Buying a home in Nolensbuurt, Schiedam.
Nolensbuurt sits right on Schiedam's waterfront—you're looking at compact apartments and renovated working homes that face the Nieuwe Maas directly. Your neighbors are a mix of young families and people who've chosen the quiet over commuting time, mostly Dutch and expat professionals. It's a 10-minute cycle to Rotterdam's center or south along the river to Delfshaven. The street itself is residential and calm, though the neighborhood sometimes feels like people are passing through rather than staying put.
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What to consider when buying in Nolensbuurt
Pros:
- Tram 7 runs straight down the main street and takes you to Rotterdam Centraal in 15 minutes; no need for a car if you work in Rotterdam
- Houses here are genuinely affordable compared to Rotterdam or Delft; you'll get a decent early-1900s villa or townhouse for less money
- The street markets on Lange Haven and around the center feel lived-in, not performed for tourists
- Walking distance to the Schiedam waterfront and the distillery museums; locals actually use these spaces, not just visitors
Cons:
- Industrial character means noise from the A4 motorway is real on the northern edges; sound insulation in older houses is thin
- Job market locally is thin; most people commute out, which means the neighborhood empties during the day
- Schools here have mixed reputations; if you have kids, you'll likely need to look hard or accept a longer school run
- Public space maintenance feels uneven; some stretches are well-kept, others look neglected week to week
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Schiedam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 48.71
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 719
- Residential burglary
- 34
- Theft
- 141
- Violence and threats
- 149
- Vandalism and public order
- 82
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Schiedam
Choose homes in Schiedam that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check whether each home works for your daily routine and budget.
Asking prices and sale prices in Schiedam
To judge whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Schiedam. Use the median sale price as context, not as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Schiedam
Buying a home in Schiedam? The median sale price was around € 327,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside recent sales of similar properties.
Updated: September 2026