Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 147 m² apartment on Oostvoornsestraat brings a lot of space for the price. Built in 1926 and with energy label D, it has character but also higher heating costs to expect. At €385,000, the asking price is 18% above the neighbourhood average of €326,555, which is on the high side, but the floor area is 71% larger than the typical 86 m² in the area. For context, see other apartments in Rotterdam.
Oud Charlois is a densely populated area (3,525 addresses per km²) with a mix of residents. Based on six reviews, opinions vary. One resident calls it "Ghetto" and mentions "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." Another says "Great neighbourhood" and rates it 8.75. A third review describes feeling unsafe: "I've been harassed several times." The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a young population (36% aged 25-45). For more, see the neighbourhood Oud Charlois.
For groceries, MCD is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a couple of streets away. The Wilhelminaschool primary school is on your doorstep, and Obs Charlois is a five-minute walk. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so you'll rely on the tram or bus for longer journeys. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Zuidstad Makelaars, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Oostvoornsestraat 15A, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 6 residents
Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on a nice street with friendly neighbours. Most people say hello on the street, which was different in the village where we used to live. Because this is a close-knit neighbourhood, it's nice and pleasant that people look out for each other. The butcher/supermarket around the corner is unfortunately gone, so we walk to the MCD. Perfectly doable. Public transport is also within walking distance. It's a shame that sometimes household items are left outside and that when bins are overflowing, rubbish is placed next to them. That's why hygiene scores a bit lower here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have seen and experienced nasty things here. More and more old Rotterdammers are dying and newcomers are replacing them, all kinds of newcomers. The neighbourhood is full of plastic and rubbish on the grass patches and people sometimes throw dirty nappies from balconies into the harbour. Painful to see but the Municipality of Rotterdam keeps it reasonably well maintained, though they could send litter pickers more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my opinion and experience, I find Oud Charlois a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. It feels like a village within a city. With lots of greenery, playgrounds. Centrally located, you can be in the city centre/Zuidplein/Feijenoord in 10 minutes. I wouldn't want to live in any other neighbourhood.
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About Oostvoornsestraat 15A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 18% above the neighbourhood average of €326,555, but the apartment is 71% larger than the typical 86 m² in Oud Charlois. The price per m² works out to about €2,619, which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,964 per m². So while the total price is high, you get significantly more space for your money.
The energy label is D. This is below the current average for homes in the neighbourhood, where about 40% have label A or B. A D label means the home is less energy-efficient, so you can expect higher gas and electricity bills compared to a more modern property.
Resident reviews give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.91 out of 10, but opinions vary widely. Some residents report feeling unsafe, with mentions of harassment and drug-related issues. Others find it a great place to live. The total number of recorded crimes in the area is 819, which is relatively high given the population of about 14,000.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Wilhelminaschool is 187 metres away, Obs Charlois is 260 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is 385 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.7 km away.
The closest supermarket is MCD at 367 metres, just a couple of streets away. Aldi and PLUS are both within about 800-900 metres, a five- to ten-minute walk. For more variety, there are 80 supermarkets within 5 km.
The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the area has tram and bus connections, residents mention the tram as a positive. The neighbourhood is very densely built-up, so stops are likely nearby.
The apartment was built in 1926, so it's nearly a century old. The energy label D suggests the insulation and heating system are not up to modern standards. The listing does not mention any recent renovations, so you should factor in potential maintenance costs.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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