Merwedepolder-West, Dordrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schipbeekstraat in Dordrecht's Merwedepolder-West has a practical layout and an energy label D. At €275,000, the price is in line with the market, the average for apartments in Dordrecht sits around €298,000, though the median is lower at €239,800.
Merwedepolder-West is a quiet residential area with a mix of singles and families. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,322 per km². Most homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and 63% are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this area. For more context, see the Merwedepolder-West neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: a large supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several others within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, the Wantijschool is a couple of streets away, and two more primary schools are within a ten-minute walk. A secondary school is also within walking distance. The nearest park is on your doorstep. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Dordrecht.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Boogerman Makelaars.
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The asking price of €275,000 is close to the neighbourhood average of €298,400 and above the median of €239,800. Given the 80 m² floor area and energy label D, it appears to be in line with the local market.
The energy label is D, which is average for homes in the area, half of the neighbourhood has a label D or lower. A D label means moderate energy efficiency, so heating costs are something to consider.
The nearest train station is 4.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance but is reachable by bike or car.
There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Wantijschool (792 m), Openbare Basisschool de Bever (1,076 m), and PCBS Johan Friso (1,076 m). A secondary school, Yuverta vmbo Dordrecht, is 1,324 m away.
A large supermarket is just 200 m away, and there are several others within a ten-minute walk: Jumbo (1,002 m), Aldi (1,035 m), and Albert Heijn (1,471 m).
Currently, there are 7 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €205,000 to €479,000. The average price per m² is €3,613.
The neighbourhood recorded 40 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively low for an urban area.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €298,400 | €239,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,613 | – |
How residents experience their district
Social residents who are there for each other. The children have plenty of playgrounds, supermarket nearby and affordable homes. Few bad tenants so little nuisance. Nature and Wantij within a stone's throw. Couldn't be better.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful walking area along the river the Wantij on the Maasstraat. Supermarket and primary school within walking distance. The community centre with the adjacent playground looks shabby, especially because of the old pole with satellite dishes, and there is also a very outdated asphalt square next to the community centre, which gives a desolate impression when you first enter the neighbourhood. That is a shame and gives a wrong impression of the cosy and beautiful neighbourhood. The renovated houses in the adjacent Noorderkwartier are of a beautiful architectural style from the 1920s and 1930s. Most people still say hello to each other here, as if you live in a village, especially the older residents who like to chat create a cosy and friendly atmosphere.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice up-and-coming neighbourhood with a beautiful waterfront and nice parks nearby
Auto-translated to English by AINo need for contact
Auto-translated to English by AIContact with a few neighbours. No need for more.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €303,656 | €280,485 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,664 | – |
| Rent price | €1,410 p/m | €1,410 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Social residents who are there for each other. The children have plenty of playgrounds, supermarket nearby and affordable homes. Few bad tenants so little nuisance. Nature and Wantij within a stone's throw. Couldn't be better.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn itself a nice place to live with many amenities and good accessibility. But there is litter and dog poop everywhere, making it very grimy.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany homeless people in this neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople get along well with each other and also look out for one another
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful walking area along the river the Wantij on the Maasstraat. Supermarket and primary school within walking distance. The community centre with the adjacent playground looks shabby, especially because of the old pole with satellite dishes, and there is also a very outdated asphalt square next to the community centre, which gives a desolate impression when you first enter the neighbourhood. That is a shame and gives a wrong impression of the cosy and beautiful neighbourhood. The renovated houses in the adjacent Noorderkwartier are of a beautiful architectural style from the 1920s and 1930s. Most people still say hello to each other here, as if you live in a village, especially the older residents who like to chat create a cosy and friendly atmosphere.
Auto-translated to English by AICentre so very accessible for young and old
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is often dismissed by outsiders as a deprived area. That word alone conjures up images of problems, statistics and stigma. But those who actually live here know that the story is much more layered than that. The flats and terraced houses are not new, sometimes even a bit worn. Stairwells bear the marks of years of use and in some places maintenance leaves something to be desired. Yet people live here who do their best every day to make something of it. Families who have lived on the same street for generations, young people playing football on the square until it gets dark, and elderly people watching everything from their balcony, missing nothing. You hear multiple languages mixed together here. Not because people live alongside each other, but because the neighbourhood is a mix of cultures, backgrounds and stories. Sometimes it clashes, sometimes it rubs, but often a form of togetherness emerges that you see less in 'nicer' neighbourhoods. Everyone knows who lives on the street, who needs help and who you'd better avoid. There are problems too. That cannot be denied. Unemployment, money worries and occasional nuisance are part of daily life. Police and enforcement patrol the area more often than in other neighbourhoods. But that doesn't mean there are no norms or values here. Calling each other out on behaviour doesn't always happen by the book.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't know everyone in my neighbourhood but most are friendly. The neighbourhood is close to the central station and close to the city centre, there is also a park and a dog park nearby. There is a special primary school at the end of the street. They organise something fun every year for Halloween. It is safe, almost nothing ever happens.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €450,912 | €409,991 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,082 | – |
| Rent price | €1,753 p/m | €1,707 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
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