Bleijenhoek, Dordrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Torenstraat sits in the lively Bleijenhoek neighbourhood, right in the historic centre of Dordrecht. With 114 m² of living space, it offers a generous floor plan for a city apartment. The home was built in 1982 and has an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. At €375,000, the asking price is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €585,444, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Dordrecht.
Bleijenhoek is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of historic buildings and modern amenities. It's home to around 2,335 residents, many of whom live alone, single-person households make up a large share. The area has a strong urban feel, with an address density of 3,335 per km². One resident describes it as "cosy" but notes that "Woudrichem is not well maintained in terms of cleaning." The neighbourhood has a limited number of homes for sale, just nine at the time of writing, so supply is tight. For more context, see the Bleijenhoek neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, the nearest supermarket is a SPAR just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC de Wereldwijzer is a couple of streets away, and Jenaplan basisschool De Statenschool is just a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about a fifteen-minute walk. The train station is a twenty-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants and shops is on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, check out the municipality of Dordrecht.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including CORPOwonen and CORPOwonen. The details reflect the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Torenstraat 59A, Dordrecht
Fair · 1 resident
It's cosy here but Woudrichem is not well maintained in terms of cleaning.
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About Torenstraat 59A, Dordrecht
The asking price of €375,000 is 36% below the average asking price in Bleijenhoek, which is €585,444. However, this apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average, 114 m² versus 249 m². The median asking price in the neighbourhood is exactly €375,000, so the price is in line with the middle of the market. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €520,517, but those were larger properties.
The apartment has an energy label B, which is quite efficient. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A and 12.5% have label A+, so this home is above average in terms of energy performance. A B label means lower energy bills compared to older, less efficient homes, but it's not the top tier.
Bleijenhoek is very convenient for daily shopping. The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 447 metres, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is 826 metres away, a ten-minute walk, and a Dirk is 870 metres. There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. IKC de Wereldwijzer is 303 metres away, a couple of streets from the apartment. Jenaplan basisschool De Statenschool is 434 metres, about a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.5 km away, roughly a fifteen-minute walk. There are also special education options nearby.
The train station is 1.6 km from the apartment, which is about a twenty-minute walk. This makes it feasible to commute by train, though you might prefer cycling or taking a bus for the last leg. The station connects Dordrecht to other cities in the region.
The neighbourhood recorded 84 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area. The resident review mentions that the area feels "cosy" but notes that street cleaning could be better. Overall, it's a typical city neighbourhood with a mix of positives and minor drawbacks.
At the time of writing, there are only 9 homes for sale in Bleijenhoek. This is a low number, indicating limited supply. The average asking price is €585,444, but prices range from €250,000 to €1,800,000. The median price is €375,000, which matches this apartment's asking price.
Bleijenhoek has a high proportion of single-person households, 780 out of 1,350 households. There are 265 households with children and 305 without children. The age distribution is fairly even, with a slight concentration in the 25-45 age group. This suggests a mix of young professionals, older residents, and some families.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bleijenhoek


