Middelland, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Claes de Vrieselaan sits in the lively Middelland neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the city centre. The 93 m² home was built in 1890 but has a modern A energy label, so you get the high ceilings and character of an old building without the draughts. At €2,495 per month, the rent is in line with the market for apartments in Rotterdam.
Middelland is a dense, urban area with a real mix of people. One resident says: "It's a very good neighbourhood. There's something for everyone." Another calls it "cosy, with lots of green, nice sports fields and all kinds of facilities nearby." The streets are cleaned daily, and there's a neighbourhood newspaper that lists activities at the local wijkpaleis and square. Based on three reviews, residents feel safe and comfortable here. Most households are singles or couples without children, and the area is very well connected by public transport. This is the Middelland neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Your daily shopping is on your doorstep: Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For bread or a quick bite, SPAR express is also within a five-minute walk. There are several schools nearby, including Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan (a primary school a few minutes' walk away) and De Vierambacht (also within walking distance). The neighbourhood square often hosts events, and the wijkpaleis is a hub for community activities. This is the municipality of Rotterdam at its most vibrant.
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The median rent in Middelland is €2,425, and the average price per m² is €22.23. At 93 m², that would come to about €2,067 based on the average m² price, but this apartment has an A energy label and is in a popular part of the neighbourhood. The asking price of €2,495 is on the higher side but reflects the home's efficiency and location.
Middelland is a very urban area with a high address density of 7,086 per km². Residents describe it as safe, comfortable, and diverse. There's a mix of singles, families, and older people, and the neighbourhood has a strong community feel with regular events at the local square and wijkpaleis. Public transport is excellent, with trams, buses, and a metro within a five-minute walk.
Ekoplaza is just 89 metres away, so you can pop out for organic groceries in under a minute. Albert Heijn is 117 metres away, and there are two SPAR express stores within 300,400 metres. For daily shopping, you're spoilt for choice.
There are several schools within walking distance. Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan (primary) is 353 metres away, and De Vierambacht (primary) is 511 metres. For secondary education, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is 493 metres away. There are also two special education schools at 289 metres.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older buildings in the area. The home was built in 1890 but has been upgraded to modern standards.
Residents rate the neighbourhood highly for safety. One review says it's "very safe and comfortable." The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 1,214, but given the high population density, this is not unusual for a city centre neighbourhood. The streets are cleaned daily and feel well-maintained.
The listing doesn't specify exact lines, but residents mention four different trams, two bus lines, and a metro within a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short tram ride.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Very safe and comfortable
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat spot in Rotterdam.
Auto-translated to English by AII live right in the middle of Middelland. It's a very good neighbourhood. There's a real mix of people. There's something for everyone. There are nice singles, schools, playgrounds, Marktplein and a square where fun things are often organised, each time with different themes, and a beautiful wijkpaleis where everyone is welcome, and that brings the neighbourhood closer together. There's also a neighbourhood newspaper that lists the activities at the wijkpaleis / the square / neighbourhood parties. So that everyone knows about them and feels welcome to take part. In this neighbourhood, they think of everyone and try to make everyone feel at home and comfortable in the community of the neighbourhood. Every morning the council cleans everything up and it's almost always tidy in the neighbourhood. There are 4 different trams, 2 bus lines and a metro no more than 5 minutes' walk from my house, so it's also well connected. All in all, it's the best neighbourhood for me to live in; I wouldn't actually want to leave, even though I'll have to soon because of family expansion. I really love this neighbourhood and the people.
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| Sale price | €514,755 | €442,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,159 | – |
| Rent price | €2,586 p/m | €2,550 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
It's all fine but nothing special. There is some nuisance from youths, and often litter on the street.
Auto-translated to English by AII 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 AIMy neighbourhood is a nice, cosy and multicultural neighbourhood where many different people live together. There are many children, which creates a lively and cheerful atmosphere; it's always nice to see them playing outside. There is a cosy little square in the neighbourhood where many people gather with their children, especially in summer, which creates a real sense of community. Everyone knows each other a bit, and that makes living here pleasant. In the evening it can sometimes be a bit busier and livelier because of young people gathering outside, but overall the atmosphere is good and the neighbourhood feels safe and cosy. All in all, it's a nice neighbourhood with lots of life, diversity and togetherness.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of shards of glass lying on the street near a senior flat where many residents depend on a mobility scooter or wheelchair and are housebound if they get a flat tyre from riding over glass. Cars parked double, especially on Franselaan, or even crazier, parked diagonally on the pavement and cycle path to unload at a Polish supermarket. Speaking to the driver doesn't help because they only speak Polish, as it's a van or truck with Polish plates that keep doing this. Loose paving stones, especially on Franselaan; if you ride over them with a mobility scooter, you're terrified. Life-threatening situation in some places on that street, also for elderly people with limited mobility, because the tiles are simply not laid properly. The flat in the senior complex is excellent, certainly for someone with limited mobility who depends on aids.
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 AIVery safe and comfortable
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 34 years, happy to live here
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Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €459,162 | €396,823 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,812 | – |
| Rent price | €2,228 p/m | €2,208 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €508,604 | €438,153 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,987 | – |
| Rent price | €2,141 p/m | €2,081 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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