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Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Rochussenstraat sits right in the thick of things, with the energy of Rotterdam's city centre all around you. At 54 m² it's compact but efficient, and the A+ energy label means running costs should be pleasantly low. The rent of €1,221 is well below the neighbourhood average of €2,347, so it's a keen deal for someone who wants to live centrally without breaking the bank. For more context, see apartments in Rotterdam.
Based on two reviews, the Oude Westen gets a 7.02 out of 10. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another describes it as having "lots of potential" but notes "frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter", adding that they "often feel unsafe". They also mention heavy, fast traffic on their street. On the plus side, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, well connected by public transport, and quiet in the evenings. The neighbourhood has a mix of social housing and mid-range rentals, with a core of neighbours who organise newsletters and events. For more, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Your daily errands are a breeze: SPAR express is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is on your doorstep, and KC Het Oude Westen is a couple of streets away. The area is well served by public transport, with metro, tram and bus stops nearby. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
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About Rochussenstraat 121M, Rotterdam
The rent of €1,221 is 48% below the neighbourhood average of €2,347, so it's on the low side for the Oude Westen. The apartment is 54 m², which is 25% smaller than the average of 72 m² in the area. Given the central location and A+ energy label, this is a market-rate price.
The energy label is A+, which is the second-highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
Resident reviews give a mixed picture. One reviewer feels unsafe due to drug-related nuisance and reckless traffic, while another enjoys the entertainment and central location. The neighbourhood has a mix of social and private housing, and some residents organise community events. It's best to visit at different times to get your own feel.
The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, with stops within walking distance. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
Yes, SPAR express is 111 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 461 metres. For schools, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 187 metres, and KC Het Oude Westen primary school is 502 metres away. Several other options are within a short walk.
The Oude Westen has 9,705 residents, with 58% single-person households and 23% households with children. The average household size is 1.7. The largest age group is 25-45 (33%), followed by 45-65 (23%). It's a very urban area with a high address density.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
nice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €577,128 | €492,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,258 | – |
| Rent price | €2,347 p/m | €2,548 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
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Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €649,984 | €518,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,408 | – |
| Rent price | €2,274 p/m | €2,208 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €508,604 | €438,153 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,987 | – |
| Rent price | €2,141 p/m | €2,081 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Rochussenstraat 121M, Rotterdam
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