Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 96 m² apartment on Koggestraat sits in a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets have a real city buzz. The home dates from 1950 and has an E energy label, so heating costs are something to budget for. At €275,000, the price is in line with the neighbourhood average, and the floor area is a good 41% larger than the typical home in the area, a rare find for this part of town. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its size.
Oud Mathenesse is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. It's home to around 7,000 people, many living alone, and the streets are busy. Residents have mixed feelings: one says the neighbourhood is 'deteriorating', pointing to broken glass and double-parked cars, while another who has lived here 34 years says they are 'happy to live here'. A third notes they 'still feel safe' despite the decline. Based on seven reviews, the overall score is 6.42, a middling rating that reflects both the challenges and the loyalty of long-term residents. For more, see the neighbourhood Oud Mathenesse.
Daily errands are easy: Dirk is just around the corner for groceries, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a quick shop, both are within a few minutes' walk. Families have several primary schools nearby, including OBS Mathenesse a five-minute walk away and Basisschool de Peperklip a couple of streets further. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of urban amenities, from parks to restaurants, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including SAS Vastgoed. The price and details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Koggestraat 1A, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 7 residents
Lots of shards of glass lying on the street near a senior flat where many residents depend on a mobility scooter or wheelchair and are housebound if they get a flat tyre from riding over glass. Cars parked double, especially on Franselaan, or even crazier, parked diagonally on the pavement and cycle path to unload at a Polish supermarket. Speaking to the driver doesn't help because they only speak Polish, as it's a van or truck with Polish plates that keep doing this. Loose paving stones, especially on Franselaan; if you ride over them with a mobility scooter, you're terrified. Life-threatening situation in some places on that street, also for elderly people with limited mobility, because the tiles are simply not laid properly. The flat in the senior complex is excellent, certainly for someone with limited mobility who depends on aids.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 34 years, happy to live here
Auto-translated to English by AII have lived here since 1997 and of course the neighbourhood is going downhill but as long as we feel safe we will stay living here.
Auto-translated to English by AII think there is potential in this neighbourhood, there is a warm community but hygiene and aesthetics are really not nice and it is no longer a neighbourhood to live in. I wish more value was placed on the aesthetics of the houses, streets, environment and surroundings.
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Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there since I was 20 and as a girl living in that place is not nice, I've had to call the police more often because men wanted sex and shouted sexual things
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Data from Oud Mathenesse
70 within 5 km
146 within 5 km
About Koggestraat 1A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €275,000 is very close to the neighbourhood average of €274,900 and the median of €265,000. Given that the apartment is 96 m², 41% larger than the typical home in Oud Mathenesse, the price per m² works out at around €2,865, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,177 per m². So it's priced keenly for its size.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, only about 14% of homes in Oud Mathenesse have a label of A or B. An E label means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher gas and electricity bills compared to a more modern property. It's worth factoring that into your monthly budget.
Residents have mixed views. One long-term resident says they 'still feel safe' and are happy living there, while another mentions issues like broken glass and double-parked cars. The neighbourhood recorded 587 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a city area. It's a busy urban neighbourhood where you'll want to be streetwise.
The area has a high proportion of single-person households (about 2,540 out of 3,815 homes) and a mix of ages, with many residents between 25 and 45. There are also some families with children. Reviews suggest a community of long-term residents who have seen changes but many choose to stay.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. That makes it feasible for commuting, though you might prefer a bike or bus for a quicker trip. The area is well connected by public transport within Rotterdam.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. OBS Mathenesse is about 350 m away, and Basisschool de Peperklip is around 430 m. For secondary education, Lentiz | LIFE College is about 480 m away. So families with school-age children have convenient options.
For daily groceries, Dirk is just 224 m away and Lidl is 273 m, both within a few minutes' walk. There's also an AH to go about 800 m away. The area has a good selection of supermarkets, so you won't need to travel far for essentials.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Mathenesse
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