Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Mariniersweg sits right in the thick of Rotterdam's Stadsdriehoek, where the city buzz is constant. At €345,000, the asking price is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €597,954, which makes it a notably keen entry point for a home in this central area. For context, the 66 m² floor area is 30% smaller than the typical 94 m² in the buurt, so you're paying for location over square metres. If you're looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price.
The neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek is a dense, urban patch with over 20,000 residents, mostly single-person households (78%) and a young skew, nearly half are between 25 and 45. Reviews give it a 7.17 out of 10 across seven ratings. One resident calls it an "Ideal location" and lived there as a student. Another is less charmed: "I live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment." A third review sums it up as "A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement," noting friendly neighbours but room for more social cohesion. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban (address density 7,013 per km²), so expect city life in full swing.
Daily errands are a short walk away. Jumbo is just around the corner, Dirk, and Albert Heijn, all within a five-minute stroll. For school runs, Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both a couple of streets away, and Jan Prins primary school is a five-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam keeps the city well connected, with a train station a ten-minute walk away and plenty of restaurants and cafés on your doorstep.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Ooms Makelaars. The price and details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Mariniersweg 22A, Rotterdam
Good · 7 residents
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood, to which I gave a satisfactory rating on the aspects of community, hygiene, housing, education, green spaces, amenities and accessibility, generally offers a pleasant living environment. The community is friendly and approachable, with residents who often know each other and occasionally come together for neighbourhood activities. However, there is room for more initiatives to further promote social cohesion. Regarding hygiene, the neighbourhood is well-maintained and predominantly clean, although in some places more attention to litter and maintenance would be desirable. The housing stock is diverse and offers a good mix of apartments, terraced houses and detached houses, which are generally in good condition. House prices are acceptable, but there may be some pressure on the housing market due to the popularity of the area. Educational facilities are adequate, with sufficient primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. The quality of the schools is average to good, but parents looking for specific types of education may have to rely on surrounding neighbourhoods. Green spaces are present and provide a pleasant environment where residents can walk, exercise or relax. However, some parts of the neighbourhood would benefit from more or better maintained green areas. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and sports facilities nearby, making daily life easy. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is also good, both by car and public transport, connecting the area to the city and other neighbourhoods. In summary, the neighbourhood is pleasant to live in, but there is room for improvement in some areas.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe centre is very dynamic and great to visit if you like to go out. Living there is different from visiting. It's not very tidy, relatively many tourists with different norms and values, and little greenery. You're surrounded by tall buildings and partying students who leave mess behind at the weekend. Furthermore, the neighbourhood is perfectly accessible thanks to good public transport and there are many shops and restaurants.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is perfect if you want to live centrally in Rotterdam while avoiding extreme crowds on the street. All amenities are within walking distance and you can reach all parts of the city by metro.
Auto-translated to English by AIStadsdriehoek is ideal to live in. Public transport, shops and supermarkets are very close by. You can do everything on foot. A downside of Stadsdriehoek is sometimes noise pollution. You know this in advance when you come to live here, but for me it's mainly about noise pollution on the Meent. Many people with faster cars often deliberately drive very hard through the street. This causes a lot of noise pollution and unrest. The municipality is already working on a campaign to keep faster cars out of the city centre. Finally, there is always something fun in the city or to watch from your balcony. In other neighbourhoods in Rotterdam you don't have that!
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About Mariniersweg 22A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €345,000 is 42% below the average asking price in Stadsdriehoek (€597,954). However, the apartment is also 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average (66 m² vs 94 m²). Given the central location and the fact that the median sold price in the area is €495,000, this price is on the low side for the buurt, but reflects the smaller size.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, it means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In Stadsdriehoek, about 26% of homes have label A+ and 34% have label A, so label C is less efficient than many nearby homes, but still acceptable. You can expect moderate energy costs.
Stadsdriehoek has a total of 3,444 reported crimes, which is high for a buurt of this size. One resident mentions drug dealing near a coffee shop and homeless people using their porch as a toilet. Another review gives a score of 4.71 out of 10, citing safety concerns. However, other residents rate it higher, so experiences vary.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The nearest park or public garden is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. One resident notes that green spaces are present but could be better maintained. Given the dense urban setting, you won't have a large garden, but there are spots to relax outdoors.
The floor area is 66 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek
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