Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 apartment on Noorderhavenkade sits in a quiet corner of Blijdorp, a neighbourhood where neighbours still greet each other and help out. At 54 m² it's compact, but the price of €350,000 is keen, 25% below the neighbourhood average of €467,000. That makes it one of the more affordable apartments in Rotterdam.
Blijdorp is a leafy, peaceful part of Rotterdam with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another describes it as "cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people." A third notes "peaceful living in the city" but adds "many individuals, little sense of community." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.55 out of 10. It's a mix of ages, with many young adults and a high proportion of single-person households. The neighbourhood Blijdorp is very urban (over 5,000 addresses per km²), yet green spaces like Vroesenpark are just around the corner.
Daily errands are easy: a PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Dominicus primary school is on your doorstep, and OBS de Blijberg is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam are also within walking distance. The municipality Rotterdam offers excellent public transport, with a metro station nearby and a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Maarten Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Noorderhavenkade 65A, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
Quiet neighbourhood with older and younger residents. Public transport (metro) and Vroesenpark nearby. Here residents still greet each other and have a chat and help each other when needed.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here. Good public transport (metro). Supermarkets and all kinds of other shops nearby. Nice restaurants and bars.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany individuals, little sense of community
Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..
Auto-translated to English by AIit's a nice neighbourhood, right next to Vroesepark! In my opinion, there's not much to do for young people, for that you have to go to the city centre.
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Data from Blijdorp
89 within 5 km
165 within 5 km
About Noorderhavenkade 65A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €350,000 is 25% below the average asking price in Blijdorp (€467,000) and also below the median of €450,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (54 m² vs 93 m²). Per square metre, the price of €6,481 is above the neighbourhood average of €5,245, so you pay a premium for the compact size.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In Blijdorp, 41.2% of homes have label C, and 44.3% have a lower label. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not as low as a modern home.
Public transport is excellent. The nearest metro station is within walking distance, and Rotterdam Central Station is about 2.2 km away, a ten-minute walk or short cycle. Bus and tram stops are also nearby, connecting you to the rest of the city.
There are several schools within walking distance. Dominicus primary school is just 36 metres away, OBS de Blijberg is 236 metres, and Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam (secondary) is 272 metres. Montessori Mavo is also close at 673 metres.
The neighbourhood recorded 739 total crimes in the latest data, but residents describe it as quiet and peaceful. One review says: "People still greet each other on the street here." The overall score of 7.55 reflects a generally positive experience.
Blijdorp has a mix of residents, with about 1,025 households with children out of 6,205 total. Many residents are young adults (25-45 years). The area is green with parks nearby, and schools are close, making it suitable for families despite the urban density.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp