Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. On one of Rotterdam's most distinguished streets, a 217 m² apartment in a building from 1856. The price of €1,325,000 is 46% above the neighbourhood average of €906,868, which is keen given the size and location. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one stands out.
Nieuwe Werk is a small, exclusive enclave within Rotterdam Centrum. It's a quiet, leafy pocket with wide streets and monumental architecture. The area has a high density of 4,172 addresses per km², making it very urban, yet it feels serene. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures speak: mostly one-person households (1,190 out of 1,720 homes), and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (43%). The average income is above the city average. This is the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood at its finest.
Your daily routine here is a pleasure. For bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and AH to go is a ten-minute walk. For schools, De Schalm Katendrecht (primary) is a couple of streets away, and the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (primary) is a ten-minute walk. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium (secondary) is also within walking distance. A park is on your doorstep, and restaurants are just 100 m away. All this within the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Rotterdamsche Vastgoed Makelaardij and DRVM makelaars.
Details of this home
Calandstraat 20H, Rotterdam
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About Calandstraat 20H, Rotterdam
The asking price is 46% above the neighbourhood average of €906,868, but the floor area of 217 m² is 50% larger than the neighbourhood average of 145 m². The price per m² works out to about €6,106, which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,728 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space for your money.
The energy label is D. In the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood, most homes for sale have better labels: 37.9% have A+++, 32.8% have A, and only 6.9% have D or lower. So this home is less efficient than the local average, meaning higher heating costs to expect.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
The CBS data records 410 total crimes in the neighbourhood. Without a per-capita figure, it's hard to compare, but Nieuwe Werk is generally considered a safe, upscale area within Rotterdam Centrum.
There are currently 57 homes for sale in Nieuwe Werk, with an average asking price of €906,868 and a median of €535,000. The wide range (€250,000 to €4,950,000) reflects the mix of property types.
Primary schools within walking distance include De Schalm Katendrecht (706 m), Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (791 m), and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (799 m). For secondary education, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 848 m away.
The nearest Albert Heijn is 459 m away, just around the corner. There is also an AH to go at 779 m and a SPAR express at 986 m.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk