Oostbuurt, Vlaardingen
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on the Schiedamseweg sits in a lively part of Vlaardingen. At 48 m² it's compact but cleverly laid out, and with an A+++ energy label it's exceptionally efficient, your heating bills will be minimal. The asking price of €249,000 is keen compared to other apartments in Vlaardingen, making it a realistic entry point for a first home or a smart investment.
Oostbuurt is densely built-up with a mix of flats and terraced houses. It's a young area, many residents are between 25 and 45, and there's a real city feel, with shops, cafés and services all within walking distance. The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses, so you're never far from the action. One resident sums it up: "Everything you need is on your doorstep." The neighbourhood Oostbuurt is well connected and feels lively at all hours.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Dirk and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close too: IKC Van Kampen is a five-minute walk, and IKC 't Palet is just a bit further. The municipality Vlaardingen has good facilities, with a GP surgery and a park both within a few minutes' walk. The train station is a bit farther out, but bus connections are handy for commuting.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaardij Thuis.
Details of this home
Schiedamseweg 12V, Vlaardingen
Data from Oostbuurt
33 within 5 km
69 within 5 km
About Schiedamseweg 12V, Vlaardingen
At 48 m² with an A+++ label, the price of €249,000 is competitive for a two-room flat in Oostbuurt. The energy efficiency alone saves you hundreds a year compared to an older property. Without comparable sales data for the immediate area, it's hard to say exactly, but given the low running costs and central location, it's a solid proposition.
With an A+++ energy label, your energy bills will be very low, think around €50-80 per month for a flat this size. Municipal taxes in Vlaardingen are average for the region.
The nearest train station is 5.2 km away, which is a bit of a distance. You'd likely cycle or take a bus to get there. The bus network in Oostbuurt is good, with several lines running through the neighbourhood.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC Van Kampen (387 m), IKC 't Palet (479 m), and KC Het Visnet (621 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.6 km away. The area has a good mix of options for different ages.
Oostbuurt recorded 305 crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a densely populated urban area. It's a busy neighbourhood with lots of people around, which often helps keep things feeling safe.
Oostbuurt has a mix of households: about 950 with children and 1,340 single-person households. There are plenty of young families, and the nearby parks and schools make it practical. The flat itself is compact, so it's more suited to a couple or single person than a family with kids.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oostbuurt