Boylebuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 1933 apartment on Von Leibnizstraat sits in the Boylebuurt, a lively part of Schiedam Oost. With 107 m² of living space, it's a generous home for the area. The asking price of €325,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the floor area is 91% larger than the typical 56 m² in the buurt. For context, apartments in Schiedam vary widely in size and price.
The neighbourhood Boylebuurt is a densely built urban neighbourhood with around 1,220 residents. It's a mix of ages, with a notable share of 25-to-45-year-olds. The area has a very high address density (4,218 per km²), reflecting its city-centre feel. No resident reviews are available for this buurt, so the picture comes from the data: mostly flats (92%), with a third owner-occupied. The neighbourhood sees relatively few recorded crimes (39 in total).
Daily errands are easy: Dirk and Lidl are both just around the corner, and a SPAR is a ten-minute walk away. For families, Basisschool de Peperklip is a couple of streets away, and the Auris Hildernisseschool is similarly close. The municipality Schiedam offers further amenities within walking distance, including a park or garden just a few minutes away and a restaurant around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Von Leibnizstraat 4A, Schiedam
Data from Boylebuurt
Data from Boylebuurt
68 within 5 km
142 within 5 km
About Von Leibnizstraat 4A, Schiedam
The asking price of €325,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €187,500 and the median of €187,500. However, this apartment is 107 m², which is 91% larger than the average 56 m² in the Boylebuurt. Recently sold homes in the buurt went for an average of €273,636, so the price reflects the extra space.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D through G, but it's not as efficient as a modern A-label property.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting by rail convenient from this location.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Basisschool de Peperklip (362 m), De Kubus (453 m), and Basisschool Kaleidoscoop (521 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.9 km away.
At the time of writing, only 2 homes are available for sale in the Boylebuurt. This limited supply, combined with the fact that 11 homes sold recently (with an average selling time of 43 days), suggests a fairly active market.
The Boylebuurt has 1,220 residents, with a mix of ages. The largest group is 25-to-45-year-olds (390), followed by 45-to-65-year-olds (320). There are 215 children under 15 and 125 residents aged 65 or older. Households are a mix: 285 single-person, 205 with children, and 100 without children.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Boylebuurt