Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Paap Dirckstraat sits in a lively part of Rotterdam, where the streets are busy and neighbours say hello. At 99 m² it's a good size for a couple or a small family. The price of €425,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €518,265, so it's keenly priced compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
The neighbourhood Agniesebuurt gets a mixed but honest verdict from its residents. One says: "So far I think it's a fine neighbourhood, I can walk safely. The only thing is that the supermarkets are far, that's about it. There are many people on the street and everyone says hi." Another notes: "This neighbourhood isn't perfect, because there are a lot of loitering youths at the swing set in front of my house, and they set off fireworks or make a lot of noise. The nice thing about this neighbourhood is that there are supermarkets within walking distance, so you can easily grab something quickly." A third resident sums it up as "a neighbourhood close to the centre of Rotterdam, many amenities and accessibility." Based on three reviews, the overall score is 6.04 out of 10. The area is densely built with mostly flats, and the population is young, many people in their 20s and 30s.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn and Aldi are just around the corner, and Coop is a couple of streets away. There are several schools nearby: Accent Praktijkonderwijs Centrum is a couple of minutes' walk, Montessori Mavo and Horeca Vakschool Rotterdam are a five-minute walk, and primary school Imelda is also within walking distance. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a big city, with restaurants and a park within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Voorberg NVM Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Paap Dirckstraat 37, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
So far I think it's a fine neighbourhood, I can walk safely. The only thing is that the supermarkets are far, that's about it. There are many people on the street and everyone says hi.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood isn't perfect, because there are a lot of loitering youths at the swing set in front of my house, and they set off fireworks or make a lot of noise. The nice thing about this neighbourhood is that there are supermarkets within walking distance, so you can easily grab something quickly. It's not the safest neighbourhood you'll find, because a few months ago a scooter caught fire and someone was beaten up for no reason. In the Vijverhofstraat there is a school with only those kinds of children who ruin the neighbourhood for others, so a better school would help a lot.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a neighbourhood close to the centre of Rotterdam, many amenities and accessibility. Many schools in the area. In terms of hygiene it could be better, it doesn't always smell fresh here, the houses here are quite old and a lot of nature is being removed from the neighbourhood.
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About Paap Dirckstraat 37, Rotterdam
The asking price of €425,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €518,265 and also below the median of €430,000. Given the 99 m² floor area, that works out at about €4,293 per m², while the neighbourhood average per m² is €5,599. So it's priced keenly compared to other homes in the Agniesebuurt.
The energy label is D. In the neighbourhood, 31.3% of homes have label A and 18.8% have A+, so this home is less efficient than much of the current supply. That means you can expect higher energy costs than a modern, well-insulated home.
Residents give mixed views. One says they can walk safely, but another mentions loitering youths, fireworks, and an incident where a scooter caught fire and someone was beaten up. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 690, which is relatively high for a dense urban area.
Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 350 metres away, just a few minutes' walk. Coop is about 578 metres, and there are also two AH to go locations within 700 metres. So you have several options for daily groceries within easy reach.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride. That gives you a direct connection to the rest of Rotterdam and beyond.
There are several schools within walking distance. Accent Praktijkonderwijs Centrum is just 138 metres away, Montessori Mavo and Horeca Vakschool Rotterdam are about 412 metres, and primary school Imelda is 480 metres. So families with school-age children have options nearby.
At 99 m² with two or three rooms (the exact layout isn't specified), it could work for a small family. The neighbourhood has a mix of households: about 500 with children and 500 without, plus many singles. Schools and supermarkets are close by, which is practical for daily life.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Agniesebuurt