Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1937 apartment on Bisschopstraat sits in a quiet corner of Blijdorp, where neighbours still greet each other on the street. At 68 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label C. The asking price of €595,000 is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €467,000, a premium that reflects the sought-after location and the fact that apartments in Rotterdam in this price bracket are scarce.
Blijdorp is a leafy, peaceful enclave within the city. Residents describe it as a "quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed" and a "cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people". The Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp are nearby, and the area has a strong sense of community, though one resident notes it's "peaceful living in the city" with "many individuals, little sense of community". The neighbourhood Blijdorp is dominated by pre-war housing (88% built before 1945) and has a mix of ages, with many young adults and a fair share of families.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a PLUS supermarket is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Dominicus primary school is on your doorstep, and OBS de Blijberg is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam are also within walking distance. The municipality Rotterdam offers excellent public transport, with a metro stop nearby and a train station 2.2 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including vandeVijver Makelaardij, Funda, Vastgoed Nederland and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Bisschopstraat 31C, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
Quiet neighbourhood with older and younger residents. Public transport (metro) and Vroesenpark nearby. Here residents still greet each other and have a chat and help each other when needed.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here. Good public transport (metro). Supermarkets and all kinds of other shops nearby. Nice restaurants and bars.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany individuals, little sense of community
Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..
Auto-translated to English by AIit's a nice neighbourhood, right next to Vroesepark! In my opinion, there's not much to do for young people, for that you have to go to the city centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Blijdorp
Data from Blijdorp
90 within 5 km
168 within 5 km
About Bisschopstraat 31C, Rotterdam
The asking price is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €467,000. However, this apartment is smaller than average (68 m² vs 93 m²), so the price per m² is higher. In Blijdorp, apartments sell quickly, the average time on market is 45 days, so the premium reflects strong demand in this popular area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In Blijdorp, 41% of homes have label C, while 44% have a lower rating.
Public transport is excellent. The nearest metro station is within walking distance, and Rotterdam Central Station is about 2.2 km away. Bus lines also serve the area, making it easy to reach the city centre and other parts of Rotterdam.
There are several schools within walking distance. Dominicus primary school is 170 metres away, OBS de Blijberg is 350 metres, and De Margriet is 591 metres. For secondary education, Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 364 metres and Montessori Mavo is 767 metres away.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of residents. About 18% of households have children, and there are several parks and playgrounds nearby. Residents appreciate the community feel, with neighbours greeting each other and helping out when needed.
The Vroesenpark is just 200 metres away, making it a great spot for a stroll or a picnic. Diergaarde Blijdorp zoo is also nearby, adding to the recreational options in the area.
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