Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 130 m² apartment on the Voorschoterlaan sits in a stately 1887 building, yet it has an A energy label, a rare combination of period charm and modern efficiency. Priced at €635,000, it is 35% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €981,625, making it a keen entry into this sought-after part of Rotterdam. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €6,246, so this home offers good value. Compare it with other apartments in Rotterdam.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood of contrasts. One resident calls it "Safe beautiful surroundings," praising the clean streets, nature, and easy access to metro and tram. Another, who grew up here, describes it as "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood" with good schools and the Kralingse Plas nearby. But a third review is less flattering: "No one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." Based on three reviews, the average score is 6.75 out of 10. The area is densely built (3,172 addresses per km²) and home to many students and young professionals, 29% of residents are aged 15-25. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
Your morning bread run is easy: Albert Heijn and Aldi are both just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and SPAR are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool is on your doorstep, while De Bavokring and the Vrije School Zuid-Holland are a five-minute walk. The Kralingse Plas and its park are a couple of streets away for weekend strolls. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, from museums to markets.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including De Rotterdamsche Vastgoed Makelaardij, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Voorschoterlaan 134B, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Voorschoterlaan 134B, Rotterdam
At €635,000, this apartment is priced 35% below the average asking price in Kralingen Oost (€981,625) and below the median of €679,000. Given the 130 m² floor area and A energy label, it represents good value compared to the neighbourhood average of €6,246 per m². However, the building dates from 1887, so maintenance costs may be higher than for a newer home.
Residents have mixed views. One says it is "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." A third review is negative about social interactions. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 521, but without context it is hard to compare.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away. That is about a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride. Trams and metro stops are closer, according to residents.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool is 208 m away, De Bavokring is 540 m, and Montessorischool Kralingen is 665 m. For secondary education, the Vrije School Zuid-Holland is 540 m away. Residents generally rate the education as good.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it is unclear if there is any private outdoor space. The Kralingse Plas park is 0.3 km away for recreation.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and likely has low energy costs. In the neighbourhood, only 14.1% of homes have label A, and 2.8% have A+, so this is a strong point.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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