Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Frans Bekkerstraat in Oud Charlois is a compact home with a price that stands out. At €204,000, it is 38% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which makes it a keen option for buyers looking for an affordable entry into Rotterdam's housing market. The 62 m² floor area is 28% smaller than the local average, so space is at a premium. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in size and price.
Oud Charlois is a densely populated neighbourhood with a very strong urban feel, over 3,500 addresses per km². It is home to many single-person households and a mix of ages, though families with children are less common. Resident reviews paint a mixed picture: one calls it "Ghetto" and mentions "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection." Another says "Great neighbourhood" and rates it 8.75 out of 10. A third describes a decline since a flat renovation, with harassment and litter. Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.91. The neighbourhood Oud Charlois has a high proportion of pre-war housing and a relatively low homeownership rate.
For daily groceries, MCD is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools are close: Obs Charlois is on your doorstep, and Wilhelminaschool is a couple of streets away. The nearest park or public garden is a five-minute walk, offering some green space in this urban setting. The municipality Rotterdam provides extensive amenities, though the train station is 4.9 km away, so you will rely on trams and buses for longer journeys.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van der Wiel Makelaardij & Taxaties, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Frans Bekkerstraat 78F, 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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About Frans Bekkerstraat 78F, Rotterdam
The asking price of €204,000 is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555, which makes it one of the more affordable options in Oud Charlois. However, the apartment is also smaller than average at 62 m². Given the energy label G and the pre-war construction year, the price reflects the home's condition and size. It is on the low side compared to other listings in the area.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and you can expect high heating costs. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: about 21% are A, 20% B, 25% C, and 35% D or lower. This apartment's label is at the bottom end, so budget for significant energy bills.
Oud Charlois is a very urban area with a high population density. Resident reviews are mixed: some appreciate the tram connection and find it cosy, while others report issues with litter, noise, and safety. The average review score is 6.91 out of 10. The neighbourhood has many pre-war buildings and a relatively low percentage of owner-occupied homes.
Daily shopping is easy with MCD supermarket just around the corner (279 m). Aldi and PLUS are about a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools Obs Charlois and Wilhelminaschool are within a couple of streets. A park is a five-minute walk, and there are restaurants and a library within walking distance. The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so public transport relies on trams and buses.
At 62 m², this apartment is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 86 m² for homes for sale. It is a compact two-bedroom flat, typical of pre-war buildings in the area. The smaller size contributes to the lower asking price.
This is an apartment built in 1934, so it is a pre-war property. The building likely has typical features of that era, such as high ceilings but less insulation. The energy label G confirms the need for upgrades. The neighbourhood has 65% of homes built before 1945.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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