Homes for sale in Het Lage Land, Rotterdam

House prices and market figures in Het Lage Land, Rotterdam

Het Lage Land is a neighbourhood where the majority of homes are rented: 62% is rental, only 38% owner-occupied. This makes the supply for buyers relatively limited. The average WOZ value is €277,000, which is well below the average of the district Prins Alexander (€341,000) and also below the Rotterdam average of €320,000. Yet actual transaction prices are higher: in the past twelve months, 116 homes were sold for an average of €347,116, with a range from €225,000 to €850,000. With an average living area of 88 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €3,944. The supply consists mainly of apartments and porch flats, with the occasional single-family home. For the current state of supply, you will always find the most recent owner-occupied homes in Het Lage Land with asking prices and selling times at the top of this page.

Living in Het Lage Land, Rotterdam

Het Lage Land is located in the east of Rotterdam, wedged between the Kralingse Plas and the large Alexandrium shopping centre. The neighbourhood was built in the 1960s and 1970s, which is reflected in the many porch flats and gallery flats. Along the edges there are also terraced houses with gardens, especially towards the Prinsenlaan and Berlagestraat. It is not a neighbourhood that blows you away with architecture, but it is functional and spacious with plenty of greenery between the flats.

Residents give Het Lage Land an overall score of 8.1. Safety (8.9) and amenities (8.8) score particularly high. Resident Laura Witjens writes: "I have lived in this neighbourhood for 5 years, and I have felt at home here since day 1 when we moved here! It is a cosy neighbourhood with lots of dogs, cats and families with young children!" That picture fits: the neighbourhood has a homely character, with people walking their dogs on the grass verges along the Capelseweg and children playing outside at the playgrounds.

In terms of amenities, you are well catered for. Alexandrium shopping centre with its three halls is within walking distance and offers everything from Albert Heijn and Jumbo to Action, Mediamarkt and dozens of specialist shops. In the neighbourhood itself you will also find smaller shops and a GP. There are several primary schools in the immediate vicinity, including De Klimop and Het Landje, and secondary school Melanchthon is nearby. The Kralingse Plas is within cycling distance, great for a run or a summer day by the water.

Accessibility is a strong point. Graskruid and De Tochten metro stations (lines D and E) take you to Rotterdam Central in a quarter of an hour. By bus you are quickly at Kralingse Plein. The A16 and A20 are a few minutes' drive away, handy if you commute by car. Resident J.C., who gives the neighbourhood a 9.5, sums it up simply: "I can still walk my dog in the street in the evening without any problem."

To be fair: the beauty of the neighbourhood scores the lowest (6.9). Some flats are dated and not all porches are equally well maintained. Sophie, who has lived there for a shorter time, notes that "the type of housing is not that great", but praises the greenery and the proximity of the Kralingse Plas. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Prinsenland or Ommoord, Het Lage Land is slightly more urban and less spacious, but you also pay less. If you are looking for more peace and quiet, you could also look at Oosterflank or Zevenkamp, where the homes are often slightly larger. For a complete picture of the neighbourhood with all resident reviews and district data, see the neighbourhood page of Het Lage Land.

Is an owner-occupied home in Het Lage Land right for you?

With an average purchase price of €347,116 and apartments available from €225,000, Het Lage Land is one of the more affordable options within Prins Alexander. This makes the neighbourhood interesting for first-time buyers buying a first apartment in Het Lage Land, and for singles: the largest group of households here is single-person (3,740). Families with children will find schools and play space here, although larger single-family homes are scarcer and more expensive. Seniors, of whom around 2,500 live in the neighbourhood, appreciate the proximity of amenities and public transport. Keep in mind that the supply of owner-occupied homes is limited due to the high rental percentage. If you are looking for flexibility, also check out the rental homes in Het Lage Land.

What residents say about Het Lage Land

Based on 8 reviews, Het Lage Land scores an 8.1 out of 10. The highest sub-scores are for safety (8.9) and amenities (8.8), the lowest for beauty (6.9) and education (7.4). Cora, who has lived in the Alexanderpolder her whole life, gives a 9.0 and writes: "I feel at ease in the Alexanderpolder where I have lived my whole life." That feeling of familiarity and safety comes back in several reviews. Read all reviews on the page of Het Lage Land.

Compare owner-occupied homes around Het Lage Land

Buying a home in Het Lage Land starts with understanding whether the neighbourhood suits you. On Buurtje.nl you combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place. Would you like to broaden your search? Then check the supply for the entire district via owner-occupied homes in Prins Alexander, or compare with neighbourhoods such as 's-Gravenland and Kralingseveer. Looking in a completely different part of the city? Then look at the owner-occupied housing supply in all of Rotterdam or explore districts such as Noord. More information about living in Rotterdam can also be found on the website of the municipality of Rotterdam.