Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 160 m² apartment on Rochussenstraat sits in the lively Oude Westen neighbourhood, right in the centre of Rotterdam. Built in 1935 and with energy label C, it offers generous proportions that are hard to find in this part of town. The asking price of €765,000 is 34% above the neighbourhood average of €569,681, which reflects the extra space, the floor area is 39% larger than the typical 115 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is clearly on the high side.
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban area with a very strong city feel (over 6,700 addresses per km²). It's home to around 9,700 residents, mostly single-person households (average household size 1.7). The population is young, with many 25- to 45-year-olds. Based on two reviews, opinions are divided. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another describes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", citing drug use and heavy traffic, though they appreciate the community spirit and central location. The neighbourhood Oude Westen is clearly a neighbourhood of contrasts.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR express and AH to go are a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and KC Het Oude Westen primary school is a couple of streets away. The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, and the municipality Rotterdam offers museums, restaurants and city-centre amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed via NVM Makelaarskantoor G. Kok and also appears on other channels.
Details of this home
Rochussenstraat 63C, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
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!
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About Rochussenstraat 63C, Rotterdam
The asking price is 34% above the neighbourhood average of €569,681, but the apartment is also 39% larger than the typical 115 m² in Oude Westen. The price per m² works out to about €4,781, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,177 per m². So while the total price is high, you get more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
Oude Westen is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a young population and a high density of addresses. Residents give mixed reviews: some love the entertainment and central location, while others mention nuisance from street activity and traffic. The area has a strong community core with newsletters and events, and there are initiatives to add more greenery.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is also well served by metro and bus lines.
Albert Heijn is 225 m away, and several other supermarkets are within a few hundred metres. Schools include Erasmiaans Gymnasium (225 m) and KC Het Oude Westen primary school (375 m). There are also multiple other schools within walking distance.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war building. In the neighbourhood, 35% of homes have label A and 26.7% have label A+, so this home is less efficient than many newer or renovated properties. You can expect moderate energy costs.
The floor area of 160 m² suggests multiple bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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