Bergpolder, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1933 apartment on Insulindestraat sits in a neighbourhood that's quietly changing. At €365,000 for 74 m², the price is slightly below the local average of €390,956, making it a keen entry into the Rotterdam market. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one offers a solid starting point.
Bergpolder is a mixed bag, and residents are honest about it. One says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement," noting that "gentrification is underway" but tempered by a large stock of social housing. "You can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker." The neighbourhood Bergpolder is densely populated, with mostly single-person households and a young skew, over half the residents are between 25 and 45. It's a very urban area, with over 5,900 addresses per km².
For your morning bread, Aldi and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, and a SPAR express is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: Imelda is a five-minute walk, and Juliana van Stolbergschool is a bit further. The municipality Rotterdam keeps things lively, with a restaurant and a park both within a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, but the neighbourhood itself is walkable for most errands.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including vandeVijver Makelaardij and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property.
Details of this home
Insulindestraat 157A01, 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 157A01, Rotterdam
The asking price of €365,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €390,956 and the median of €375,000. Given the 74 m² floor area, that works out to about €4,932 per m², which is a bit under the local average of €5,120 per m². So it's priced keenly compared to other homes in Bergpolder.
This apartment has energy label C. That's a decent middle-of-the-road rating, not super efficient, but not a money pit either. In Bergpolder, 42.3% of homes have label C, so it's typical for the area. You can expect reasonable heating costs, but it's worth noting that 33.3% of homes here have a worse label (D or lower).
Bergpolder is very walkable. Two supermarkets (Aldi and Albert Heijn) are within 300 metres, and a SPAR express is a bit further. Primary schools like Imelda are a five-minute walk away. The area is densely built with pre-war apartments, and residents mention that everything you need is within walking distance. The park and restaurants are also close by.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Given the high urban density, public transport options are generally good.
The neighbourhood recorded 556 total crimes in the latest data. That's a number you'd expect in a dense urban area. Residents have mixed views: one says it's "quiet" with room for improvement, while another calls it "unfriendly." It's a diverse area, and like any city neighbourhood, it pays to be aware.
Bergpolder has a young population, over half are between 25 and 45. Most households are single-person (3,435 out of 5,400). The area is popular with first-time buyers and investors, given the mix of pre-war apartments and ongoing gentrification. The average sale time is 44 days, which is fairly quick.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergpolder
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