Vettenoordse Polder Oost, Vlaardingen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Westhavenkade sits in a historic 1743 building with an A energy label, a rare combination of age and efficiency. With 471 m² of floor space, it is by far the largest home currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €849,500 is 148% above the local average, making it the most expensive of the 38 homes on the market here. For context, apartments in Vlaardingen typically sell for far less per square metre.
Vettenoordse Polder Oost is a dense, urban area right in the centre of Vlaardingen. With over 5,400 residents and an address density of 3,504 per km², it feels lively and busy. The population is relatively young, the largest age group is 25 to 45, and many households are singles or couples without children. The housing stock is mostly pre-war (60% built before 1945), and just under half are owner-occupied. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from statistics alone. The Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood has a mix of old and new, with a handful of recent builds too.
Your daily shopping is sorted within a few minutes' walk: Hoogvliet is just around the corner, Lidl is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For primary schools, KC Het Visnet and IKC Van Kampen are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The train station is 6.3 km away, so you would rely on a bike or car for longer journeys. The municipality of Vlaardingen offers further amenities within easy reach.
At present the home is listed through two channels: Kolpa | Roest Staalduinen and Kolpa Roest Staalduinen on Funda.
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Westhavenkade 47, Vlaardingen
Data from Vettenoordse Polder Oost
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About Westhavenkade 47, Vlaardingen
The asking price is 148% above the neighbourhood average of €342,987, and it is the most expensive of the 38 homes currently for sale in Vettenoordse Polder Oost. However, the floor area of 471 m² is 353% larger than the local average of 104 m², so the price per square metre is actually lower than many smaller homes in the area. Whether it is fair depends on how you value the historic character and the sheer size.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. Only about 13.5% of homes in the neighbourhood have this label, and a further 16.2% have A+. With a building from 1743, an A label is exceptional and means heating costs should be relatively low.
At 471 m², this apartment is 353% larger than the neighbourhood average of 104 m². It is the largest home currently for sale in Vettenoordse Polder Oost. The average sold home in the area has 104 m², so this is a truly spacious property.
Vettenoordse Polder Oost has a mix of households: about 845 with children and 1,275 single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including KC Het Visnet (284 m) and IKC Van Kampen (345 m). The area is urban and busy, with a young population.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away. That is about a 15-minute bike ride or a short drive. The neighbourhood is well served by other amenities, but for train travel you will need a bike or car.
Hoogvliet is 356 m away, Lidl is 369 m, and Albert Heijn is 549 m. All are within a short walk, making daily shopping very convenient.
The building dates from 1743, so it is over 280 years old. With an A energy label, it has been modernised to a high standard. The exact condition of the interior is not detailed in the listing, but the energy performance suggests good insulation and modern installations.
The address density is 3,504 per km², which is very high (urbanity level 1). The neighbourhood is in the centre of Vlaardingen, so it is lively and busy. There is a park just 200 m away for some green space.
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