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Bergpolder, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Insulindestraat in Bergpolder is a compact home in a lively part of Rotterdam. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €295,000, the asking price is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €393,873, which is keen given the smaller floor area of 49 m². For context, the average apartment in Rotterdam sells for around that figure, making this a relatively affordable entry point into the local market.
Bergpolder is a mixed neighbourhood 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. Many apartments have been renovated, there is an influx of nice new residents, and the location is ideal." A third review is less positive: "Unfriendly neighbourhood..everyone on their own island..houses damp and poor in winter..bloody hot in summer." Based on five reviews, opinions vary. The neighbourhood has a high address density of 5,956 per km², typical of a very strongly urban area. Most homes are pre-war, and the area is dominated by apartments. For more context, see the Bergpolder neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have a SPAR express just around the corner, an Aldi and an Albert Heijn within a couple of streets away, and a PLUS a five-minute walk. Schools are close by: the special primary school Bergkristal is on your doorstep, Imelda primary school is just around the corner, and Juliana van Stolbergschool is a five-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station 2.2 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including vandeVijver Makelaardij. The agent has not published an energy label, so that detail is missing from the listing.
Details of this home
Insulindestraat 135B, 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 135B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €295,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €393,873. However, the floor area of 49 m² is 42% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 85 m². So the price per square metre is relatively high, but the total price is low compared to other homes in Bergpolder. Whether it is fair depends on your priorities: you pay less overall but get a compact space.
Bergpolder is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of residents, from students to families. Reviews are mixed: some praise the friendly people and recent improvements, while others mention damp houses and a lack of community. The area has many pre-war apartments and is undergoing gentrification.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR express at 356 metres, just around the corner. An Aldi and an Albert Heijn are also within a couple of streets away, at 366 and 368 metres respectively. A PLUS is at 553 metres, a five-minute walk.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. The special primary school Bergkristal is 125 metres away, on your doorstep. Imelda primary school is 235 metres away, just around the corner. Juliana van Stolbergschool is 475 metres away, a five-minute walk.
The train station is 2.2 km from the home.
vandeVijver Makelaardij has published only the street and price on several platforms.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergpolder
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