Bergpolder, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1909 apartment on Insulindestraat sits in the lively Bergpolder neighbourhood of Rotterdam. With 55 m², it's compact but full of original charm. The energy label G means heating costs will be high, so budget accordingly. At €375,000, the price matches the neighbourhood median exactly, which feels fair given the size, the floor area is 34% smaller than the local average. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and condition.
Bergpolder is a mixed area where old and new residents live side by side. One resident says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another notes: "Bergpolder has improved significantly in recent years... you can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker." A third review is less positive: "Unfriendly neighbourhood... houses damp and poor in winter." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.54 out of 10. The area is densely urban with over 8,200 residents, mostly single-person households. Many homes are pre-war, and the streets are bare, but inner gardens offer some green. The neighbourhood Bergpolder is evolving, with the Hofbogenpark set to add more greenery.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. PLUS is a five-minute walk. For school runs, Imelda primary school is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Mavo secondary school is also nearby. A GP is a couple of streets away, and a park or garden is just around the corner. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, though the train station is a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Hoogveste B.V.
Details of this home
Insulindestraat 1, 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 Insulindestraat 1, Rotterdam
The asking price matches the neighbourhood median of €375,000 exactly, so it's in line with the market. However, the apartment is 55 m², which is 34% smaller than the local average of 83 m². The energy label G also means higher running costs. Whether it's fair depends on how you weigh the compact size and character against the price.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient, so you can expect high heating and electricity bills. The building dates from 1909 and likely lacks modern insulation. In the neighbourhood, only 5.4% of homes have label A+ and 9.9% have label A, while 33.3% are label D or lower.
Bergpolder is a densely urban area with a mix of residents. Reviews are mixed: some praise the friendly people and recent improvements, while others mention damp houses and a lack of community. The neighbourhood has many pre-war apartments and is undergoing gentrification. It scores 6.54 out of 10 based on five reviews.
Albert Heijn and Aldi are within a couple of streets away, and PLUS is a five-minute walk. For schools, Imelda primary school and Montessori Mavo secondary school are both a couple of streets away. A GP and a park are also just around the corner.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
This is an apartment (appartement) built in 1909. The floor area is 55 m².
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergpolder
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