Bergpolder, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1933 apartment on Insulindestraat sits in Bergpolder, a pocket of Rotterdam that has seen a lot of change in recent years. At 52 m² it's compact, and with an energy label D you'll want to keep an eye on heating costs. The asking price of €348,800 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the current market for apartments in Rotterdam.
Bergpolder is a neighbourhood where gentrification is underway, but tempered by a large stock of social housing. One resident describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement", noting that "you can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker." Another says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." The neighbourhood Bergpolder is densely populated, mostly with single-person households, and the streets can feel bare, but there are beautiful inner gardens to compensate.
For your morning bread, SPAR express is on your doorstep, while Aldi and Albert Heijn are just around the corner. A couple of streets away you'll find IKC De Lis primary school, and the Juliana van Stolbergschool is a five-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam keeps things lively, with a park or garden just around the corner and plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van Herk Makelaars and several other channels.
Details of this home
Insulindestraat 67B, 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 67B, Rotterdam
The asking price is €348,800, which is below the neighbourhood average of €390,956 and the median of €375,000. However, the flat is 52 m², 37% smaller than the average 83 m² in Bergpolder, so the price per square metre works out higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,120. It's a compact home in a popular area, so the price reflects both the size and the location.
The energy label is D. That means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern flat. In Bergpolder, most homes are pre-war (92% built before 1945) and only about 15% have an A or B label, so a D label is fairly typical for the area.
Bergpolder is well-equipped for daily errands. There's a SPAR express on your doorstep, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are within a five-minute walk. Several primary schools are within walking distance, and a park is just around the corner. The neighbourhood is very urban (over 5,900 addresses per km²), so most amenities are close by.
Reviews are mixed. One resident 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 social housing. A third review is less positive, calling the houses damp in winter and hot in summer, and the neighbourhood "Dutch unfriendly". The average score from five reviews is 6.54.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride.
It's an apartment built in 1933, so a pre-war flat. In Bergpolder, 92% of homes were built before 1945, so this is very typical for the area. The building likely has the characteristic architecture of that era, but may need some modernisation.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergpolder
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