Nieuwe Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 132 m² apartment on Essenburgsingel sits in the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood, a bustling area of Delfshaven. Built in 1926, it has a classic pre-war feel with high ceilings and generous rooms. The asking price of €550,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €499,972, but the larger floor area explains the premium. For context, see other apartments in Rotterdam.
Nieuwe Westen is a dense, urban area with a mix of cultures and ages. Residents give it a 7.2 out of 10 based on five reviews. One resident calls it "a jack of all trades," noting the many nationalities and activities for all ages, though they mention noise and litter issues. Another says it's "quiet" during the day but less safe in the evening. The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a young population, with most homes being pre-war flats. For more, see the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. For schools, De van Oldenbarneveltschool is a five-minute walk, and Emmausschool is also close. Secondary schools like Rotterdam Designcollege and Marnix Gymnasium are within a ten-minute walk. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses and plenty of restaurants and parks nearby. See also the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Woonvisie Makelaars.
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About Essenburgsingel 130B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €550,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €499,972 and the median of €399,500. However, this apartment is larger than average (132 m² vs 107 m²), so the price per m² (€4,167) is actually below the neighbourhood average of €4,768. Whether it's fair depends on how you value the extra space and the pre-war character.
Energy label C is a mid-range label. It means the home is not as efficient as modern A-rated properties, but it's better than D or lower. In the neighbourhood, about 25% of homes have label C, while 36% have A. You can expect moderate energy costs, but the exact amount depends on usage and the specific installations.
Residents have mixed views. One review says it's safe during the day but less so in the evening, mentioning asylum seekers. Another notes noise from neighbours and litter. The total number of crimes in the neighbourhood is 1,224, which is relatively high for an urban area. It's a busy, diverse area where you'll want to be streetwise.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: De van Oldenbarneveltschool (275 m), Emmausschool (383 m), and OBS Kasteel Spangen (591 m). For secondary education, Rotterdam Designcollege (549 m) and Marnix Gymnasium (629 m) are close. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The apartment has 132 m² of living space, built in 1926, so expect high ceilings and large rooms typical of that era. The energy label is C.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €499,972 | €399,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,768 | – |
| Rent price | €2,048 p/m | €1,988 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 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
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat spot in Rotterdam.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €456,065 | €396,943 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,797 | – |
| Rent price | €2,241 p/m | €2,217 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 | €508,862 | €439,967 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,988 | – |
| Rent price | €2,127 p/m | €2,071 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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