Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Frans Bekkerstraat 82A sits in a lively part of Rotterdam. This listing does not state the year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €249,500, the asking price is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €325,961, which is keen given the 49 m² floor area is 42% smaller than the local norm of 84 m². For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Oud Charlois is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war housing and post-war flats. It has a very strong urbanity level (address density 3,525 per km²). The population is diverse, with many single-person households and a relatively young age profile. Based on six reviews, residents give the neighbourhood a 6.91 out of 10. One resident describes it as "Ghetto", noting "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection." Another calls it "Cosy" and says "Great neighbourhood." A third review is more critical: "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times... Accessibility is good, the only positive." Overall, the Oud Charlois neighbourhood has a mixed reputation.
For daily groceries, MCD is just around the corner, and Aldi is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools nearby: Obs Charlois and Wilhelminaschool are both within a couple of streets away. A park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, so green space is on your doorstep. The area is well served by public transport, with a tram connection mentioned by residents. The municipality of Rotterdam offers extensive amenities across the city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Home in Holland Makelaars B.V. The agent has not published the year of construction, so some details about the home itself are not available.
Details of this home
Frans Bekkerstraat 82A, 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
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About Frans Bekkerstraat 82A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €249,500 is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €325,961. However, the floor area of 49 m² is 42% smaller than the local average of 84 m². Given the compact size and the energy label E, the price is in line with what you would expect for a smaller apartment in this area.
The energy label is E. This means the home is not very energy-efficient, so heating costs are likely to be higher than in a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, 36.4% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
Residents mention a tram connection as a positive. The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so for train travel you would need to take a bus or tram to Rotterdam Central or another station. Bus and tram stops are within walking distance.
Based on neighbourhood reviews, opinions vary. Some residents describe the area as 'cosy' and 'great', while others mention issues with noise, rubbish, and feeling unsafe. The population is diverse, with many single-person households and a young age profile.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance: Obs Charlois at 174 m, Wilhelminaschool at 236 m, and Openbare Basisschool De Triangel at 399 m. Secondary schools are also available within 0.7 km.
The agent has not published the year of construction in the listing. This detail is missing from the available information, so it is not possible to say how old the building is.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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