Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 126 m² apartment on the Mathenesserlaan has an energy label A, so it's efficient to heat. At €700,000, the asking price is 23% above the neighbourhood average of €569,681, which puts it on the high side compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
The Oude Westen is a lively, central neighbourhood with a mix of residents. Based on two reviews, opinions vary. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another says it has "lots of potential" but mentions "frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use" and feeling unsafe at times. They also note that after moves, houses often get students or shared households, and that the neighbourhood has many temporary residents. The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, and close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg. For more context, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: Het Praktijkcollege Centrum and Erasmiaans Gymnasium are both a five-minute walk, and primary schools like KC Het Oude Westen are also nearby. The neighbourhood has a high address density, so it's a busy urban area. For broader context, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including MAARTENMakelaardij Rotterdam B.V. and Maarten Makelaardij Rotterdam.
Details of this home
Mathenesserlaan 172B, 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 Mathenesserlaan 172B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €700,000 is 23% above the neighbourhood average of €569,681. Apartments in the Oude Westen sell for a median of €500,000, so this one is priced well above the median. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,177, and this home works out to about €5,556 per m², which is above average. Whether it's fair depends on the specific features and condition, which are not detailed here.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well insulated and heating costs are likely to be relatively low. In the Oude Westen, 35% of homes have label A and 26.7% have A+, so this home is in the top tier for energy performance.
The neighbourhood is well connected by metro, tram and bus, as noted by residents. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. The area is also close to the city centre, making it easy to get around without a car.
Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood has a mix of long-term residents and temporary tenants, including students. One resident mentions that newsletters are sent out and events are organised, so there is a core of neighbours who have good contact. However, another notes that after moves, houses often become student or shared households, which can reduce community ties.
Opinions vary. One resident feels unsafe due to frequent nuisance from confused people, drug deals, and drug use, and mentions that some police officers don't take concerns seriously. Another resident calls it a "perfect spot" with plenty of entertainment. The total number of crimes in the neighbourhood is 1,175, but without context it's hard to compare.
There are several schools within walking distance. Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (secondary) is about 250 m away, Erasmiaans Gymnasium (secondary) is about 260 m, and KC Het Oude Westen (primary) is about 315 m. Other primary schools like Augustinus are also nearby.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 219 m away, which is just around the corner. SPAR express is about 274 m, and AH to go is about 369 m. For daily shopping, you have several options within a few minutes' walk.
The apartment was built in 1932. In the Oude Westen, 72.7% of homes were built before 1945, so this is typical for the area. The energy label A suggests it has been well modernised, so the age may not be a concern for efficiency.
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