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Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kruisplein sits right in the thick of things, with museums, restaurants and the city centre all within easy reach. The listing does not state a year of construction, so some details about the building's age are missing. At €492,500, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood median of €500,000, and the 56 m² floor area is 51% smaller than the local average, so the price per m² is on the high side. For context, this is one of the apartments in Rotterdam currently on the market.
The neighbourhood Oude Westen is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density (6709 addresses per km²). Based on two reviews, residents give it a 7.0 out of 10. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" and says it's a "nice place, plenty of entertainment". Another describes it as having "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", mentioning drug use, heavy traffic, and a feeling that many residents are temporary. They also note that there is a core of neighbours who stay in touch, with newsletters and events. The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, and the Nieuwe Binnenweg shops are close by.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a five-minute walk. Schools are also close: the primary school Augustinus is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans are on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of cultural amenities, with museums and restaurants within walking distance. A park or garden is a five-minute walk away, and the central station is about a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including TW3 Strategie Marketing Makelaardij. The agent has not published the year of construction, so that detail is not available here.
Details of this home
Kruisplein 21A31, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
nice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
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About Kruisplein 21A31, Rotterdam
The asking price of €492,500 is just below the neighbourhood median of €500,000. However, the floor area of 56 m² is 51% smaller than the local average of 115 m², so the price per square metre is relatively high. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the central location and the excellent energy label A+++.
The energy label is A+++, which is the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect very low heating and electricity costs. It's a modern, well-insulated apartment that will keep you comfortable year-round.
Residents have mixed feelings. One review mentions feeling unsafe due to drug use and nuisance from confused people on the street, while another calls it a "perfect spot". The area has a high density and a lively, urban feel. Some residents appreciate the community initiatives and good connections, but others note that temporary residents and traffic can be issues.
The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus. Rotterdam Central Station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. Many tram and bus stops are within a few minutes' walk, making it easy to get around the city without a car.
Yes, daily shopping is very convenient. Albert Heijn is just 200 metres away, and several other supermarkets are within 500 metres. Primary schools like Augustinus (411 m) and secondary schools like Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans (103 m) are also close by.
The agent has not provided the year of construction in the listing. This detail is missing, so we cannot tell you how old the building is. You would need to ask the agent directly for that information.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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