Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Houtlaan sits in Nieuwe Werk, one of Rotterdam's greener, more tranquil corners. With 147 m² of living space and an A energy label, it's both roomy and efficient. The asking price of €795,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €535,000, but that reflects the size and quality, similar apartments in Rotterdam often command a premium.
Nieuwe Werk is a small, upmarket enclave with around 3,150 residents. It's a mix of older and newer buildings, and the streets are lined with trees. The neighbourhood has a very high density of addresses (4,172 per km²), so it feels urban, yet it's surprisingly peaceful. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures show a high proportion of single-person households (1,190) and relatively few families with children (210). The neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk is known for its proximity to the Museumpark and the Euromast.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging. For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers a wide range of cultural amenities, with a restaurant just 0.1 km away and a park or garden.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Gent Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Houtlaan 20B, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
Data from Nieuwe Werk
91 within 5 km
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About Houtlaan 20B, Rotterdam
The asking price is €795,000, which is above the neighbourhood median of €535,000. However, this apartment is larger (147 m²) than the average sold home in Nieuwe Werk (145 m²) and has an A energy label. The average price per m² in the area is €7,728, so at €5,408 per m² this listing is actually below that average. It's a premium home in a sought-after location, so the price reflects that.
Nieuwe Werk is a quiet, green neighbourhood in central Rotterdam. It has a high density of addresses (4,172 per km²) but feels spacious thanks to parks and wide streets. The population is mostly singles and couples, with few children. The area is safe, with a crime rate of 410 incidents per year for the whole neighbourhood. It's popular with professionals who want to be close to the city centre without the noise.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Rotterdam Centraal is the main station, but the listing doesn't specify which station is closest. The distance is manageable for regular commuters.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (488 m) and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (506 m). For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is about 888 m away. All are well-regarded schools in the area.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low energy costs compared to older properties. In Nieuwe Werk, about 70% of homes have label A or better, so this is in line with the neighbourhood standard.
There are currently 57 homes for sale in Nieuwe Werk, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €4,950,000. The average price is €906,868, and the median is €535,000. This apartment is above the median but below the average, which is skewed by a few very expensive properties.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk
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