Centrum, Vlaardingen
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment on Van der Driftstraat sits right in the middle of the city centre. With 70 m² of living space, it's a manageable home for a single person or a couple. The energy label is D, so heating costs are something to keep an eye on. At €209,000, the asking price is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €351,382, a keen price for a starter home. For context, apartments in Vlaardingen typically sell for around €3,793 per m².
Centrum is a dense, lively neighbourhood with over 6,400 residents. It's a very urban area (the address density is 3,925 per km²), with lots of singles and young adults. One resident describes it as "It's good but could be better!", they mention "Suffering from the waste and drug users in the area. I am a reasonably large-built man so I certainly don't feel unsafe, but many neighbours certainly do, and I miss the trees and nature that used to be there." That's the only review, so it's a mixed picture. The municipality Vlaardingen is working on the area, but it's worth being aware of the downsides.
For groceries, you have Albert Heijn just around the corner and Dirk a couple of streets away. There are three primary schools within a five-minute walk: IKC De Bavinck, IKC Erasmus, and IKC 't Palet. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and a park is a five-minute walk away. The train station is 6.1 km away, so you'll need a bike or bus for longer journeys.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via De Witte Garantiemakelaars Vlaardingen and also appears on Pararius and Funda, so you have multiple ways to get in touch.
Details of this home
van der Driftstraat 34, Vlaardingen
Satisfactory · 1 resident
Suffering from the waste and drug users in the area. I am a reasonably large-built man so I certainly don't feel unsafe, but many neighbours certainly do, and I miss the trees and nature that used to be there.
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About van der Driftstraat 34, Vlaardingen
The asking price is 41% below the average asking price in Centrum (€351,382), but the apartment is also 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average (70 m² vs 100 m²). Given the compact size and the energy label D, the price seems keen for a starter home in the city centre.
Centrum is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of singles and young adults, but also some families. The only resident review mentions issues with waste and drug users, though the reviewer feels safe. It's a lively area with shops and restaurants nearby.
The nearest train station is 6.1 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bike or bus to reach it.
Albert Heijn is 297 m away, Dirk is 339 m, and Lidl is 777 m. All are within a short walk or cycle.
The energy label is D, which is average for an older building. It means heating costs will be moderate but not as low as a modern, well-insulated home.
With 70 m² and one bedroom (likely), it's more suited to a single person or a couple. The neighbourhood has some families, but the flat itself is compact.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum
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