Velp-Zuid ten zuiden van Waterstraat, Rheden
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on President Kennedylaan sits in a quiet part of Velp, with the feel of a well-maintained 1970s complex. At €240,000, the asking price is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €422,900, a keen entry point for a starter or investor, especially given the 50 m² floor area is 55% smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Rheden show a wide range of prices and sizes.
Velp-Zuid is a mixed, working-class area with a high proportion of single-person households (about a third of residents live alone). One resident describes it as 'Reasonable', adding: 'I think Velp is fine. Also to live in. But not much nature. You would have to cycle to Rheden for real forest. Clean in that respect. And safety is there too.' Another calls it a 'Working-class neighbourhood'. The neighbourhood Velp-Zuid ten zuiden van Waterstraat has a moderate urban density, with most homes built between 1945 and 1990.
For groceries, you have a PLUS just around the corner, an Aldi a couple of streets away, and a SPAR express within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Ibn-i Sina, is about a ten-minute walk, and the closest secondary school, Briant College, is a similar distance. A park or public garden is just a couple of streets away, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rheden offers a mix of urban and green surroundings.
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Details of this home
President Kennedylaan 383, Velp (Ge)
Good · 2 residents
I think Velp is fine. Also to live in. But not much nature. You would have to cycle to Rheden for real forest. Clean in that respect. And safety is there too.
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About President Kennedylaan 383, Velp (Ge)
The asking price of €240,000 is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €422,900, but the apartment is also 55% smaller than the average home in the area (50 m² vs 111 m²). Given the compact size and the fact that similar apartments in Velp-Zuid sell for a median of €402,500, the price appears keen for a starter home or investment.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a mid-range rating, it means the home is reasonably efficient but not as economical as A or B labels. In the neighbourhood, 44.4% of homes have label C, and 22.2% have label A, so this is in line with the local stock.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives access to regional rail services.
The neighbourhood recorded 143 total crimes in the latest data, which for a population of 3,300 is moderate. One resident notes that 'safety is there too', suggesting a generally safe environment.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 400 m away, a couple of streets from the apartment. For more extensive nature, residents mention cycling to Rheden for real forest.
The neighbourhood has a high share of single-person households (about 1,050 out of 1,900 households) and a significant number of residents aged 65 or older (895). The area is a mix of working-class and older residents, with a moderate urban feel.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Velp-Zuid ten zuiden van Waterstraat