Rental homes in Nolensbuurt, Schiedam

Rental prices and market figures Nolensbuurt, Schiedam

Nolensbuurt is a predominantly rental neighbourhood: as many as 89% of the 764 homes are rental properties, and only 10% are owner-occupied. This makes renting in Nolensbuurt the most common way to live here. By far the largest share of rental homes, about 81% of the total housing stock, is owned by a housing association. This means that the private sector is relatively limited here.

In the private sector (excluding social housing), an average rent of €1,071 per month was recorded over the past twelve months, based on 16 rented homes. The range ran from €700 to €1,350 per month, with an average living area of 82 m². This works out at a price of around €13 per m². By comparison, the average WOZ value in Nolensbuurt is €213,000, which is noticeably lower than the district average of Nieuwland (€242,000) and well below the Schiedam average of €288,000. The neighbourhood is thus one of the more affordable parts of Schiedam. For current rental prices and the daily changing supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page. Those considering buying can also look at owner-occupied homes in Nolensbuurt, although supply there is scarce.

Living in Nolensbuurt, Schiedam

Nolensbuurt is located in the district Nieuwland, a post-war expansion district north of Schiedam's city centre. The neighbourhood itself was built in the 1950s and 1960s and consists largely of porch flats and gallery flats of three to five storeys, interspersed with some terraced houses. The architecture is sober and functional, the streets are spacious with green strips in between. The streetscape is recognisable as a reconstruction district: not spectacular, but clear and built to scale. The neighbourhood is named after the Schiedam mayor Van Nolens and borders the Troelstrabuurt and Staatsliedenbuurt.

With over 2,000 residents and an average income of €24,900 per year, clearly below the Schiedam average of €35,400, Nolensbuurt is a working-class neighbourhood in the classic sense. The labour participation rate is 51%. The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old, and families with children are the most common household type. You notice this in the neighbourhood: children play on the streets, there are playgrounds and the atmosphere is informal.

Facilities in Nolensbuurt

For daily groceries, residents rely on the surrounding neighbourhoods. In the nearby Troelstrabuurt and along the Mgr. Nolenslaan, small supermarkets and neighbourhood shops are within walking distance. For a full shopping centre, the Nieuwland shopping centre on the Mgr. Nolenslaan is the nearest option, with a Lidl, an Action and various small shops. Larger supermarkets such as an Albert Heijn can be reached by bike within five minutes.

There is no shortage of schools in the immediate vicinity: several primary schools are active in and around Nieuwland, including schools with both public and special education. For secondary education, students rely on schools elsewhere in Schiedam or Rotterdam. In terms of sports, there are various sports clubs in the Nieuwland district and Beatrixpark, one of the larger parks in Schiedam, is within short cycling distance. This park offers space for walking, playing and relaxation.

Accessibility

Nolensbuurt is reasonably well accessible by public transport. Bus lines via the Mgr. Nolenslaan connect the neighbourhood with the centre of Schiedam and with Rotterdam. Schiedam Centrum station, where the metro also stops (RET lines E and D towards Rotterdam), can be reached by bike in about ten minutes. By car, the A20 is the nearest motorway, accessible via the Burgemeester Honnerlage Gretelaan. Rotterdam city centre is about ten to fifteen minutes' drive under normal traffic. Parking in the neighbourhood is largely regulated by permits; free parking spaces are limited, especially in the evenings. Cyclists have a direct connection to the centre of Schiedam via the Mgr. Nolenslaan.

Residents of Nolensbuurt appreciate the peace and clarity of the neighbourhood, but also mention the ageing housing stock as a point of attention. On the neighbourhood page of Nolensbuurt you can read all reviews and neighbourhood data. One resident wrote: "It is quiet here and the neighbours know each other, but the flats could do with a renovation." That picture fits a neighbourhood that has attracted the same groups of residents for decades and where social cohesion is relatively strong, but the physical quality of the housing stock sometimes lags behind.

Those who compare Nolensbuurt with sister neighbourhoods in Nieuwland will notice that the atmosphere is similar to Staatsliedenbuurt and Troelstrabuurt: all three are post-war neighbourhoods with a high proportion of housing association homes and a mixed population. The Hollandiabuurt has a slightly different character due to its proximity to business activity. For those seeking more urbanity, the Centrum district or Oost in Schiedam offer a different profile.

Is a rental home in Nolensbuurt right for you?

Nolensbuurt is primarily interesting for families and starters looking for an affordable rental home in Schiedam. The high proportion of housing association homes means that many homes are rented out via social housing, but there are waiting lists for these. For social housing in the region, you can register via Woonnet Rijnmond, the platform used by housing associations in the region. Waiting lists in Schiedam can quickly run to several years. In the private sector, the supply of available rental homes in Nolensbuurt is limited: only 16 homes were rented out in the past year. Respond quickly if you see a home for rent. Make sure you have income statements, a valid ID and possibly an employer's declaration at hand. Those who also want to consider owner-occupied homes can view the supply of owner-occupied homes in Nolensbuurt, although that supply is minimal. Renting an apartment in Nolensbuurt is more realistic than buying, given the rent-to-own ratio in the neighbourhood.

What residents say about living in Nolensbuurt

Residents describe Nolensbuurt as a quiet, social neighbourhood where people know each other. The scores on accessibility and facilities are average, while the assessment of housing quality and public space is somewhat lower. One resident put it this way: "I have lived here for years and would not leave quickly. It is not a fancy neighbourhood, but it feels like home." Read more experiences and view all sub-scores on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Nolensbuurt. This kind of honest resident information is not found on large housing platforms, but it is here.

Compare rental homes in and around Nolensbuurt

Would you like to compare renting a home in Nolensbuurt with other options in the area? Then also view the supply in the wider district via rental homes in Nieuwland, or explore other neighbourhoods such as Spieringshoek or the Vakbondsliedenbuurt. For a broader overview of all rental homes in Schiedam, Buurtje.nl offers current supply combined with neighbourhood scores, demographic data and resident reviews from more than 1,500 sources. This way you can assess not only the home but also the neighbourhood well before you respond.