Centrum-Oost, Delft
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Van der Mastenstraat sits in the heart of Delft, where the historic centre meets a lively mix of shops and cafés. With 199 m² of living space and a 320 m² plot, it is a rare find in this part of town. The price of €1,295,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €658,700, but the size and type are exceptional for the area. For context, detached houses in Delft are scarce, which partly explains the premium.
Centrum-Oost is the historic core of Delft, with narrow streets, canals and a dense urban fabric. It is a very strongly urban area (4,377 addresses per km²), home to 2,295 residents, many of whom live alone (830 single-person households). The population is mixed in age, with a notable share of 45- to 65-year-olds (670). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on statistics. The neighbourhood Centrum-Oost is known for its historic character and central location.
Daily life here revolves around the city centre. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and PLUS a couple of streets away. Three primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Max Havelaar Kindcentrum, Montessorischool Jan Vermeer and Delftsche Schoolvereniging. The municipality Delft offers a wide range of amenities, from restaurants to a park and a library. The train station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via V & W Makelaars Delft and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Van der Mastenstraat 11, Delft
Data from Centrum-Oost
Data from Centrum-Oost
46 within 5 km
56 within 5 km
About Van der Mastenstraat 11, Delft
The asking price is 97% above the neighbourhood average of €658,700, making it the most expensive of the 20 homes currently for sale in Centrum-Oost. However, this is a detached house with 199 m² of living space, which is 84% larger than the average of 108 m² in the area. Detached homes are rare in this historic centre, so the price reflects both size and scarcity.
Energy label C is average for a home of this age (built in 1954). It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as low-cost as a modern A-rated property. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact amounts depend on usage and future energy prices. In the neighbourhood, 30% of homes have label C, while 40% are rated D or lower.
Centrum-Oost has a mix of residents, but only 195 households have children (out of 1,365 total). The area is very urban and busy, with many singles and older residents. There are several primary schools within walking distance, but the neighbourhood itself is not particularly family-oriented compared to quieter residential areas.
Delft train station is 1.5 km away, about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle.
The nearest park or public garden is 500 m away, a five-minute walk. Given the dense urban setting, green space is limited but accessible.
In the most recent data, 60 crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. With 2,295 residents, that is a relatively low rate for a city centre. The area feels safe during the day, but as with any historic centre, it can be busy at night.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum-Oost