A calm spot in De Esch
This apartment on Buitenbassinweg sits in De Esch, a green corner of Rotterdam where the water and park are close by. The home dates from 1991 and comes with an A energy label, so it is an efficient place to live. At €1,415 per month, the rent sits just below the average for apartments in Rotterdam, which makes it a keen option in the current market.
The De Esch neighbourhood
The De Esch neighbourhood is a quiet, leafy part of the city, with a mix of ages among its 4,615 residents. Many households are single people, and the area has a calm, residential feel. The park is on your doorstep, and the neighbourhood is known for its green spaces and water. It is a pleasant place to come home to, with a relaxed pace of life.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and a SPAR express is a couple of streets away. Basisschool de Esch is a five-minute walk, with the Agnes school a little further. The neighbourhood has a good mix of amenities, and the city centre is within easy reach. It is a practical spot for everyday life, with most things close by.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Buitenbassinweg 510, Rotterdam
Is €1,415 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,415 is slightly below the average of €1,549 for rentals in De Esch, and close to the median of €1,425. With 83 m² of space, the price per square metre works out at about €17, which is a bit above the neighbourhood average of €15.22. Given the energy label A and the quiet location, the rent looks reasonable.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is well placed for keeping energy costs down, as it is officially registered as highly efficient. The label is a formal registration, so you can expect lower heating bills compared to less efficient homes.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away. That is a short cycle or a quick bus ride, though the exact route depends on where you are heading. For daily commuting, the distance is manageable, and the neighbourhood is well connected by road and public transport.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
De Esch has a mix of residents, with 16% of households having children and 62% being single-person households. The area is quiet and green, with a park nearby and several primary schools within walking distance. It is a safe, family-friendly environment, though the proportion of families is lower than in some other parts of Rotterdam.
Are there good schools nearby?
Yes, there are several primary schools close by. Basisschool de Esch is just 468 metres away, and the Agnes school is 846 metres. There are also other options within a short walk, such as De Nieuwe Haven and Basisschool de Wissel. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.4 km away.
What is the shopping situation like?
For groceries, the PLUS supermarket is just 561 metres away, and a SPAR express is 780 metres. There are also Albert Heijn and Lidl within about 1.1 km. For other needs, the city centre is not far, and there are restaurants and a library within a short distance.
