Walvisbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis listing on Westvest in Schiedam does not state a property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €395,000, the price sits below the neighbourhood average of €454,833, but without floor area it's hard to say whether that's keen or not. For context, homes in Schiedam vary widely.
Walvisbuurt is a compact, urban neighbourhood in central Schiedam with 770 residents. It's a dense area with many singles and smaller households, the average household size is 1.6. The streets are lively, with a mix of ages: a quarter of residents are between 25 and 45, and another quarter between 45 and 65. There are few children, so the vibe is more adult-oriented. The neighbourhood Walvisbuurt has a high crime rate of 130 incidents, which is something to be aware of.
Westvest is a central street where daily life is easy. For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool de Singel is on your doorstep, and Sint Jozefschool is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, you'd need to travel a bit further. The municipality Schiedam offers plenty of restaurants and a park within a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via WesselsWaterWonen. The agent has not published full specs, so the details above are based on the street and neighbourhood data.
Details of this home
Westvest 217F, Schiedam
Data from Walvisbuurt
Data from Walvisbuurt
55 within 5 km
120 within 5 km
About Westvest 217F, Schiedam
The asking price of €395,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €454,833 and the median of €425,000. However, without knowing the floor area or property type, it's impossible to say whether it's good value. The three homes currently for sale in Walvisbuurt range from €339,500 to €600,000.
Walvisbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses (5,418 per km²). It's home to many singles and smaller households, with few children. The population is mixed in age, with a slight skew towards 25-45 and 45-65 year olds. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool de Singel (257 m), Sint Jozefschool (432 m), and Basisschool Kaleidoscoop (490 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
WesselsWaterWonen has published only the street and price on their site.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Walvisbuurt