Under offer
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 apartment on the Rochussenstraat has a generous 164 m² of living space, making it a roomy home in a lively part of Rotterdam. The energy label is C, so heating costs are moderate. With a price of €598,000, it sits above the neighbourhood median of €500,000, but the extra square metres explain the premium. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in size and price.
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban area with a mix of students, families and long-term residents. Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another says: "The 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." The same reviewer notes that "the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg" and that the area is well connected by public transport. The neighbourhood Oude Westen has a very high address density (6709 addresses per km²), typical of a strongly urban area.
For daily groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there is a SPAR express a couple of streets away. Families have several primary schools within walking distance, including KC Het Oude Westen and Augustinus. Secondary schools like the Erasmiaans Gymnasium are also close by. The municipality Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, with museums, restaurants and the city centre all easily reachable.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Markant NVM Makelaars, Kettner Makelaardij and other channels, so it is available through several agents.
Details of this home
Rochussenstraat 67A, 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 67A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €598,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €500,000 and the average sold price of €510,956. However, this apartment is 164 m², which is 43% larger than the neighbourhood average of 115 m². The price per square metre works out to about €3,646, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,177 per m². So you are getting more space for a lower per-m² rate.
The energy label is C. This means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but it is not as efficient as modern A or B labels. You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 35% of homes have label A and 26.7% have label A+, so this home is slightly less efficient than many nearby properties.
Safety is a mixed picture. One resident says they often feel unsafe due to drug use and nuisance on the street, while another finds it a "perfect spot". The neighbourhood recorded 1,175 total crimes in the latest data, which is high for a small area. However, the same resident also notes that some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic and that there are community initiatives.
The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, according to residents. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. Several tram and bus stops are within a few minutes' walk, giving easy access to Rotterdam city centre and beyond.
The nearest park or public garden is 0.4 km away, so a five-minute walk. One resident mentions that greenery is lacking in the city but notes that there are neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesign parking spaces into tree pits.
The Oude Westen has a mix of residents: about 1,235 households with children and many single-person households. There are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance, such as KC Het Oude Westen and Erasmiaans Gymnasium. However, one resident notes that after moves, houses often become student or shared households, which can mean less community connection.
Currently, there are 47 apartments for sale in the Oude Westen. The average asking price is €569,681 and the median is €500,000. This apartment is priced above the median but offers significantly more space than average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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