Kralingen West, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 94 m² apartment on Robert Baeldestraat sits in a quiet part of Kralingen West, a stone's throw from the Kralingse Plas. The energy label E means heating costs will be noticeable, but the price is keen: at €400,000 it sits 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €469,833, making it a realistic entry into a popular part of Rotterdam. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Residents give the neighbourhood an 8.91 out of 10. One calls it "quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another says it's "clean and full of greenery" but notes it can feel "sometimes unsafe." A third sums it up: "Good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice." The area is densely built (5,779 addresses per km²) and mostly pre-war housing, with many singles and students. The neighbourhood Kralingen West is a leafy, sought-after pocket of Rotterdam.
For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Primary school De Bavokring is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Lyceum Kralingen and Melanchthon Kralingen are within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, from museums to markets, while the Kralingse Plas park is a couple of streets away for a weekend stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Stad en Land makelaars.
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Robert Baeldestraat 149, Rotterdam
Very good · 4 residents
It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in the Appartementen Van Kralingen, right in the heart of Kralingen on Lusthofstraat. The traditional shopping street of Kralingen. Here you'll find the best butcher Van Linschoten, a real greengrocer Vreugdenhil, proper bakers, a Rotterdam cheese shop De Amstelhoeve, liquor store Den Toom. And a very nice crowd living in this neighbourhood, from young to old and from all over. There are many foreign students studying at Erasmus University. In short: Rotterdam at its best!
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About Robert Baeldestraat 149, Rotterdam
The asking price of €400,000 is 15% below the average asking price in Kralingen West (€469,833) and matches the median exactly. Given the 94 m² floor area and energy label E, it is priced keenly compared to other apartments in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with label A or B. In Kralingen West, about 20.5% of homes have label A, while 31.5% have label D or lower.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. This gives you direct connections to Rotterdam Centraal and beyond.
The neighbourhood has a mix of singles (about 5,625 one-person households) and families (1,875 households with children). The average household size is 1.7, reflecting many students and young professionals. Residents describe it as quiet and green.
Yes, primary school De Bavokring is 300 m away, and secondary schools like Lyceum Kralingen (484 m) and Melanchthon Kralingen (517 m) are within walking distance. There are over 200 schools within 5 km.
The neighbourhood recorded 875 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area. One resident notes it can feel "sometimes unsafe," but overall reviews are positive, with a score of 8.91 out of 10.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen West