Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Frans Bekkerstraat in Oud Charlois is a compact home with an E energy label, meaning heating costs will be noticeable. At €224,500, the asking price is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555, which is keen given the smaller floor area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Oud Charlois is a densely populated neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war housing and more recent flats. Based on six reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One resident calls it "Ghetto" and mentions "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." Another says "Poor Charlois" and describes feeling unsafe. But a third review is titled "Cosy" and simply says "Great neighbourhood." The area has a high proportion of single-person households and a young population, with many residents aged 25-45. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Oud Charlois page.
For daily shopping, MCD is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a ten-minute walk away. Obs Charlois primary school is a couple of streets away, and Wilhelminaschool is also within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or garden within a couple of streets away, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities across the city.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Van der Wiel Makelaardij & Taxaties.
Details of this home
Frans Bekkerstraat 78B, 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.
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Data from Oud Charlois
79 within 5 km
182 within 5 km
About Frans Bekkerstraat 78B, Rotterdam
The asking price is 31% below the average asking price in Oud Charlois (€326,555), but the apartment is also 38% smaller than the neighbourhood average (53 m² vs 86 m²). Given the compact size and E energy label, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller, older home in this area.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Oud Charlois, about 35% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
Residents have mixed opinions. Some mention issues with rubbish, noise, and feeling unsafe, while one review calls it 'Cosy' and says it's a 'Great neighbourhood.' The area is densely populated with many young adults and single-person households. Public transport is good, with a tram connection nearby.
MCD supermarket is just around the corner (279 m), and Aldi and PLUS are about a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools Obs Charlois and Wilhelminaschool are within a five-minute walk. There are also several secondary schools within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, there are tram and bus connections in the neighbourhood.
In the most recent data, there were 819 total crimes reported in Oud Charlois. This is a relatively high number, but it's important to consider the population size (14,120 residents). Some resident reviews mention feeling unsafe, particularly at night.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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