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Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Witte Spaanstraat sits in a leafy part of Rotterdam, with the Kralingse Plas and its forest just a couple of streets away. At 210 m² of living space on a 446 m² plot, it's a proper family home, 40% larger than the neighbourhood average. The asking price of €1,325,000 is 35% above the average for the area, which reflects the generous size and the energy label B. For context, semi-detached houses in Rotterdam in this segment are scarce.
Kralingen Oost is a mixed bag according to residents. One says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another calls it "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." But there are also less rosy views: "No one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." Based on three reviews, the average score is 6.75. The area is densely populated (3,172 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, but this street is in the one-third that are single-family homes. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost has a young population, with many students and singles.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and PLUS are a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen and Vrije School Vredehof are both about a ten-minute walk. The nearest secondary school is also a ten-minute walk. The Kralingse Plas and its park are on your doorstep, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a big city, but here you're in a quieter pocket.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Ooms Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Witte Spaanstraat 25, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Witte Spaanstraat 25, Rotterdam
The asking price is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but the home is also 40% larger than average (210 m² vs 150 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €6,310, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €6,246. So you're paying a premium for extra space, not per m².
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, only about 17% of homes have label A or better, so this is above average. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes in the area, many of which date from before 1945.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." The total number of crimes reported in the area is 521, but without context it's hard to judge. The general feel is that it's safe, with some petty crime like bike theft.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so not within walking distance. However, residents mention that metro and tram stops are nearby, and there are plenty of shared bikes and scooters. The neighbourhood is well-connected for getting around Rotterdam.
Yes, there are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Montessorischool Kralingen and Vrije School Vredehof. The nearest secondary school is also about a ten-minute walk. One resident who grew up here says "the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation."
Kralingen Oost has a mix of students, singles and families. About 24% of households have children, which is lower than the national average. There are plenty of schools and sports facilities, and the Kralingse Plas offers green space. However, one resident notes that there aren't as many cafes and shops as in some other Rotterdam neighbourhoods.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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