Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1958 apartment on Maria Stuartlaan sits in the heart of Kralingen, a neighbourhood that feels both established and lively. With 147 m² of living space and an energy label C, it offers generous proportions for a city home. At €920,000, the price is in line with the market, the average per m² in the area is €6,246, and this home comes in at €6,259. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is a solid mid-range option.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood of contrasts. One resident calls it "Safe beautiful surroundings," praising the nature, houses, and nearby metro and tram. Another, who grew up here, describes it as "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram," but notes that "there aren't that many facilities" compared to other areas. 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 neighbourhood Kralingen Oost is densely populated (3,172 addresses per km²) and has a mix of housing, 31% single-family homes, 46% owner-occupied. Many residents live alone (3,165 one-person households), and the area is popular with students and young professionals.
For groceries, you have a SPAR just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn and Aldi a couple of streets away. There's also an Ekoplaza for organic produce. Schools are close: Montessorischool Kralingen is on your doorstep, and Vrije School Vredehof is a short walk. For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland is 434 m away. The Kralingse Plas and its forest are a ten-minute walk (0.3 km to the nearest park), perfect for weekend strolls. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing, this home is listed exclusively via Baljon makelaars.
Details of this home
Maria Stuartlaan 10, 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 Maria Stuartlaan 10, Rotterdam
The asking price of €920,000 works out at €6,259 per m², which is almost exactly the neighbourhood average of €6,246 per m². Given the 147 m² floor area and energy label C, the price is in line with the market. Apartments in Kralingen Oost sell for a median of €679,000, but this one is larger than average (150 m² average), so the higher absolute price makes sense.
Kralingen Oost is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of students, families, and older residents. Reviews are mixed: some praise the safety and green surroundings, while others mention a lack of social cohesion and litter. The area scores 6.75 out of 10 from three reviews. It's very walkable, with shops, schools, and parks nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away. That's about a 35-minute walk or a short bus ride. The metro and tram stops are closer, making it easy to get around Rotterdam without a car.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (1958). In the neighbourhood, 32.4% of homes have label C, and 38% have D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not the highest efficiency. It's worth noting that 59.3% of homes in the area were built before 1945, so this 1958 apartment is relatively modern for Kralingen.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen (175 m), Vrije School Vredehof (237 m), and De Kralingsche School (409 m). For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland is 434 m away. Residents generally rate the education as good.
The closest supermarket is a SPAR at 426 m. An Albert Heijn and Aldi are both 631 m away, and an Ekoplaza is at 700 m. So daily shopping is convenient on foot.
One resident describes it as "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." The total number of crimes in the neighbourhood is 521, but without context it's hard to compare. Overall, the reviews suggest it's generally safe but not without occasional incidents.
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