Bloemhof, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 66 m² apartment on Lange Hilleweg sits in the lively Bloemhof neighbourhood of Rotterdam. Built in 1982 and with energy label C, it's a practical home for someone who wants a foothold in the city without stretching too far. The asking price of €290,000 is right in line with the neighbourhood median, and the flat is 25% smaller than the local average, so you're paying for location more than space. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is fairly priced for what it is.
Bloemhof is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 13,900 residents and a very high address density (6,406 per km²). It's a mix of cultures and ages, with many families and a young population, the largest age group is 25 to 45. Residents describe it as "cosy and noisy, especially in the summer," with cheerful people and nice music. One long-term resident says: "There are many families with children. I like that because I have a son myself." But not everyone is positive: another calls it "extremely dirty and bad," noting tensions between groups. The neighbourhood Bloemhof has a mixed reputation, but for those who enjoy a vibrant, multicultural street life, it has plenty to offer.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. The Theresiaschool is on your doorstep, and OBS De Akkers is a five-minute walk, handy if you have young children. For secondary school, Zuiderpark College and Montfort College are both a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam provides all the usual city amenities, with a GP, restaurant, and park all within a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, so you'll rely on tram or bus for longer journeys.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Riva Makelaars. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Lange Hilleweg 398, Rotterdam
Fair · 8 residents
More and more foreigners come to live here, they form groups; out of the entire street there are maybe 10 white families. Everything could be better.
Auto-translated to English by AIOur neighbourhood is a cosy neighbourhood, especially in the summer. People are cheerful and play nice music. There is plenty to do and there are quite a few shops in the area. It would be nice if a supermarket were to open that is a bit closer. There are also many families with children. I like that because I have a son myself. We have been living in Bloemhof for 15 years now.
Auto-translated to English by AIA bit dead with all those Dutchies
Auto-translated to English by AIThat everyone has a strong bond with each other
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Auto-translated to English by AIBloemhof is a beautiful neighbourhood with lots of greenery. There are also many activities in the area, the residents are friendly, and there is always something to do. It is also a safe neighbourhood. There are many schools in the vicinity.
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87 within 5 km
200 within 5 km
About Lange Hilleweg 398, Rotterdam
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median sale price in Bloemhof is also €290,000, and the average price per m² is €3,449. This flat's price per m² works out to about €4,394, which is higher than average, but the flat is smaller than typical (66 m² vs 88 m²). Given the location and energy label C, it's a reasonable asking price.
Bloemhof is a dense, multicultural area with a young population. It's lively, especially in summer, with music and cheerful people. There are many families. However, some residents mention dirt and social tensions. It's not a quiet suburb, it's urban and bustling.
Albert Heijn is 374 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Lidl is 601 metres, and Dirk is 743 metres. So daily shopping is easy on foot.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Theresiaschool at 95 metres and OBS De Akkers at 239 metres. For secondary education, Zuiderpark College and Montfort College are both around 340 metres away.
The energy label is C, which is average for an apartment of this age. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, so about a 35-minute walk or a short bus/tram ride. The area is well served by public transport within Rotterdam.
At 66 m², it's compact, 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 88 m². It's typical for a two-bedroom flat in this price range. The layout is not specified, but the size suggests efficient use of space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bloemhof
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