Homes for sale in Langeland, Krimpen aan den IJssel

House prices and market figures for Langeland, Krimpen aan den IJssel

The owner-occupied market in Langeland is strong. Of the 2,845 homes in the neighbourhood, 62% are owner-occupied, indicating that this is a true home-buying neighbourhood. The average WOZ value is €377,000, noticeably higher than the district and municipal average of €354,000 in Krimpen aan den IJssel. That difference is no coincidence: Langeland attracts families and home-movers who are willing to pay a bit more for a quiet, green environment with good amenities.

In the past twelve months, 49 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €540,296. The range runs from €289,000 to €1,195,000, showing that the supply is diverse. With an average living area of 137 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €3,945. The supply mainly consists of single-family homes, terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1970s and 1980s, supplemented by a smaller share of detached homes at the top end of the market. View the current supply and asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Langeland, Krimpen aan den IJssel

Langeland is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the eastern side of Krimpen aan den IJssel, directly bordering the green polder strips and the IJssel. The atmosphere is village-like and friendly: wide streets, plenty of greenery in public spaces, and a neighbourhood where people know each other. That is no coincidence. With over 7,000 residents and a strong representation of 45- to 65-year-olds and families with children, Langeland has a stable, engaged population. Nearly half of households are married, and the labour participation rate of 66% is at a healthy level.

The housing stock largely consists of single-family homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. This usually means spacious plots, garages and gardens, but also that energy costs can be a point of attention. The average gas consumption of 1,110 m³ per year is relatively high, so always ask about the energy label and any sustainability measures when purchasing.

For daily groceries, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. Supermarkets are within cycling distance, and the shopping centre of Krimpen aan den IJssel is a short distance away. The same applies to schools: there are primary schools in and around the neighbourhood, and the resident score for education stands at a neat 9.0. Sports clubs, playgrounds and green strips are well represented in the district, which partly explains the perfect score of 10.0 for green space and cleanliness.

Accessibility is one of Langeland's strongest points. Residents give it a 10.0. By bus, Rotterdam and Capelle aan den IJssel are easily reachable, and for motorists, the connection to the A20 via the Capelsebrug is quick to make. Alicia de Raad, a resident who has lived there her whole life, describes it aptly: "Everything is within walking distance, or even easier by bike, which is very nice if you want to use the car less." She gives the neighbourhood a 9.4 and emphasises the friendly community that really involves you. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the Langeland neighbourhood page.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Kortland-Noord and Kortland-Zuid, Langeland is slightly more spacious and greener in character. Oud Krimpen has more historic buildings, while Langeland is the post-war expansion neighbourhood with more uniformity in housing type and street profile. Those who want to compare at district level can find more information about the total supply at homes for sale in Krimpen aan den IJssel.

Is a home in Langeland right for you?

Langeland is primarily a neighbourhood for families and home-movers who are looking for space and value a quiet, green environment with short connections to Rotterdam and the rest of the region. The average purchase price of over €540,000 makes it difficult for first-time buyers without substantial equity or family support. Overbidding is not uncommon in this market, especially on well-maintained single-family homes. Those who want to be more flexible can also look at rental homes in Langeland as an intermediate solution. Seniors looking to downsize will find fewer ground-floor apartments here than in more urban neighbourhoods, so that is a real point of attention in the search.

What residents say about Langeland

Based on the available resident rating, Langeland scores an impressive 9.4 out of 10. The highest scores go to accessibility, green space, cleanliness and amenities, all a perfect 10.0. Safety and community score 9.0, and housing scores 8.0, indicating that residents rate housing quality slightly more soberly than the rest of the neighbourhood. Alicia de Raad captures the feeling in the neighbourhood well: "This is a super cosy neighbourhood with almost only very friendly people who really involve you in the community." View all scores and reviews on the Langeland neighbourhood page.

Compare homes for sale in and around Langeland

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented by resident reviews and district data that you won't find anywhere else on purchase pages. This way, you can compare not only homes but also neighbourhoods. In addition to Langeland, Boveneind and Lansingh-Zuid are interesting alternatives within the same municipality. For a broader picture of the supply in the municipality, you can visit the page homes for sale in Krimpen aan den IJssel or the website of the municipality of Krimpen aan den IJssel for local information about living and amenities.