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Nieuwe Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Burgemeester Meineszlaan sits in the heart of Nieuwe Westen, a neighbourhood where the city hums with energy. At 137 m², it's noticeably roomier than the local average, a proper city home with generous proportions. The building dates from 1910, so you get high ceilings and classic details, though the E label means heating costs are something to factor in. With a price of €525,000, it's on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €410,000, but the extra space explains the premium. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one stands out for its size.
Nieuwe Westen is dense and diverse, with a real city pulse. Based on five reviews, residents give it a 7.2 out of 10. One resident calls it 'a jack of all trades', noting the mix of nationalities and activities for all ages, though they mention noise and litter issues. Another finds it quiet during the day but less safe in the evening. The area is very urban, over 6,800 addresses per km², and mostly pre-war housing. Many households are singles or couples without children, and incomes are average. For more on the area, see the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, like IKC de Ark and Emmausschool, plus a secondary school, Rotterdam Designcollege, also nearby. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away for a breather. The neighbourhood has a strong local feel with restaurants and a library within walking distance. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Rijndelta Makelaars.
Details of this home
Burgemeester Meineszlaan 40A02, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
I live in a noisy house myself and have a lot of noise from the neighbours. Which is why I'm looking for another house. But apart from that, it's a nice neighbourhood here. With many nationalities living together in one neighbourhood. There are many activities for all ages. And there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood. But in my flat, there are also people who unfortunately just throw rubbish down from their window. As a result, there are food scraps behind the houses near the storage units and on the roof of the storage units.
Auto-translated to English by AII find my neighbourhood safe during the day, less so in the evening. Many asylum seekers walk around, who spoil things.
Auto-translated to English by AIDistant, people live there but then again not really
Auto-translated to English by AINot bad but could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIHet nieuwe westen is a nice neighbourhood but with many points for improvement. These points are already being worked on hard and the situation is already much better compared to 5 years ago.
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Data from Nieuwe Westen
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195 within 5 km
About Burgemeester Meineszlaan 40A02, Rotterdam
At €525,000, this apartment is above the neighbourhood median of €410,000, but it's also 27% larger than the average home in Nieuwe Westen. The price per m² works out to about €3,832, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,822 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. In Nieuwe Westen, most homes for sale have better labels, only about 20% have a D label or worse. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a home with a better label. The building is from 1910, so insulation may be limited.
Residents have mixed views. One says it feels safe during the day but less so in the evening, mentioning 'asylum seekers' as a concern. Another notes litter issues from neighbours. The neighbourhood recorded 1,224 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. It's a busy, diverse part of Rotterdam.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride. The neighbourhood is very urban, so public transport connections are generally good.
The floor area is 137 m², which is larger than the neighbourhood average of 108 m². Given the size and the building's age, it likely has multiple bedrooms and a classic layout with high ceilings.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not provided, so it's unclear if there is any private outdoor space.
Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk: IKC de Ark (225 m), Emmausschool (309 m), De Vierambacht (335 m), and De van Oldenbarneveltschool (411 m). For secondary education, Rotterdam Designcollege is 335 m away. All are easily reachable on foot.
In Nieuwe Westen, the average sale price for apartments is around €480,797, and the median is €410,000. This apartment at €525,000 is above both, but its 137 m² is well above the average of 108 m². In Rotterdam as a whole, apartment prices vary widely, so this is a premium for size in a central neighbourhood.
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