Nieuwe Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Gerrit van de Lindestraat sits in the heart of Nieuwe Westen, a bustling area full of character. At 49 m² it's compact, but with a B energy label it's reasonably efficient for a home built in 1909. The asking price of €200,000 is 61% below the neighbourhood average of €514,034, which makes it a keen entry point into the Rotterdam market, especially compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
The neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen is densely populated with over 19,000 residents and a very high urban density. It's a neighbourhood of contrasts: one resident calls it "a jack of all trades", praising the mix of nationalities and activities for all ages. Another finds it "quiet" during the day but less safe in the evening. A third simply says "distant, people live there but then again not really". Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.2 out of 10. Most homes here were built before 1945, and only 26% are owner-occupied, so this flat fits the local pattern.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including IKC de Ark and Emmausschool. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city, with restaurants and a park both within a few minutes' walk. The central station is about a ten-minute cycle away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van Herk Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Gerrit van de Lindestraat 30, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
I 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 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 AIDistant, people live there but then again not really
Auto-translated to English by AINot bad but could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIHet nieuwe westen is a nice neighbourhood but with many points for improvement. These points are already being worked on hard and the situation is already much better compared to 5 years ago.
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About Gerrit van de Lindestraat 30, Rotterdam
The asking price of €200,000 is 61% below the average asking price in Nieuwe Westen (€514,034) and also well below the median of €419,500. However, this flat is smaller than average (49 m² vs 111 m²). Given the compact size and B energy label, the price is keen for a starter home in this part of Rotterdam.
Nieuwe Westen is a very densely populated urban area with a mix of nationalities and ages. Residents give it a 7.2 out of 10. One says it's a 'jack of all trades' with many activities, while another finds it quiet by day but less safe in the evening. The area has many pre-war buildings and a relatively low percentage of owner-occupied homes.
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 478 metres away, just a five-minute walk. A Dirk is at 583 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 644 metres. So daily groceries are easily within walking distance.
There are several primary schools within a short walk: IKC de Ark at 173 metres, Emmausschool at 276 metres, and De Vierambacht at 277 metres. For secondary education, Rotterdam Designcollege is about 407 metres away.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle. That's a reasonable distance for occasional train travel.
The energy label is B, which is good for a home built in 1909. It means the flat is reasonably energy-efficient, so heating costs should be moderate compared to older homes with lower labels.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen