Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Henegouwerlaan sits in the middle of Rotterdam's vibrant Oude Westen, a neighbourhood known for its energy and diversity. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the home's location and surroundings. At €2,750 per month, the rent is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the 90 m² floor area is well above the typical size for the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam show a wide range of prices and sizes.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood is a mixed, lively area with a strong urban character. Based on two reviews, residents have contrasting views: one calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment," while another mentions "frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter," adding that they often feel unsafe. The same resident notes that "the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus," and that "it's quiet on my street in the evenings." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households, and many residents are between 25 and 45 years old.
Daily life here is convenient: an Aldi is just around the corner, and a Dirk is a couple of streets away, so grocery shopping is easy. For a wider choice, an Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk. Families have several schools nearby, including the Vrije School Rotterdam West and Augustinus, both within a short stroll. The area is well connected by public transport, with a train station about 1.4 km away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a dense network of amenities, from restaurants to parks, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Riva Rentals B.V.
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The rent is 22% above the neighbourhood average of €2,245, but the floor area of 90 m² is 29% larger than the average of 70 m². So you are paying more for a larger home. Whether it is reasonable depends on your priorities and budget.
Residents have mixed feelings. One review praises it as a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment," while another mentions "frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter," and feeling unsafe. The same resident notes good connections and quiet evenings on their street.
An Aldi is 214 metres away, a Dirk is 320 metres, and an Albert Heijn is 652 metres. Several schools are within walking distance, including Vrije School Rotterdam West at 288 metres and Augustinus at 320 metres. A train station is 1.4 km away.
Riva Rentals B.V. has published only the street and price on Funda.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
nice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
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| Sale price | €573,125 | €490,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,212 | – |
| Rent price | €2,245 p/m | €2,425 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
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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 AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €646,798 | €516,787 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,387 | – |
| Rent price | €2,271 p/m | €2,220 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 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 | €509,894 | €435,679 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,950 | – |
| Rent price | €2,144 p/m | €2,084 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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