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Ministersbuurt-Oost, Delft
NeighbourhoodThis 1932 apartment on Van der Heimstraat sits in a lively part of Delft, where the streets are lined with mature trees and the neighbours have been around for decades. At 105 m² it's a generous size for an apartment, and the price of €495,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €619,500, a keen entry point for this part of town. For context, the apartments in Delft show a wide range, but this one stands out for its combination of space and value.
The neighbourhood Ministersbuurt-Oost has a small but telling set of resident reviews. One long-term resident says: "I've lived here for 20 years and have always enjoyed it. The neighbours are friendly and everything is within easy cycling distance." Another paints a less rosy picture: "People live past each other. Shit everywhere, owners don't clean up anything. Playgrounds nothing. Cyclists ride very fast." With only two reviews, it's a split impression, friendly and convenient for some, messy and inconsiderate for others. The neighbourhood is densely built (over 4,600 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of pre-war homes, with a mix of families and singles.
For your morning bread run, the Coop is just around the corner, and the SPAR and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: the International School Delft is a five-minute walk, and Freinetschool Delft and Gabriëlschool are both within a few hundred metres. The municipality Delft keeps the city compact, so most daily needs are within easy reach without a car.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including V & W Makelaars Delft, Funda and Pararius. The energy label is D, which is less efficient than much of the current local supply, something to factor in when budgeting for utilities.
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The asking price is €495,000, which is about 20% below the average asking price of €619,500 in Ministersbuurt-Oost. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €517,442, so this listing is priced competitively. The 105 m² floor area is close to the neighbourhood average of 108 m², making the price per m² around €4,714, lower than the local average of €5,583.
The energy label is D. In the neighbourhood, about 22% of homes have a label D or lower, while 33% have label B and 33% have label C. So this home is on the less efficient side compared to much of the local supply. You can expect higher heating costs than a modern home, but the exact amount depends on usage and insulation improvements.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle.
Resident reviews are mixed. One long-term resident describes the neighbours as friendly and appreciates the cycling distance to amenities. Another criticises litter, lack of playgrounds, and fast cyclists. With only two reviews, it's hard to generalise, you might want to visit at different times to get your own feel.
The closest supermarket is Coop at 225 metres, followed by SPAR at 494 metres and Albert Heijn at 576 metres. All are within a five- to ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is convenient without a car.
Yes, several schools are close by. The International School Delft (secondary) is 360 metres away, Freinetschool Delft (primary) is 389 metres, and Gabriëlschool (primary) is 400 metres. There are also secondary schools like Stanislascollege Westplantsoen within 400 metres.
Currently, there are 11 apartments for sale in Ministersbuurt-Oost. The average asking price is €619,500, and the median is €595,000. This home is priced below both, making it one of the more affordable options in the area.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I've lived here for 20 years and have always enjoyed it. The neighbours are friendly and everything is within easy cycling distance. Unfortunately, there is little housing available here; I want to move out with my boyfriend (we live with my parents) but you can't get a house here, unfortunately.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople live past each other. Shit everywhere, owners don't clean up anything. Playgrounds nothing. Cyclists ride very fast, young people from the higher school ride three or four abreast, cheeky. More playgrounds for kids, more green in the neighbourhood, and that dog owners clean up their dog's shit‼️ And a smile costs nothing
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €641,000 | €560,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,553 | – |
How residents experience their district
Yeah, I get along with most people.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 20 years and have always enjoyed it. The neighbours are friendly and everything is within easy cycling distance. Unfortunately, there is little housing available here; I want to move out with my boyfriend (we live with my parents) but you can't get a house here, unfortunately.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople live past each other. Shit everywhere, owners don't clean up anything. Playgrounds nothing. Cyclists ride very fast, young people from the higher school ride three or four abreast, cheeky. More playgrounds for kids, more green in the neighbourhood, and that dog owners clean up their dog's shit‼️ And a smile costs nothing
Auto-translated to English by AII've had my own internet radio station since 2 March 2020
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €463,992 | €415,242 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,468 | – |
| Rent price | €2,073 p/m | €2,073 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €12 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Of ik ergens prettig woon, is voor mij afhankelijk van de omgeving en de buren. Voor mij betekent dit dat er de mogelijkheid is om een wederkerige connectie op te bouwen, die zorgt voor gezelschap en tegelijkertijd bijdraagt aan vertrouwen en een gevoel van veiligheid. Voor de mensen die daar behoefte aan hebben, moet dit in de wijk of straat mogelijk zijn.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood with everything you need nearby. The only hassle is finding parking spaces. There isn't often nuisance or anything.
Auto-translated to English by AINo sense of community, little contact, also some loitering youths, a lot of litter in the area.. I often clean up rubbish but the next day it's all over the ground again.. experienced a burglary at the neighbours' in broad daylight.. that does create a feeling of insecurity.. In addition, I sometimes have trouble with men following me.. and fireworks are set off all year round, also randomly at 3am.. There are 2 nice playgrounds in the neighbourhood but I often don't find them safe for children because there is too much litter.. think lots of cigarette butts and glass and many other things.. but it's nice that the facility is there
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is often dirty, there is a lot of rubbish in my street next to the container, that is the only bad thing, that's why we get vermin in the street, mice, rats for example
Auto-translated to English by AII get along well with the people
Auto-translated to English by AIno negative experiences
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is a pleasant, accessible environment. There are many amenities nearby and the shops are easily reachable. However, there is often litter on the street and we have occasionally had mice in the neighbourhood as a result. Placing more bins could possibly prevent this. However, there are very few houses available and everything is unaffordable. Housing could therefore be better.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a fine neighbourhood, except that I sometimes feel unsafe when I cycle late in the evening. Other than that, I never really have trouble with people. The neighbourhood could be a bit greener in my opinion, but well, it's mostly flats and they're not that pretty.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €533,274 | €486,799 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,230 | – |
| Rent price | €1,727 p/m | €1,697 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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