderate. Residents mention occasional bike theft and rare serious incidents, but most feel safe. One resident notes that dangerous incidents like shootings are almost never experienced by anyone.
The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding park are just 300 m away, offering plenty of green space for walks and recreation. There are also small parks and school playgrounds nearby. However, one resident feels there is not enough green and that litter can be an issue.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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