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Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Coolsestraat sits right in the thick of things, with the city's energy on your doorstep. At 74 m² it's compact but well laid out, and with an energy label B it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €339,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 40% below the typical €569,681, partly because the floor area is smaller than the norm. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban area with a real mix of characters. Based on two reviews, residents appreciate the lively atmosphere but also flag some downsides. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another says: "The neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe." They also note heavy, fast traffic on the street and a high turnover of students and shared households. On the plus side, there's a core of engaged neighbours who organise events and send newsletters. The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, and close to museums and restaurants. For more on the area, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an Aldi is just around the corner, and Dirk and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk away. For school runs, Augustinus primary school is on your doorstep, Schakelschool de Gaffel is a couple of streets away, and KC Het Oude Westen is a five-minute walk. Secondary options include Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans, also within a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with the train station a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Voorberg NVM Makelaars and Funda.
Details of this home
Coolsestraat 153, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
nice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
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About Coolsestraat 153, Rotterdam
The asking price is about 40% below the average asking price in the Oude Westen (€569,681), but the apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (74 m² vs 115 m²). Given the compact size and the lively, sometimes challenging neighbourhood, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a starter home in this part of Rotterdam.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating and electricity costs compared to older, less efficient homes. In the Oude Westen, about 35% of homes have label A and 10% have label B, so this apartment is above average for the area.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions feeling unsafe due to nuisance from confused people, drug deals, and sleepers in porches, though neighbourhood police officers are praised. Another resident finds it a "perfect spot" with plenty of entertainment. The area has a high number of reported crimes (1,175 total), typical for a very urban centre.
The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Several tram and bus stops are within a couple of streets, making it easy to reach other parts of Rotterdam without a car.
Yes. An Aldi is just around the corner (199 m), and Dirk and Albert Heijn are about a five-minute walk away. For primary schools, Augustinus is on your doorstep (160 m), Schakelschool de Gaffel is a couple of streets away (292 m), and KC Het Oude Westen is a five-minute walk (367 m). Secondary schools like Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans are also within walking distance (453 m).
The neighbourhood has a mix of residents: many single-person households (about 3,140) and households with children (1,235). The average household size is 1.7, and the area has a high proportion of rental homes (80% are rented). Many residents are students or young professionals, and there is a core of long-term neighbours who organise events.
At 74 m², this apartment is about 36% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 115 m². It's a compact two-bedroom (likely) that suits a single person or couple. The smaller size is reflected in the lower asking price.
The listing does not mention a parking spot. In the Oude Westen, street parking is available but can be tight due to the dense urban layout. Many residents rely on public transport or bicycles. You may need to apply for a resident parking permit from the municipality.
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