Oude Noorden, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jacob Catsstraat sits in the thick of Rotterdam's Oude Noorden, a neighbourhood that feels like a village within the city. With an energy label A and a price tag of €389,000, it's a keen buy, 21% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €489,875. Compared to other apartments in Rotterdam, this one offers good value for its size and efficiency.
Oude Noorden is a dense, urban area with a mix of nationalities and a strong sense of community. One resident says: "We know each other in this neighbourhood, it's a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and not to mention we live close to the Rotte." Another adds: "We've been living here for 4 years now and it's fine; people are there for each other with help when needed, people still greet each other here and everyone knows each other." Based on seven reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.2 out of 10. Most homes are pre-war (59%), and the area is dominated by flats. For more context, see the Oude Noorden neighbourhood.
Your morning coffee is just a couple of streets away at a restaurant, and the Coop supermarket is on your doorstep. For a bigger shop, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Kids can walk to Kindcentrum de Klimop primary school or Prinses Julianaschool; secondary options like Horeca Vakschool Rotterdam are just around the corner. The area is highly urban (address density 7,495), so everything you need is close by. For a broader view, check out the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via PLEK Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Jacob Catsstraat 329, Rotterdam
Good · 7 residents
This neighbourhood is a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and not to mention we live close to the Rotte
Auto-translated to English by AIWe've been living in this neighbourhood for 4 years now and it's fine, and people are there for each other with help when needed, people still greet each other here and everyone knows each other, only the hygiene could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIThe house is fine but people throw all sorts of things on the street, especially food, and I've been living in a construction pit for over 2 years.
Auto-translated to English by AII find the neighbourhood rather one-sided in terms of residents
Auto-translated to English by AIIn this neighbourhood you'll find cosy pubs, sports clubs, schools, an abundance of shops, a choice of almost every supermarket (except Jumbo). In the last few years, more and more students have come to live in and around the Zwart Janstraat (shopping street). That creates a lively atmosphere and occasionally some noise from parties, but I certainly don't mind it. It's a mix of various ethnicities, everyone is helpful and greets each other. A few years ago, the neighbourhood was really a mess, it seems to have improved a bit now, but you can't call it clean. The Zwart Janstraat was a Formula 1 circuit, but the municipality put a stop to that with extremely high thresholds and confusing one-way streets. Occasionally, some cars still race through the side streets with an enormous racket. I wouldn't let children play outside alone quickly, especially after dusk. There are sometimes unpredictable (sometimes addicted) individuals roaming around, especially past the Noordsingel around those small sports fields. My bike was stolen last year when I wasn't looking. Likewise, some other, more valuable belongings of residents. So watch your belongings. Crooswijk borders the Oude Noorden; this neighbourhood is often in the news in mid-2023 with bomb threats. I haven't seen or heard this kind of crime here, so I can't confirm that. All in all, a vibrant neighbourhood where you won't get bored with everything you need nearby. But with a slight ghetto feel (3 out of 10), that's how I would describe it to give you an idea ;).
Auto-translated to English by AIVery noisy on the street at night, but there are also many parties in the houses. There should be more police patrols.
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Data from Oude Noorden
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186 within 5 km
About Jacob Catsstraat 329, Rotterdam
Yes, it's priced keenly. The asking price is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €489,875, and the median price in Oude Noorden is €446,250. With 75 m² and an A energy label, it offers good efficiency for the money.
Very convenient. The nearest supermarket, Coop, is just 168 m away, on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 501 m, a five-minute walk. There are also plenty of restaurants within 0.2 km, so grabbing a bite or doing groceries is easy.
Several schools are within walking distance. Kindcentrum de Klimop primary school is 205 m away, and Prinses Julianaschool is 339 m. For secondary education, Horeca Vakschool Rotterdam is just 174 m from the home.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The area is well-connected by other public transport as well.
The home has an energy label A, which means it's very efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, only about 16% of homes have label A or better.
Oude Noorden has a total of 1,214 reported crimes, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. However, residents mention that people look out for each other and the community is strong. It's a mixed picture.
The neighbourhood has a mix of singles (about 5,070 one-person households) and families (2,445 households with children). The average household size is 1.9, and incomes vary. It's popular among young professionals and families alike.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Noorden
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