Olofsbuurt, Delft
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Westplantsoen sits in a quiet, tree-lined corner of Delft, with a generous 123 m² of living space. Built in 1936 and carrying energy label C, it offers high ceilings and classic proportions. At €700,000, the asking price is 46% above the neighbourhood average of €478,630, but the floor area is 28% larger than the local norm of 96 m², so the price per m² is in line with the market. For context, apartments in Delft vary widely in size and price.
Olofsbuurt is a dense, urban pocket of Delft with a young, mobile population, many single-person households and a large share of residents aged 25 to 45. The streets are lively but not noisy, and the area is popular with students and professionals. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the mix of pre-war architecture and modern amenities gives it a distinct character. The Olofsbuurt neighbourhood has a high address density of over 5,000 per km², reflecting its central, built-up feel.
Daily errands are easy: the nearest supermarket, a Coop, is just around the corner, and a SPAR and Albert Heijn are within a ten-minute walk. For families, the Gabriëlschool (primary) is on your doorstep, and the Stanislascollege (secondary) is right next door. A second primary school, Freinetschool Delft, is a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is within easy reach. The municipality of Delft offers a compact, walkable environment.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hof van Delft Makelaardij B.V. and Funda.
Details of this home
Westplantsoen 104, Delft
Data from Olofsbuurt
Data from Olofsbuurt
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About Westplantsoen 104, Delft
The asking price is 46% above the neighbourhood average of €478,630, but the apartment is also 28% larger than the typical 96 m² in Olofsbuurt. The price per square metre works out to about €5,691, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €5,322 per m². So while the total price is high, it reflects the extra space.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In Olofsbuurt, 38% of homes have label C and 43% have a lower label (D or below). Label C means reasonable insulation and moderate energy costs, but not as efficient as a modern home.
Delft train station is about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to The Hague, Rotterdam, or Amsterdam.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Gabriëlschool (primary) is 134 m away, and the Stanislascollege Westplantsoen (secondary) is right next door at 134 m. Freinetschool Delft (primary) is 238 m away, and the Christelijk Lyceum Delft (secondary) is 309 m away.
The nearest supermarket is a Coop at 379 m, just around the corner. A SPAR is at 497 m, and an Albert Heijn is at 652 m, both within a ten-minute walk. There is also an AH to go near the station.
Currently, 23 homes are for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €210,000 to €1,195,000. The median price is €395,000, so this apartment is well above that, but it is also larger than most.
Olofsbuurt recorded 100 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area. The neighbourhood has a young population and a lively street scene, but it is generally considered safe.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Olofsbuurt