Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Franselaan in Oud Mathenesse has a lived-in feel, with 86 m² of space and an energy label C. The asking price of €343,500 is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €274,900, but the floor area is 26% larger than the typical 68 m² in the area, so the price per m² is in line with the market. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely.
Oud Mathenesse is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. Most homes are flats, and the population is diverse, with many single-person households. Residents have mixed feelings: one says 'Still feel safe' after 34 years, while another notes 'the neighbourhood is going downhill' but still feels safe. A third review mentions issues with glass on streets and double-parked cars, especially near a Polish supermarket. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.42 out of 10. For more, see the Oud Mathenesse neighbourhood.
For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. Primary school OBS Mathenesse is on your doorstep, and Basisschool de Peperklip is a ten-minute walk. The area is very urban, with a high address density. The municipality of Rotterdam provides all city amenities, and you can read more about the municipality of Rotterdam.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including D&S Makelaars and D&S Makelaars.
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The asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €274,900, but the apartment is also 26% larger than the average 68 m². The price per square metre works out to about €3,994, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €4,177 per m². So the price is in line with what you'd expect for a larger apartment in this area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 27.3% of homes have label C, while 58.2% have a lower label (D or worse).
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes it feasible for commuting, though you might prefer cycling or taking a bus for the last bit.
Residents have mixed views. One long-term resident says 'Still feel safe' after 34 years, while another mentions issues like glass on streets and double-parked cars, but still feels safe. The neighbourhood has a total of 587 reported crimes, which is relatively high for the area, but many residents feel secure.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. OBS Mathenesse is just 199 m away, and Basisschool de Peperklip is 546 m away. For secondary education, Experience College is 529 m away. The area has 148 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
Dirk is only 187 m away, and Lidl is 397 m away, both within a short walk. For a wider selection, AH to go is about 1 km away. There are 70 supermarkets within 5 km, so you're well covered for daily shopping.
The building was constructed in 1938, so it's a pre-war apartment. The energy label C suggests it has been updated to some extent, but you may want to check the condition of the windows, heating system, and insulation. The neighbourhood has many pre-war homes (43.1% built before 1945).
With 86 m² and two or three rooms (not specified), it could work for a small family. The neighbourhood has many single-person households (2,540 out of 4,250), but also 845 households with children. There are good schools nearby, so it's a possibility.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Lots 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 AIHave lived here for 34 years, happy to live here
Auto-translated to English by AII have lived here since 1997 and of course the neighbourhood is going downhill but as long as we feel safe we will stay living here.
Auto-translated to English by AII think there is potential in this neighbourhood, there is a warm community but hygiene and aesthetics are really not nice and it is no longer a neighbourhood to live in. I wish more value was placed on the aesthetics of the houses, streets, environment and surroundings.
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Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there since I was 20 and as a girl living in that place is not nice, I've had to call the police more often because men wanted sex and shouted sexual things
Auto-translated to English by AINice and especially cosy neighbourhood where a lot happens. It's very lively.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €271,048 | €266,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,110 | – |
| Rent price | €1,226 p/m | €979 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 | €455,615 | €395,549 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,802 | – |
| Rent price | €2,151 p/m | €2,058 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 | €510,628 | €436,218 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,956 | – |
| Rent price | €2,142 p/m | €2,086 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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