Afrikaanderwijk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Bloemfonteinstraat offers a generous 149 m² of living space, built in 2004 with energy label B. The home sits in the lively Afrikaanderwijk, a neighbourhood with a strong community feel. At €785,000, the asking price is 38% above the neighbourhood average of €568,759, which is in line with the larger-than-average floor area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Afrikaanderwijk is a diverse and bustling area with a mix of cultures. Based on two reviews, residents appreciate the many facilities and helpful people. One resident says: "There are many facilities. People are helpful. There are sports to do. Friendly people. People give each other attention." Another notes: "Nice, a bit unsafe at night but all in all a cosy neighbourhood." The area has a high address density of 5,619 per km², making it very urban. Most homes are apartments, and the neighbourhood has a young population with many families. Learn more about the Afrikaanderwijk neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy with several supermarkets just around the corner: Jumbo, Lidl, and Albert Heijn. For families, primary schools are within walking distance: Sterrenschool de Globetrotter is just 111 m away, and OBS Nelson Mandela is. Secondary education is also close, with De Passie Rotterdam. The neighbourhood has a park or garden within a five-minute walk, and a train station is 1.9 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Zuidstad Makelaars, Funda, Vastgoed Nederland, and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Bloemfonteinstraat 16B, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
There are many facilities. People are helpful.. There are sports to do. Friendly people. People give each other attention.
Auto-translated to English by AINice, a bit unsafe at night but all in all a cosy neighbourhood
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Data from Afrikaanderwijk
96 within 5 km
205 within 5 km
About Bloemfonteinstraat 16B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €785,000 is 38% above the neighbourhood average of €568,759. However, this apartment is also 25% larger than the average (149 m² vs 119 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €5,268, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,699 per m². So the price reflects the extra space, but it is on the high side compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate energy bills compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, 52.8% of homes have label A or better, so this home is slightly above average in efficiency.
One resident describes the neighbourhood as 'a bit unsafe at night but all in all a cosy neighbourhood.' The total number of reported crimes in the area is 611, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size. However, many residents appreciate the community feel and the helpfulness of people.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk. The high address density suggests good public transport connections.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Sterrenschool de Globetrotter is just 111 m away, OBS Nelson Mandela at 157 m, and Da Costaschool v BSO at 367 m. For secondary education, De Passie Rotterdam is 394 m away. The neighbourhood has a total of 205 schools within 5 km.
The Afrikaanderwijk has a mix of households: about 40% are families with children, 20% are couples without children, and 48% are single-person households. The average household size is 2.2 people. There are many facilities, including sports opportunities, and residents describe it as friendly and helpful.
In the past year, homes in the neighbourhood sold after an average of 61 days on the market. This is a moderate pace, indicating a balanced market. The current listing has 29 homes for sale, so there is some choice for buyers.
Parking information is not provided in the listing. In a dense urban neighbourhood like the Afrikaanderwijk, street parking may be limited and often requires a permit. It is best to check with the municipality for specific parking options.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Afrikaanderwijk
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