Hillesluis, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment on Randweg sits in the lively Rotterdam neighbourhood of Hillesluis. With 61 m² and an energy label D, it's a compact home with character. The asking price of €249,000 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 in price and size.
Hillesluis is a densely populated area with over 12,000 residents, many living alone. It's a young neighbourhood, with a large share of 25- to 45-year-olds. The streets are lively and multicultural, with shops and eateries dotted around. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the high density of addresses (4,769 per km²) gives it a very strong urban feel. The neighbourhood Hillesluis is part of the Feijenoord district.
For groceries, Dirk and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close by: Risala is on your doorstep, and Bogermanschool is a short walk. For secondary education, you're a ten-minute walk from the nearest school. A park or public garden is just around the corner, offering a green escape. The municipality Rotterdam provides extensive urban amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via KNAL Makelaars.
Details of this home
Randweg 34B, Rotterdam
Data from Hillesluis
Data from Hillesluis
85 within 5 km
195 within 5 km
About Randweg 34B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €249,000 is 16% below the average asking price in Hillesluis (€296,582) and also below the median of €275,000. Given the 61 m² floor area, that works out to about €4,082 per m², which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,875 per m². So the price is keen overall, but the per-m² rate reflects the compact size.
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, meaning the property is reasonably but not highly energy-efficient. In Hillesluis, 34% of homes have label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area. You can expect moderate heating costs, but improvements like better insulation could bring the label up.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Hillesluis recorded 793 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size. However, crime rates can vary by street. The area is densely populated and urban, so it's always a good idea to visit at different times of day to get a feel for the street.
Yes, a park or public garden is just around the corner (0.2 km away), so you can easily enjoy some green space without going far. This is a nice bonus in a dense urban neighbourhood like Hillesluis.
In Hillesluis, sold homes took an average of 73 days to sell, which is a bit over two months. That suggests a balanced market where buyers have some time to consider. The current listing has just come on the market, so there's no rush.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hillesluis