Newtonbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis pre-war apartment on the Lorentzlaan sits in a lively part of Schiedam, with the park just a couple of streets away. At 82 m² and with an energy label D, it's a solid home that needs some attention on heating costs. The asking price of €300,000 is exactly the median for the neighbourhood, so it's in line with the market. For more context, see other apartments in Schiedam.
The neighbourhood Newtonbuurt is a densely built pre-war area with a very strong urban feel, over 4,000 addresses per km². It's a young neighbourhood: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the statistics. The streets are lined with early 20th-century housing, and the mix of shops and cafés gives it a lively daytime atmosphere.
For your daily bread, Lidl is on your doorstep, Dirk is just around the corner, and SPAR is a five-minute walk. Basisschool de Peperklip is practically next door, and there are several other primary schools within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Schiedam has a good network of local amenities, including a GP practice and a park within a few hundred metres.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Makelaarskantoor Langejan and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Lorentzlaan 57A, Schiedam
Data from Newtonbuurt
Data from Newtonbuurt
67 within 5 km
137 within 5 km
About Lorentzlaan 57A, Schiedam
The asking price of €300,000 matches the median for homes currently for sale in Newtonbuurt, where the average price per m² is €3,008. Given that this apartment is 82 m², the price per m² works out to about €3,659, which is above the neighbourhood average. However, the median price for sold homes in the area is €282,633, so the asking price is on the high side compared to recent sales.
The energy label is D. This is a common label for pre-war homes, meaning the property has basic insulation but is not as efficient as modern standards. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with label A or B. In Newtonbuurt, over 60% of homes have label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Rotterdam or The Hague without needing a car.
Newtonbuurt is a very urban area with a high population density. It's popular among young adults and singles, with many one-person households. The housing stock is almost entirely pre-war apartments, and the streets have a lively, city-centre feel. There are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Yes, there are several primary schools within a short walk. Basisschool de Peperklip is just 56 metres away, and Basisschool Kaleidoscoop is about 500 metres. For secondary education, Lentiz | LIFE College is around 400 metres away. The area is well served for families with school-age children.
Currently, there are 13 homes for sale in Newtonbuurt, with prices ranging from €185,000 to €370,000. The average floor area is 103 m², so this apartment at 82 m² is slightly smaller than average. The market is active, with 30 homes sold in the recent period.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Newtonbuurt
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