Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1931 apartment on Frans Bekkerstraat sits in Oud Charlois, a neighbourhood with a raw edge. At 85 m² and label C, it's a solid size for the price. The asking price of €399,500 is 22% above the neighbourhood average of €326,555, so it's on the high side compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Oud Charlois is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war housing and recent renovations. Based on six reviews, residents give it a 6.9 out of 10. One resident calls it "Ghetto" and mentions "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." Another says it's "Cosy" and a "Great neighbourhood." A third describes feeling unsafe: "I've been harassed several times." The neighbourhood Oud Charlois has a high proportion of single-person households and a young population, with many residents aged 25-45.
For daily shopping, MCD is just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a couple of streets away. The Wilhelminaschool and Obs Charlois are both a five-minute walk, and Hugo de Groot secondary school is also within walking distance. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive public transport, though the nearest train station is a ten-minute drive.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including The Real Estate Company.
Details of this home
Frans Bekkerstraat 42A, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 6 residents
Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on a nice street with friendly neighbours. Most people say hello on the street, which was different in the village where we used to live. Because this is a close-knit neighbourhood, it's nice and pleasant that people look out for each other. The butcher/supermarket around the corner is unfortunately gone, so we walk to the MCD. Perfectly doable. Public transport is also within walking distance. It's a shame that sometimes household items are left outside and that when bins are overflowing, rubbish is placed next to them. That's why hygiene scores a bit lower here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have seen and experienced nasty things here. More and more old Rotterdammers are dying and newcomers are replacing them, all kinds of newcomers. The neighbourhood is full of plastic and rubbish on the grass patches and people sometimes throw dirty nappies from balconies into the harbour. Painful to see but the Municipality of Rotterdam keeps it reasonably well maintained, though they could send litter pickers more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my opinion and experience, I find Oud Charlois a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. It feels like a village within a city. With lots of greenery, playgrounds. Centrally located, you can be in the city centre/Zuidplein/Feijenoord in 10 minutes. I wouldn't want to live in any other neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Oud Charlois
Data from Oud Charlois
81 within 5 km
179 within 5 km
About Frans Bekkerstraat 42A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 22% above the average asking price in Oud Charlois (€326,555) and also above the median of €300,000. For 85 m², that works out to €4,700 per m², compared to the neighbourhood average of €3,964 per m². So it's priced at a premium, which you'd want to weigh against the condition and location.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In Oud Charlois, about 20% of homes have label A, 19% label B, and 25% label C, while 35% are D or lower. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but heating costs will be higher than in a modern home.
Resident reviews are mixed. Some describe it as unsafe, with reports of harassment and drug-related issues. The neighbourhood recorded 819 crimes in the latest data, which is high for the area. However, others find it cosy.
The neighbourhood has a young population, with many singles and couples. About 27% of households have children. The area is very diverse, with a mix of Dutch and non-Dutch residents. Some reviews mention tensions, but others appreciate the community feel.
MCD is 348 metres away, just a few minutes' walk. Aldi and PLUS are within 800 metres, so daily shopping is convenient on foot.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Wilhelminaschool (238 m), Obs Charlois (248 m), and basisschool Wereldwijs (430 m). For secondary education, Hugo de Groot is 462 m away.
The area is very urban with a high density of addresses, so bus and tram connections are plentiful. The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so for rail travel you'd need a bus or bike ride.
It's an apartment, built in 1931, with 85 m² of living space. The energy label is C.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
Buurtje.nl uses cookies to make the site work and to improve it. In doing so, we process data such as your IP address and the pages you visit.
We use this data for three purposes: running the website (functional), measuring visits so we can improve Buurtje.nl (analytics), and — if you allow it — tailoring ads to your interests (marketing).
How we handle your data is described in our privacy policy. You can change your preferences at any time via 'Cookie preferences' at the bottom of every page.
Choose per category which cookies we may place. Read more in our privacy policy.
