Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Mathenesserlaan sits in the thick of things, with the city's energy right on your doorstep. At 60 m² it's compact but smart, and the A+++ energy label means you won't be watching the meter spin. The rent of €4,000 is well above the neighbourhood average, 93% higher than the €2,077 typical for the area, so you're paying for the location and the efficiency. For context, that's a premium that reflects the desirability of this part of town. Apartments in Rotterdam in this price bracket are rare.
Two residents have rated the neighbourhood a 7.02 out of 10. One calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another gives a more mixed view: "The 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." They also note heavy, fast traffic on the street and a high turnover of temporary residents. On the plus side, they appreciate the location near shops, museums, and restaurants, and the quiet evenings on their street. The area is densely built, 6,709 addresses per km², and mostly flats, with many single-person households. Neighbourhood Oude Westen is a mixed, inner-city neighbourhood.
For daily errands, you've got a SPAR express just around the corner, an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: KC Het Oude Westen (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (secondary) is even closer. The neighbourhood is well connected by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. Municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, from museums to parks, within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Riva Rentals B.V. and Funda.
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Mathenesserlaan 210P, 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 210P, Rotterdam
The rent of €4,000 is 93% above the neighbourhood average of €2,077 for rentals. That's a significant premium, but the apartment has an A+++ energy label and is in a central location. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the efficiency and the lively surroundings.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect very low heating and electricity costs. It's a modern standard that keeps the home comfortable and sustainable.
Residents give mixed reviews. One feels safe and enjoys the entertainment, while another reports nuisance from drug use and feeling unsafe at times. The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes (1,175 total), but also has active community initiatives. It's a typical inner-city area with both vibrancy and challenges.
You'll find a SPAR express within 200 metres, an Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. Primary school KC Het Oude Westen is about 300 metres away, and secondary school Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is even closer at 157 metres. The area is well served for daily needs.
The neighbourhood is well connected. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. Trams and buses also serve the area, making it easy to get around Rotterdam without a car.
The Oude Westen has 9,705 residents, mostly single-person households (3,140). The average household size is 1.7. There's a mix of ages, with many young adults (25-45) and a significant number of over-65s. The area has a high turnover of tenants, which some residents find a downside.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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