Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1932 apartment on 's-Gravenweg sits in the heart of Kralingen, with its high ceilings and original details giving it a sense of space and character. At 114 m² and an energy label F, it's a home that needs some modernisation but offers generous proportions for the price. At €584,000, it's 41% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, making it a keen entry into the apartments in Rotterdam market.
Kralingen Oost is a lively, densely populated neighbourhood (3,172 addresses per km²) with a mix of students, families, and older residents. One resident calls it "safe beautiful surroundings" with "plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops." Another, who grew up here, describes it as "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram" but notes that "there aren't that many facilities" compared to other areas. A third review is less positive, saying "no one here is social, always immediately aggressive." Based on three reviews, the picture is mixed: beautiful and convenient, but with some social friction. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost has a high proportion of single-person households (36%) and a young population, with 29% aged 15-25.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Montessorischool Kralingen and Vrije School Vredehof are both within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding park are a ten-minute walk away, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive public transport, with tram and metro stops nearby, though the train station is 2.7 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Rijndelta Makelaars and is also available through other channels.
Details of this home
's-Gravenweg 38C, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About 's-Gravenweg 38C, Rotterdam
The asking price is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but that average is skewed by very expensive homes. The median price in Kralingen Oost is €679,000, so this apartment is priced below the median. Given the 114 m² and energy label F, it's a market-rate price for a home that needs some updating.
Energy label F indicates poor energy efficiency, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a more modern home. In the neighbourhood, only 2.8% of homes have label A+ and 14.1% have label A, while 38% have label D or lower. It's worth budgeting for potential improvements like insulation or double glazing.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." A third review is negative about social interactions. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 521, but without context it's hard to compare.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen (219 m), Vrije School Vredehof (255 m), and De Kralingsche School (429 m). For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland (415 m) offers atheneum, havo, and mavo. The neighbourhood has a good reputation for education, with one resident noting "most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation."
The exact distance to the centre is not stated, but the neighbourhood is well connected by tram and metro. The Kralingse Plas and its park are just 300 m away, and the city centre is a short tram ride. The train station is 2.7 km away, so for longer journeys you might prefer the metro or tram.
Yes, several. The closest is a SPAR at 374 m, followed by Albert Heijn and Aldi both at 576 m. There's also an Ekoplaza at 644 m and another Albert Heijn at 709 m. So daily shopping is convenient on foot or by bike.
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