Walvisbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Oranjestraat sits in the heart of Schiedam, with a lively street scene and everything you need within walking distance. At 57 m² it's a compact home, but the layout makes good use of the space. The asking price of €282,500 is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €454,833, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially when you compare it to other apartments in Schiedam.
Walvisbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood right in the centre of Schiedam. With an address density of over 5,400 per km², it's a very lively area. The population is a mix: lots of singles (270 one-person households) and a fair share of over-45s. There are few children, so the streets feel more adult-oriented. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-war housing (80%), and most homes are flats. It's a place where you step out your front door and straight into the city buzz.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within easy reach: Sint Jozefschool and Basisschool de Singel are both a couple of streets away. For a quick bite or a coffee, restaurants are on your doorstep, and the park or public garden is also just around the corner. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting is straightforward.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively via 3D Makelaars B.V.
Details of this home
Oranjestraat 16, Schiedam
Data from Walvisbuurt
Data from Walvisbuurt
54 within 5 km
119 within 5 km
About Oranjestraat 16, Schiedam
The asking price is 38% below the average asking price in Walvisbuurt (€454,833), but the apartment is also 53% smaller than the neighbourhood average (57 m² vs 121 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller home in this area.
The apartment has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient, not the best, but far from the worst. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on your usage. In the neighbourhood, about a third of homes have label C, while the rest have a lower rating.
Schiedam Centrum train station is 1.5 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Rotterdam, The Hague and beyond.
Dirk is just 336 m away, a couple of streets, and Albert Heijn is 546 m, a five-minute walk. There's also a Coop at 802 m and a SPAR at 1 km. So you have several options within easy walking distance.
The neighbourhood recorded 130 total crimes in the latest data. That's a figure to be aware of, but it's not broken down by type. As with any central urban area, it's worth checking the local feel yourself.
The neighbourhood has many singles (270 one-person households) and a large share of residents aged 25-65. Families with children are fewer. So it's a popular area for professionals and couples, rather than families.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Walvisbuurt
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