Hillesluis, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment on Polderstraat sits in the lively Hillesluis neighbourhood of Rotterdam. With 70 m² of living space and an energy label D, it's a practical home for someone who values character over modern efficiency. At €250,000, the asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €296,582, making it a keen entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Hillesluis is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 12,000 residents and a very high address density of 4,769 per km². It's a mix of young and old: a third of residents are between 25 and 45, and about a fifth are under 15. Most homes are pre-war (75%), and only 23% are owner-occupied, so this apartment stands out as a rare purchase opportunity. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the neighbourhood Hillesluis page offers more data on local life.
Your daily routine is well covered here. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, Dirk is a couple of streets away, and Lidl is a five-minute walk. Families have two primary schools within a few minutes' walk: Kindcentrum Blijvliet and De Gouden Griffel. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the municipality Rotterdam provides extensive amenities across the city.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Woonvisie NVM Makelaars, Pararius, and Funda.
Details of this home
Polderstraat 11B, Rotterdam
Data from Hillesluis
Data from Hillesluis
87 within 5 km
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About Polderstraat 11B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €250,000 is 16% below the average asking price in Hillesluis (€296,582) and also below the median of €275,000. Given the 70 m² floor area, that works out to about €3,571 per m², which is under the neighbourhood average of €3,875 per m². So it's priced keenly compared to other homes currently on the market in the area.
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, meaning the property is not particularly energy-efficient but also not the worst. In Hillesluis, 34% of homes have label D or lower, so it's fairly typical for the area. You can expect moderate heating costs, but nothing extreme.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This distance is manageable for occasional train travel, but daily commuting by train would require a bike or bus connection.
Hillesluis has a mix of households: about 2,015 households with children and 2,690 single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as Kindcentrum Blijvliet (193 m) and De Gouden Griffel (339 m). The area is urban and lively, with a park just 200 m away.
Currently, there are 55 homes for sale in Hillesluis, with an average asking price of €296,582 and an average floor area of 78 m². This apartment is slightly smaller than average but priced below the average per m², so it stands out as a more affordable option.
In the most recent data, there were 793 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is a relatively high number for a residential area, but it's important to note that Hillesluis is a dense urban neighbourhood with over 12,000 residents.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hillesluis
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