Westvest
Walvisbuurt, Schiedam
AreaA room on Westvest in Schiedam
This listing is for a room on Westvest in Schiedam, offered for rent at €773 per month. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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. For context, you can compare it with other [rooms in Schiedam]( /huurwoningen/schiedam/kamers/ ) to see how the price sits in the wider market.
The Walvisbuurt neighbourhood
The Walvisbuurt is a compact neighbourhood within Schiedam's Centrum district, home to around 780 residents. It is a predominantly adult area, with a third of residents aged 25 to 45 and a fifth over 65, while children under 15 make up just 6 percent. Most households are single people, at 58 percent, and the average household size is 1.6. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 61 percent of homes in that category. This is a quiet, residential pocket of the city, and [the Walvisbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/walvisbuurt-schiedam/ ) offers a settled, local feel.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from Westvest. A Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. For primary education, Basisschool de Singel is a couple of streets away, and Sint Jozefschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP practice and a large supermarket are both about 700 metres from the street, and the train station is 2.4 kilometres away. It is a practical base within [the municipality of Schiedam]( /gemeente/schiedam/ ) for everyday needs.
Source
At the time of writing, the room is listed through two channels, including Rotterdam Apartments. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Westvest, Schiedam
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Rotterdam Apartments has published only the street and price for this room.
Is €773 a fair price for a room in Schiedam?
The price of €773 per month sits within the range you would expect for a room in Schiedam. Without a floor area, it is not possible to judge the price per square metre or compare it directly with other rooms. The listing does not state the size of the room, so the value depends on what the agent has not disclosed.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Walvisbuurt is a small neighbourhood in Schiedam's Centrum district with about 780 residents. It is mostly adults, with a third aged 25 to 45 and a fifth over 65. Single-person households dominate at 58 percent, and most homes are owner-occupied. It is a settled, quiet area rather than a bustling one.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 2.4 kilometres from Westvest. That is a distance you would likely cover by bike or bus rather than on foot. The listing does not specify which station, only the distance.
What shops are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is 256 metres from Westvest, and an Albert Heijn is 482 metres away. A Coop is at 715 metres, with another Albert Heijn at 749 metres and a SPAR at 913 metres. For daily groceries, the closest options are within a short walk.
Are there schools close by?
Basisschool de Singel is 257 metres from Westvest, and Sint Jozefschool is 432 metres away. Basisschool Kaleidoscoop is at 490 metres, De Kubus at 550 metres, and Montessori Schiedam at 705 metres. Several primary schools are within easy walking distance.
