Centrum, Ridderkerk
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor flat on Pieter de Hoochstraat sits in the centre of Ridderkerk, a town with a village feel. At 75 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label C, reasonable for a 1965 build. The asking price of €300,000 is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €495,512, which is keen given the smaller floor area. For context, apartments in Ridderkerk typically sell for around €4,367 per m².
The Centrum neighbourhood has 4,810 residents and a dense urban feel (2,368 addresses per km²). It's a mix of ages, with many 25-45 year olds and a fair share of families. Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it "Good" and gives a 10, while another describes it as "Boring and quiet" with "lots of loitering youths". A third, long-term resident laments hygiene issues in the communal areas. So it's not a uniform picture, some love it, others find it frustrating. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Centrum.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, Jumbo a couple of streets away, and Dirk a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: CBS De Klimop is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Piramide is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Máximacollege is about a ten-minute walk. The town centre with restaurants and a park is on your doorstep. Ridderkerk itself offers a range of amenities; learn more about the municipality Ridderkerk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including REMAX Totaal Makelaars and Funda.
Details of this home
Pieter de Hoochstraat 36, Ridderkerk
Good · 3 residents
Lots of orthodox Christians. I just get stared at when I wear trousers. And in the village itself there are actually a lot of loitering youths and stuff.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeen at it for 41 years trying to keep the hall and stairwell of my flat at least somewhat hygienic, with no cooperation from fellow residents and also not from the housing corporation, now almost 73 and tired of fighting, longing for a solution, so much want to spend the years I have left with living pleasure………
Auto-translated to English by AIGood neighbourhood kees
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About Pieter de Hoochstraat 36, Ridderkerk
The asking price of €300,000 is 39% below the average asking price in Centrum (€495,512) and also below the median of €349,500. However, this flat is smaller than average (75 m² vs 127 m²). At €4,000 per m², it's slightly below the neighbourhood average of €4,367 per m², so it's priced keenly for its size.
The energy label is C, which is average for a flat from 1965. In Centrum, 26.3% of homes have label C, while 42.1% have a lower label. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not as low as a modern A-label home.
The nearest train station is 5.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd need a bus or bike to reach it.
Based on three reviews, opinions vary. One resident gives a 10 and says "Good neighbourhood kees". Another finds it "Boring and quiet" with loitering youths. A third, who has lived there 41 years, struggles with hygiene in the communal areas. So it's a mixed community.
The CBS data records 265 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per capita figure it's hard to compare. The reviews don't mention safety as a major issue, though one resident notes "loitering youths". Overall, it seems average for a dense urban area.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: CBS De Klimop (302 m), Openbare Basisschool De Piramide (401 m), and Rehobothschool (527 m). For secondary education, Máximacollege is 657 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
In Centrum, sold homes took an average of 45 days to sell. That's a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a balanced market, not too fast, not too slow.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum