Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Diergaardesingel sits in the lively Oude Westen, a neighbourhood where city life is always close by. At 53 m² it is compact, and with an energy label D, heating costs are something to keep an eye on. The asking price of €365,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €569,681, which makes it a keen entry point into this part of Rotterdam. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €5,177, and this home is one of 47 apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price.
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban area with a mix of students, young professionals and long-term residents. Two residents have shared their experiences: one calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another describes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", pointing to issues with drug use and feeling unsafe at times, though they also note good neighbour contacts and neighbourhood initiatives. The area has a high address density (6,709 per km²) and many single-person households. It is a place with character, but not without its rough edges. For more on the area, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance, including primary school Augustinus and secondary schools like Mavo Centraal. The neighbourhood is well connected by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. Restaurants are on your doorstep, and the park is just around the corner. It is a neighbourhood where you can walk to most things, and the city centre is close by. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Herk Makelaars.
Details of this home
Diergaardesingel 54B, 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 Diergaardesingel 54B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €365,000 is 36% below the average asking price in the Oude Westen (€569,681) and also below the median of €500,000. However, this apartment is smaller than average (53 m² vs 115 m²) and has an energy label D, while most homes in the neighbourhood have better labels. Given these factors, the price is in line with what you would expect for a compact, older apartment.
The energy label is D. This means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the Oude Westen, most homes for sale have a label A or better (61.7%), while only 11.7% have label D or lower. It is worth factoring in potential energy bills when budgeting.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions feeling unsafe due to drug use and nuisance from confused people on the street, while another calls it a "perfect spot". The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes (1,175 total), which is typical for a dense urban area. It is a lively neighbourhood with both positives and challenges.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The area is also well served by metro, tram and bus lines, as noted by residents.
The apartment was built in 1931, so it is a pre-war property. In the Oude Westen, 72.7% of homes were built before 1945, so this is typical for the area. Older buildings often have character but may require more maintenance.
The floor area is 53 m², which is 54% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 115 m². It is a compact apartment, suitable for a single person or a couple.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within walking distance. Albert Heijn is 387 m away, Aldi is 415 m, and Coop is 603 m. There are also two AH to go locations closer by. Daily shopping is easy on foot.
There are several schools within a short walk. Primary school Augustinus is 336 m away, and secondary schools like Mavo Centraal (378 m) and Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans (302 m) are nearby. The area has a good selection of educational options.
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