A lively spot in the Oude Westen
This apartment on Josephstraat sits right in the thick of things, with the energy of the city all around you. At 70 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an A energy label it's also cheap to run. The asking price of €385,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €569,681, partly because the home is smaller than the norm. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in size and price.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood
The Oude Westen neighbourhood is a dense, urban area with a mix of students, young professionals and families. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another gives a more mixed view: "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", citing drug use and heavy traffic, but also praising the location close to shops, museums and public transport. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.0 out of 10. The area has many one-person households and a young population, with a high proportion of private rented homes.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Coop and Aldi a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including KC Het Oude Westen and Schakelschool de Gaffel, and secondary schools like Het Praktijkcollege Centrum and Erasmiaans Gymnasium are also close by. The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of cultural amenities, from museums to restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions
About Josephstraat 167, Rotterdam
Is €385,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €385,000 is 32% below the average asking price in the Oude Westen (€569,681), but the apartment is also 39% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 115 m². Given the compact size and A energy label, the price is in line with the market for a well-insulated, smaller home in a central location.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The Oude Westen is a lively, densely populated area with a young demographic. Residents appreciate the proximity to shops, restaurants and public transport, but some mention nuisance from drug use and traffic. The neighbourhood has a mix of students and long-term residents, with community initiatives like street greening.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 165 metres, just around the corner. A Coop and Aldi are within 400 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient on foot.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including KC Het Oude Westen (119 m) and Schakelschool de Gaffel (206 m). Secondary schools like Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (110 m) and Erasmiaans Gymnasium (455 m) are also close by.
How good is public transport from this address?
The area is well connected with metro, tram and bus stops nearby. Rotterdam Central Station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk, giving access to national and international train services.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has an energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 35% of homes have label A and 26.7% have A+ or better.
How many homes are for sale in the Oude Westen?
Currently there are 47 apartments for sale in the Oude Westen, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €2,250,000. The median asking price is €500,000, so this apartment is below the median.
Is the area safe?
Residents have mixed views on safety. One review mentions feeling unsafe due to drug use and nuisance, while another calls it a "perfect spot". The neighbourhood recorded 1,175 total crimes in the latest data, which is high for a dense urban area.
