Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Goudsesingel sits right in the thick of Rotterdam's Stadsdriehoek, where the streets hum with students, shoppers and nightlife. At 72 m² it's a compact two-person home, built in 1954 and carrying an energy label D, not the most efficient, so heating bills will need a thought. The asking price of €380,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €600,002, which makes it a keen entry into this part of town. For context, that's well under the median for apartments in Rotterdam.
Stadsdriehoek is the historic core of Rotterdam, packed with bars, coffee shops and a mix of old and new buildings. It's densely urban, over 7,000 addresses per km², and most households are single people. Reviews are mixed: one former student calls it an "Ideal location" and gives it 6.86 out of 10, while another resident living opposite a coffee shop complains about drug dealing and homeless people using their porch, scoring it 4.71. A third review (7.75) describes it as "A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement", noting friendly neighbours but room for better maintenance and social cohesion. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood gets a 7.17 average. For more on the area, see the Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For bread and basics you're set. There are several primary schools within walking distance, Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both a couple of streets away, and Jan Prins is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are a ten-minute walk or so. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre's restaurants and bars are on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarskantoor Langejan.
Details of this home
Goudsesingel 350, Rotterdam
Good · 7 residents
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood, to which I gave a satisfactory rating on the aspects of community, hygiene, housing, education, green spaces, amenities and accessibility, generally offers a pleasant living environment. The community is friendly and approachable, with residents who often know each other and occasionally come together for neighbourhood activities. However, there is room for more initiatives to further promote social cohesion. Regarding hygiene, the neighbourhood is well-maintained and predominantly clean, although in some places more attention to litter and maintenance would be desirable. The housing stock is diverse and offers a good mix of apartments, terraced houses and detached houses, which are generally in good condition. House prices are acceptable, but there may be some pressure on the housing market due to the popularity of the area. Educational facilities are adequate, with sufficient primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. The quality of the schools is average to good, but parents looking for specific types of education may have to rely on surrounding neighbourhoods. Green spaces are present and provide a pleasant environment where residents can walk, exercise or relax. However, some parts of the neighbourhood would benefit from more or better maintained green areas. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and sports facilities nearby, making daily life easy. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is also good, both by car and public transport, connecting the area to the city and other neighbourhoods. In summary, the neighbourhood is pleasant to live in, but there is room for improvement in some areas.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe centre is very dynamic and great to visit if you like to go out. Living there is different from visiting. It's not very tidy, relatively many tourists with different norms and values, and little greenery. You're surrounded by tall buildings and partying students who leave mess behind at the weekend. Furthermore, the neighbourhood is perfectly accessible thanks to good public transport and there are many shops and restaurants.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is perfect if you want to live centrally in Rotterdam while avoiding extreme crowds on the street. All amenities are within walking distance and you can reach all parts of the city by metro.
Auto-translated to English by AIStadsdriehoek is ideal to live in. Public transport, shops and supermarkets are very close by. You can do everything on foot. A downside of Stadsdriehoek is sometimes noise pollution. You know this in advance when you come to live here, but for me it's mainly about noise pollution on the Meent. Many people with faster cars often deliberately drive very hard through the street. This causes a lot of noise pollution and unrest. The municipality is already working on a campaign to keep faster cars out of the city centre. Finally, there is always something fun in the city or to watch from your balcony. In other neighbourhoods in Rotterdam you don't have that!
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About Goudsesingel 350, Rotterdam
The asking price of €380,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €600,002 and also below the median of €495,000. Given the 72 m² floor area, that works out to about €5,278 per m², while the neighbourhood average per m² is €6,294. So it's priced keenly compared to other homes in Stadsdriehoek.
The energy label is D. In Stadsdriehoek, most homes for sale have better labels: 25.4% are A+, 34.7% are A, and 17.8% are B. Only 8.9% are D or lower. So this home is less efficient than the average in the neighbourhood, meaning higher heating costs to expect.
Reviews are mixed. One resident living opposite a coffee shop reports drug dealing and homeless people using their porch, scoring safety low. Another review mentions the area is generally pleasant but notes litter and maintenance issues. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 3,444, which is high for a small area. It's worth being aware of the contrast between the lively centre and some less comfortable spots.
The train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The address density of over 7,000 per km² means you're in the heart of the city with frequent services.
Yes, Jumbo is just 178 m away, around the corner. Albert Heijn is 430 m (a five-minute walk), and Dirk is 553 m. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Primary schools within walking distance include Waalse School (383 m), OBS Crooswijk (383 m), and Jan Prins (516 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk. There are also special education options like Yulius Heer Bokel College at 610 m.
The asking price of €380,000 is below the average for apartments in Rotterdam, which is around €600,002 in Stadsdriehoek. Across the municipality, prices vary widely, but this home is on the lower end for a 72 m² flat in the centre.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek
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