Wibautbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 2009-built apartment on Nieuwe Damlaan offers a generous 107 m² of living space, making it a roomy option in a neighbourhood where the average home is 61 m². The energy label A means low heating costs. At €375,000, the asking price is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €259,063, which reflects the larger size and modern finish. For context, apartments in Schiedam vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Wibautbuurt is densely built-up (3,846 addresses per km²) and home to about 2,640 people. It's a mix of families and singles, with a third of homes owner-occupied. One resident describes it as "one of the worse neighbourhoods in Schiedam," noting that while it's better than Schiedam East, there are still loitering youths who are loud and annoying. That's based on a single review, so it's one perspective.
For groceries, you have Lidl just around the corner, PLUS a couple of streets away, and Coop within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: IBS Ababil is on your doorstep, IKC Blink just a couple of streets away, and De Taaltuin within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, ProNovaCollege is also nearby. The municipality Schiedam offers further amenities like a park 0.2 km away and a restaurant 0.3 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Ooms Makelaars and Ooms Schiedam/Vlaardingen.
Details of this home
Nieuwe Damlaan 878, Schiedam
Satisfactory · 1 resident
I've lived in West and East before. Wibautbuurt is a lot better than Schiedam East, but here there are still loitering youths every day who are loud, which is extremely annoying.
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About Nieuwe Damlaan 878, Schiedam
The asking price is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €259,063, but this apartment is also 75% larger than the average home in Wibautbuurt (107 m² vs 61 m²). The modern build (2009) and energy label A add value. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €333,400, so the price is on the high side but reflects the size and quality.
Wibautbuurt is a densely populated area with a mix of families and singles. One resident describes it as better than Schiedam East but notes issues with loitering youths. The area has good amenities: supermarkets, schools, and a park are all within walking distance. The train station is 2.6 km away.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect low heating costs. In the neighbourhood, only 31.3% of homes have label A or better, so this is a strong point.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: IBS Ababil (175 m), IKC Blink (208 m), and Openbare basisschool De Taaltuin (221 m). For secondary education, ProNovaCollege is 258 m away. All are easily reachable on foot.
The nearest train station is 2.6 km from the apartment. That's about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride.
In the most recent data, there were 171 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. That's a moderate number for an urban area. The resident review mentions loitering youths as a nuisance, but serious crime is not highlighted.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Wibautbuurt