Bergpolder, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Groen van Prinstererstraat sits in a neighbourhood that's clearly on the up. At 50 m² it's compact, but the price reflects that: €290,000 is 26% below the average asking price in the area. That makes it a keen entry point into Rotterdam's housing market, especially compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Bergpolder is a mixed bag, and residents are honest about it. One says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement", noting that gentrification is underway but tempered by a large stock of social housing. "You can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker," they add. The neighbourhood Bergpolder is densely populated, with mostly smaller households and a young skew, over half the residents are between 25 and 45.
For groceries, the PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg. The municipality Rotterdam keeps things lively, with a restaurant and a park or garden both on your doorstep. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, so commuting is straightforward.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Spindler Makelaars lid NVM.
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Groen van Prinstererstraat 28A, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people.
Auto-translated to English by AIBergpolder has improved significantly in recent years. Many apartments have been renovated, there is an influx of nice new residents, and the location is ideal. You do notice a clear difference in lifestyle between the old and new residents, but that is not disturbing in itself. Gentrification is underway, following the surrounding neighbourhoods, but is somewhat controlled by the large stock of (social) rental homes in the area. The result is that you can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker. Everyone lives together harmoniously, but within their own bubble. Houses are old, very old, so they often need some love if they haven't been renovated yet. But the location is perfect, and there are many beautiful inner gardens that compensate for the bare streets. Everything you need is within walking distance. I think the arrival of the Hofbogenpark will give the neighbourhood a further boost. The greenery is still a bit sparse in some places in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfriendly neighbourhood..everyone on their own island..houses damp and poor in winter..bloody hot in summer.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, often many outings and organisations that are made here for children as well as for adults, good causes are achieved and good environment
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly quiet living, though expensive, the Schieweg is often messy and there should be more benches in the neighbourhood. Here and there some green spots to enjoy nature. Supermarkets are a bit of a walk away, but there's a chip shop and a convenience store on every street corner. The Schieweg also has its own tram stop with frequent trams. Buses are scarce in the area.
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About Groen van Prinstererstraat 28A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €390,956, but the apartment is also 40% smaller than the average home in Bergpolder (50 m² vs 83 m²). Given the compact size and the fact that it needs some updating (energy label C, 1933 build), the price seems in line with the market.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. In Bergpolder, 42% of homes have label C, and a third have a lower rating, so this is fairly typical for the area.
Residents describe it as a quiet neighbourhood with a mix of old and new residents. One says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another notes that gentrification is underway but controlled by social housing. The area has improved significantly, with many renovated apartments and the upcoming Hofbogenpark.
The PLUS supermarket is 326 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 489 metres. Two primary schools (Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg) are within 225 metres. A restaurant and a park are both 300 metres away. The train station is 2.2 km, about a 25-minute walk.
There are currently 141 apartments for sale in Bergpolder, with prices ranging from €249,000 to €1,250,000. The average price per m² is €5,120, so this apartment at €5,800 per m² is slightly above average per square metre, but the total price is below average due to its size.
In the most recent data, there were 556 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. That's a moderate number for a densely populated urban area with over 8,000 residents. The neighbourhood has a mix of opinions on safety, with some residents feeling it's fine and others noting issues.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergpolder
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