Preludeweg, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Preludeweg has a lived-in feel that reflects its 1970s origins. With 86 m² of floor space, it offers a solid base in a well-established part of Alphen aan den Rijn. The energy label G means heating costs will be a consideration, but the asking price of €300,000 is in line with recent sales in the neighbourhood, where apartments have been selling for an average of €301,667. For context, apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn have been moving at a steady pace.
The Preludeweg area is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a mix of ages and household types. Around a third of homes are owner-occupied, and the population includes a fair share of over-65s as well as families with children. The area feels busy and connected, with a high address density of over 3,000 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics: it's a place where people of all ages live, with a good number of single-person households too. You can read more about the Preludeweg neighbourhood for a deeper look.
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a five-minute walk away. Schools are close by too: the Alphense Montessorischool is on your doorstep, and Scala College is a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a short walk, and a GP surgery is just around the corner. For a wider range of amenities, the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers plenty of options.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Koning makelaars - ERA én NVM and De Koning makelaars - ERA én NVM.
Details of this home
Preludeweg 352, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
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About Preludeweg 352, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
The asking price of €300,000 is very close to the average sale price of €301,667 for apartments sold recently in the Preludeweg neighbourhood. Those sales took an average of 18 days to go through, which suggests a balanced market. So the price appears to be in line with what buyers have been paying here.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, meaning the home is not energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: half are A and half are C, so this apartment is an outlier. Upgrading the insulation or heating system could improve the label and reduce bills.
The nearest train station is 3.6 km from the apartment. That's about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Alphense Montessorischool (primary) is just 79 m away, and Scala College (secondary) is 166 m away. Other options include PC basisschool JP Sweelinck (364 m) and a special education school at 256 m. For secondary education, there's also the Chr. SGM Groene Hart dependance at 397 m.
Lidl is the closest supermarket, just 311 m away, a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both around 500 m, also within a short walk. For more variety, there are additional supermarkets within 1 km, including another Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet.
The neighbourhood has about 1,210 residents. The average household size is 2.0 people, with a mix of singles (275 households), couples without children (155), and families with children (180). The age spread is fairly even, with a slight tilt towards older residents: 350 are 65 or over.
In the most recent data, there were 73 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. That's a moderate figure for an urban area. The high address density means there are many people around, which can be a deterrent, but it's always worth checking local crime maps for the latest.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Preludeweg