Under offer
Oude Noorden, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 51 m² apartment on the Soetendaalsestraat sits in a lively, mixed neighbourhood where people know each other. At €265,000, the asking price is 46% below the neighbourhood average of €489,875, which makes it a keen entry point into Rotterdam's housing market, especially given that apartments in Rotterdam tend to be smaller and more affordable than family homes.
Residents describe the Oude Noorden as a place where people look out for one another. One resident says: "We know each other in this neighbourhood, a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and we live close to the Rotte." Another adds: "People are there for each other with help when needed, people still greet each other here and everyone knows each other." The neighbourhood is densely built and very urban, with a high proportion of single-person households and a young population, over a third of residents are between 25 and 45.
For daily shopping, you have a Lidl just around the corner and a Dirk a couple of streets away, with an Albert Heijn also within a five-minute walk. Two primary schools, De Fontein and Hildegardis, are both on your doorstep, making the school run a short stroll. The municipality Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, from restaurants (the nearest is just around the corner) to parks and public transport, though the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Amstel Housing Rotterdam and also appears on Pararius, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Soetendaalsestraat 31C, Rotterdam
Good · 7 residents
This neighbourhood is a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and not to mention we live close to the Rotte
Auto-translated to English by AIWe've been living in this neighbourhood for 4 years now and it's fine, and people are there for each other with help when needed, people still greet each other here and everyone knows each other, only the hygiene could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIThe house is fine but people throw all sorts of things on the street, especially food, and I've been living in a construction pit for over 2 years.
Auto-translated to English by AII find the neighbourhood rather one-sided in terms of residents
Auto-translated to English by AIIn this neighbourhood you'll find cosy pubs, sports clubs, schools, an abundance of shops, a choice of almost every supermarket (except Jumbo). In the last few years, more and more students have come to live in and around the Zwart Janstraat (shopping street). That creates a lively atmosphere and occasionally some noise from parties, but I certainly don't mind it. It's a mix of various ethnicities, everyone is helpful and greets each other. A few years ago, the neighbourhood was really a mess, it seems to have improved a bit now, but you can't call it clean. The Zwart Janstraat was a Formula 1 circuit, but the municipality put a stop to that with extremely high thresholds and confusing one-way streets. Occasionally, some cars still race through the side streets with an enormous racket. I wouldn't let children play outside alone quickly, especially after dusk. There are sometimes unpredictable (sometimes addicted) individuals roaming around, especially past the Noordsingel around those small sports fields. My bike was stolen last year when I wasn't looking. Likewise, some other, more valuable belongings of residents. So watch your belongings. Crooswijk borders the Oude Noorden; this neighbourhood is often in the news in mid-2023 with bomb threats. I haven't seen or heard this kind of crime here, so I can't confirm that. All in all, a vibrant neighbourhood where you won't get bored with everything you need nearby. But with a slight ghetto feel (3 out of 10), that's how I would describe it to give you an idea ;).
Auto-translated to English by AIVery noisy on the street at night, but there are also many parties in the houses. There should be more police patrols.
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Data from Oude Noorden
88 within 5 km
172 within 5 km
About Soetendaalsestraat 31C, Rotterdam
The asking price is 46% below the neighbourhood average of €489,875, but the flat is also 48% smaller than the average home in Oude Noorden (98 m²). Given the compact size and energy label C, the price is in line with what you would expect for a 51 m² apartment in this area.
The Oude Noorden is a densely populated, very urban area with a mix of nationalities. Residents appreciate the community spirit, people greet each other and help out when needed. The neighbourhood scores 7.2 out of 10 from seven reviews, with highlights being the social cohesion and proximity to the Rotte river.
A Lidl is 393 metres away, just around the corner. A Dirk is 421 metres, and an Albert Heijn is 586 metres, all within a five- to ten-minute walk. For a larger shop, the Hoogvliet is 557 metres away.
Two primary schools are on your doorstep: De Fontein (282 metres) and Hildegardis (291 metres). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.1 km away. There is also a special-needs school, VSO De Hoge Brug, at 623 metres.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a flat of this age (built in 1956). You can expect moderate energy costs, not as low as a modern A-label home, but not as high as a G-label property either.
With 51 m² and one bedroom (typical for this size), the flat is well suited for a single person or a couple. The neighbourhood has many single-person households (5,070 out of 9,340 households), so it fits the local demographic.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Noorden
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