Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Scheepstimmermanslaan sits in the heart of Nieuwe Werk, a stone's throw from the Erasmusbrug and the Maas. With 82 m² of living space and an A energy label, it's a compact but efficient home in a sought-after part of the city. At €350,000, the asking price is 61% below the neighbourhood average of €906,868, making it a keen entry point into this otherwise expensive area. For context, the average price per m² in the buurt is €7,728, so this home is priced well below that benchmark. Compare with other apartments in Rotterdam to see how it stacks up.
Nieuwe Werk is a dense, urban neighbourhood with 3,150 residents and a very high address density of 4,172 per km². It's a young area: most inhabitants are between 25 and 45, and two-thirds of households are single-person. Families with children are few, so the vibe is more professional and social than family-oriented. The neighbourhood has no resident reviews in the data, but the figures speak for themselves: a mix of historic buildings and modern apartments, with a park or public garden just 200 metres away. The neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk page has more details on local life.
Daily errands are a breeze: the Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a SPAR is just around the corner. For school runs, the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (primary) is a five-minute walk away, and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium (secondary) is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is packed with restaurants, the nearest is 100 metres away, and the park or public garden is just a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam page covers wider city amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Atta Makelaars and also appears on Vastgoed Nederland, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Scheepstimmermanslaan 3B, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
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About Scheepstimmermanslaan 3B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €350,000 is 61% below the neighbourhood average of €906,868, and also well under the median of €535,000. Given the 82 m² floor area and A energy label, it's priced keenly compared to other homes in Nieuwe Werk. However, the average price per m² in the buurt is €7,728, so this home's per-m² price is significantly lower, which may reflect its smaller size or specific features.
Nieuwe Werk is a very urban area with a high density of addresses (4,172 per km²). It's popular among young professionals and singles, two-thirds of households are single-person, and the largest age group is 25 to 45. There are few families with children. The neighbourhood has a mix of pre-war and modern buildings, and a park is just 200 metres away. Crime figures are relatively high at 410 total offences, but that's typical for a central city district.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn just 49 metres from the front door, literally on your doorstep. A SPAR is 547 metres away, and an AH to go is 638 metres. For a full grocery run, you have several options within a short walk.
Primary schools within walking distance include the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (326 metres) and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (343 metres). For secondary education, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 646 metres away, and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is about 1 km. There are over 200 schools within 5 km, so plenty of choice.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a good environmental performance. In the neighbourhood, 32.8% of homes have label A and 37.9% have A+ or better, so this home is above average in efficiency.
At 82 m², this apartment is 43% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 145 m². That's typical for a compact city apartment. The average price per m² in Nieuwe Werk is €7,728, so the price per m² here is lower, reflecting the smaller size.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk