Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hogenbanweg sits in a lively part of Rotterdam, where the streets are busy and the city feels close. At 57 m² with an energy label B, it's a compact home that keeps running costs manageable. The asking price of €225,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €274,900, making it a keen entry point into the market compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
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 young, with many single-person households. Reviews from residents are mixed: one long-term resident says, "Have lived here for 34 years, happy to live here," while another notes, "Lots of shards of glass lying on the street near a senior flat... Life-threatening situation in some places." A third resident adds, "I 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." Based on seven reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.42 out of 10. For more context, see the Oud Mathenesse neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Dirk is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a quick shop, you're set. Schools are close too, Auris Hildernisseschool is on your doorstep, and Basisschool de Peperklip is a five-minute walk. Secondary education is a bit further, with Lentiz | LIFE College about half a kilometre away. The area falls under the municipality of Rotterdam, which manages local services and amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Huysvisie, makelaar anno nu., and other platforms. The agent has published full details, so you have a clear picture of what's on offer.
Details of this home
Hogenbanweg 70B, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 7 residents
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
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70 within 5 km
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About Hogenbanweg 70B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €225,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €274,900, which makes it keen compared to other homes in Oud Mathenesse. The median price in the area is €265,000, and the average price per m² is €4,177. Given the 57 m² floor area and energy label B, the price is in line with the market for a compact apartment.
Oud Mathenesse is a densely populated urban area with a high address density of 3,680 per km². The population is young, with many single-person households. Reviews from residents are mixed: some feel safe and have lived there for decades, while others mention issues like broken glass and double-parked cars. The neighbourhood scores 6.42 out of 10 based on seven reviews.
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, just 63 metres away on your doorstep. Lidl is 154 metres away, and there are several other options within a ten-minute walk, including AH to go, SPAR, and Coop. You won't have to go far for daily groceries.
Several schools are within walking distance. Auris Hildernisseschool is 48 metres away, Basisschool de Peperklip is 298 metres, and OBS Mathenesse is 405 metres. For secondary education, Lentiz | LIFE College is 517 metres away. The area has a good selection of primary and secondary schools.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a fifteen-minute walk. This makes it feasible to commute by train, though you may prefer cycling or taking a bus for the last leg.
The apartment has an energy label B, which is efficient. This means heating costs are relatively low compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, only 10.9% of homes have label A, and 3.6% have label B, so this home is above average in energy performance.
Currently, there are 55 homes for sale in Oud Mathenesse, with prices ranging from €175,000 to €595,000. The average price is €274,900, and the average floor area is 68 m². This apartment at 57 m² is slightly smaller than average but priced below the median.
Resident reviews are mixed. One long-term resident says, "Still feel safe," while another mentions issues like broken glass and double parking. The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 587, but without a per-capita figure, it's hard to compare. Overall, some residents feel safe, while others are concerned about specific streets.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Mathenesse
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