Bleijenhoek, Dordrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Merwekade sits in the heart of Dordrecht, with the river right on your doorstep. At 105 m² it's a good size, and with energy label B it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €495,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €585,444, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Dordrecht.
Bleijenhoek is a densely built area with a very strong urban character (over 3,300 addresses per km²). It's a mix of ages: half the homes were built before 1945, and a third between 1970 and 1990. The population is diverse, with many singles and a fair share of over-65s. One resident describes it as "cosy" but notes that "Woudrichem is not well maintained in terms of cleaning." The neighbourhood Bleijenhoek has a lively, central feel.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC de Wereldwijzer is a couple of streets away, and Jenaplan basisschool De Statenschool is also close by. The municipality Dordrecht offers a compact city centre with restaurants and a library nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed via ZOOMER Makelaardij and appears on several platforms.
Details of this home
Merwekade 85, Dordrecht
Fair · 1 resident
It's cosy here but Woudrichem is not well maintained in terms of cleaning.
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About Merwekade 85, Dordrecht
The asking price is 15% below the average asking price in Bleijenhoek (€585,444), but the apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (105 m² vs 249 m²). The price per m² works out at about €4,714, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,979 per m². So it's not a straightforward bargain, but the absolute price is relatively low for the area.
Bleijenhoek is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of housing, mostly apartments and flats, and a population that includes many singles and older residents. The area is central, with shops and amenities within walking distance. One resident finds it cosy but notes that street cleaning could be better.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The closest supermarket is a SPAR at 470 metres, just a few minutes' walk. Albert Heijn is about 900 metres away, and Dirk and Jumbo are within a kilometre or so. So daily groceries are easily done on foot.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC de Wereldwijzer at 412 metres, Jenaplan basisschool De Statenschool at 537 metres, and Leonardoschool at 644 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.5 km away.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A, 12.5% have label B, and 25% have label C, so this home is above average in terms of efficiency.
The neighbourhood recorded 84 total crimes in the latest data. Without a breakdown, it's hard to judge the safety level, but it's a central urban area. You can check local crime maps for more detail.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bleijenhoek