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Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on the Nieuwe Binnenweg sits right in the thick of things. At 63 m² it's compact, but with an A energy label it's efficient to run. The asking price of €375,000 is well below the neighbourhood average, partly because the home is smaller than most in the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in size and price.
The Oude Westen is a lively, central area with a mixed reputation. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another describes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", citing drug use and heavy traffic. The same resident values the community spirit: "The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised." The neighbourhood is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Oude Westen.
For groceries, the Coop is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including KC Het Oude Westen and Augustinus. The area is well connected by public transport, with tram and metro stops nearby. The municipality Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, from museums to restaurants.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarsland.
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Nieuwe Binnenweg 18C, 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 Nieuwe Binnenweg 18C, Rotterdam
The asking price is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €569,681, but the apartment is also 45% smaller than the average home in the area. At €5,952 per m², it's slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,177 per m². So the price is in line with the market for a compact, energy-efficient flat in a central location.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, 35% of homes have label A and 26.7% have A+ or better, so this flat is well above average in efficiency.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's a "perfect spot", while another mentions "frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use" and feeling unsafe at times. The same resident notes that some police officers are fantastic, but others don't take concerns seriously. The area has a high number of reported crimes (1,175 total), which is typical for a very urban neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. Tram and bus stops are closer, with several lines running along the Nieuwe Binnenweg and adjacent streets. The area is well connected to the city centre and other parts of Rotterdam.
Yes, the Coop is just 62 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 174 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets within a few hundred metres. Daily shopping is very convenient.
There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: Schakelschool de Gaffel (316 m), KC Het Oude Westen (375 m), and Augustinus (410 m). For secondary education, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is 442 m away. The area has a good selection of schools.
Currently, 47 apartments are for sale in the Oude Westen, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €2,250,000. The average price per m² is €5,177, so this flat at €5,952 per m² is slightly above average but still competitive given its central location and energy label.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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