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Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment in Oud Charlois, Rotterdam, dates from 1902 and has a floor area of 47 m². With an energy label C, it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €225,000 is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Oud Charlois is a densely populated area with a mix of residents. Based on six reviews, opinions vary. One resident describes it as "Ghetto", noting "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained." Another calls it "Cosy" and says it's a "Great neighbourhood". A third review is more critical: "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times." The neighbourhood has a high crime rate (819 total offences) and a very high urban density (3,525 addresses per km²). Most homes were built before 1945 (65%), and 32% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood Oud Charlois is home to many single-person households and families with children.
For your daily shopping, MCD is just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: basisschool Wereldwijs is a five-minute walk, and Wilhelminaschool and Obs Charlois are also nearby. For secondary education, Hugo de Groot is a five-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, though the nearest train station is 4.9 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Zuidstad Makelaars, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Slotboomstraat 12A, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 6 residents
Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on a nice street with friendly neighbours. Most people say hello on the street, which was different in the village where we used to live. Because this is a close-knit neighbourhood, it's nice and pleasant that people look out for each other. The butcher/supermarket around the corner is unfortunately gone, so we walk to the MCD. Perfectly doable. Public transport is also within walking distance. It's a shame that sometimes household items are left outside and that when bins are overflowing, rubbish is placed next to them. That's why hygiene scores a bit lower here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have seen and experienced nasty things here. More and more old Rotterdammers are dying and newcomers are replacing them, all kinds of newcomers. The neighbourhood is full of plastic and rubbish on the grass patches and people sometimes throw dirty nappies from balconies into the harbour. Painful to see but the Municipality of Rotterdam keeps it reasonably well maintained, though they could send litter pickers more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my opinion and experience, I find Oud Charlois a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. It feels like a village within a city. With lots of greenery, playgrounds. Centrally located, you can be in the city centre/Zuidplein/Feijenoord in 10 minutes. I wouldn't want to live in any other neighbourhood.
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Data from Oud Charlois
80 within 5 km
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About Slotboomstraat 12A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €225,000 is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555. However, the apartment is also 45% smaller than the average home in Oud Charlois (47 m² vs 86 m²). Given the compact size and the neighbourhood's mixed reputation, the price appears competitive but reflects the property's characteristics.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for homes in the area. In Oud Charlois, about 25% of homes have label C, while 35% have a lower rating (D or worse). Label C means reasonable energy efficiency, so heating costs should be moderate but not as low as with A or B labels.
The neighbourhood recorded 819 total offences, which is high. Resident reviews mention issues with nuisance, rubbish, and feeling unsafe. One review states: "Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting." Another says: "I've been harassed several times." However, one resident calls it a "Great neighbourhood". It's a mixed area, so personal safety perceptions vary.
The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so commuting by train requires a bus or bike ride. However, the area has good tram connections, as noted in one review.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: basisschool Wereldwijs (263 m), Wilhelminaschool (372 m), and Obs Charlois (417 m). For secondary education, Hugo de Groot is 430 m away. The neighbourhood has many families with children, so schools are an important local feature.
Oud Charlois has a mix of households: about 29% are families with children, and 54% are single-person households. The average household size is 1.9. While there are schools and parks nearby, some reviews mention safety concerns and a lack of maintenance, which families may want to consider.
The apartment was built in 1902, so it's over 120 years old. The energy label C suggests some modernisation, but older buildings may have maintenance needs. The listing does not specify the condition, so a viewing would be needed to assess the state of the property.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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