Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Boergoensevliet sits in Oud Charlois, a neighbourhood with a raw edge and a strong community feel. At €249,500, the asking price is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555, which makes it a keen entry point into Rotterdam's housing market, especially given that apartments in Rotterdam typically command higher prices per square metre.
Oud Charlois is a dense, urban pocket with 14,120 residents and a very high address density (3,525 addresses per km²). It's a mix of pre-war housing and post-war flats, with 65% of homes built before 1945. The neighbourhood has a reputation that divides opinion. One resident calls it "Ghetto" and notes "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." Another, however, describes it as "Cosy" and a "great neighbourhood." A third review paints a stark picture of decline since a flat renovation, mentioning harassment and litter. Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.91, a middling rating that reflects the area's contrasts. The neighbourhood Oud Charlois is predominantly rental (68% of homes are rented), and incomes tend to be below the city average.
For daily groceries, MCD is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Triangel, is on your doorstep, while Ibn i-Sina is a couple of streets away. Secondary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Schreuder College and Yulius Reijerwaard College. A park or public garden is just around the corner, and the municipality Rotterdam provides good access to public transport, though the nearest train station is 4.9 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Zuidstad Makelaars, Funda, Vastgoed Nederland, and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Boergoensevliet 131A, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 6 residents
Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on a nice street with friendly neighbours. Most people say hello on the street, which was different in the village where we used to live. Because this is a close-knit neighbourhood, it's nice and pleasant that people look out for each other. The butcher/supermarket around the corner is unfortunately gone, so we walk to the MCD. Perfectly doable. Public transport is also within walking distance. It's a shame that sometimes household items are left outside and that when bins are overflowing, rubbish is placed next to them. That's why hygiene scores a bit lower here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have seen and experienced nasty things here. More and more old Rotterdammers are dying and newcomers are replacing them, all kinds of newcomers. The neighbourhood is full of plastic and rubbish on the grass patches and people sometimes throw dirty nappies from balconies into the harbour. Painful to see but the Municipality of Rotterdam keeps it reasonably well maintained, though they could send litter pickers more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my opinion and experience, I find Oud Charlois a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. It feels like a village within a city. With lots of greenery, playgrounds. Centrally located, you can be in the city centre/Zuidplein/Feijenoord in 10 minutes. I wouldn't want to live in any other neighbourhood.
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Data from Oud Charlois
73 within 5 km
171 within 5 km
About Boergoensevliet 131A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555, which is partly explained by the smaller floor area (57 m² vs. 86 m² average). On a per-square-metre basis, the price is in line with the market. Given the condition and location, it's a keenly priced entry-level home.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. In Oud Charlois, about 20% of homes have label A, while 35% have label D or lower.
The neighbourhood recorded 819 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a district of this size. Resident reviews mention issues with litter, harassment, and drug paraphernalia in communal areas. However, some residents describe it as 'cosy' and enjoy the community. It's worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
The nearest tram stop is within walking distance, and bus connections are nearby. The train station is 4.9 km away, so commuting by rail requires a bus or bike ride. The area is well served by urban transport, but long-distance travel is less convenient.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. The closest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Triangel, is just 63 metres away. Ibn i-Sina primary school is 144 metres away. For secondary education, there are special schools like Yulius Reijerwaard College and Schreuder College within 150 metres.
Oud Charlois has a mix of households: about 27% are families with children, 22% are couples without children, and 51% are single-person households. The area is densely built and urban, with limited green space. Some residents report issues with safety and cleanliness, which may be a concern for families with young children.
Sold homes in Oud Charlois spent an average of 66 days on the market, which is fairly typical for Rotterdam. This suggests a balanced market where buyers have time to consider their options.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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