Soetensteeg 48
Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodA compact apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This apartment on Soetensteeg sits in the lively Stadsdriehoek, right in the middle of Rotterdam's centre. With 61 m² of living space, it's a compact home that puts you at the centre of the action. The rent of €1,158 per month is well below the average for apartments in Rotterdam, which makes it a keen option in this market.
The Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood
The Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood is a dense, urban area with a mix of residents, from students to professionals. Based on three reviews, residents have mixed feelings: one says it's an "Ideal location" and enjoyed living there as a student, while another mentions concerns about safety near a coffee shop and a shelter. A third review describes it as "A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement," noting friendly community and good amenities. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses and many single-person households.
Life on the street
Daily life here is easy. For groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, and several Albert Heijn supermarkets within a five-minute walk. For schools, Jan Prins and Willibrord primary schools are both on your doorstep, and there are plenty of other options nearby. The city centre is at your feet, with restaurants and shops just around the corner. The municipality of Rotterdam offers everything you need, from cultural venues to parks.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Soetensteeg 48, Rotterdam
Is the rent of €1,158 per month reasonable for this apartment?
The rent is significantly below the average for rentals in Stadsdriehoek, which is €2,317 per month. The average price per square metre is €27.48, and this apartment works out at about €19 per m². Given the compact size and central location, the rent appears to be on the low side compared to the neighbourhood average.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online. It indicates the energy performance of the home, but it doesn't tell you about the condition of the building itself. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, but the actual costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is about 1 km away. That's roughly a ten-minute walk, so you can easily reach other parts of the city and beyond by train.
What are the neighbours like in Stadsdriehoek?
Residents have mixed views. One former student says it's an "Ideal location" and enjoyed living there. Another resident, who lives diagonally opposite a coffee shop, mentions unpleasant experiences with drug dealing and homeless people using the porch. A third review describes the community as friendly and approachable, with residents who often know each other. The area has many single-person households and a young population.
Are there good schools nearby?
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Jan Prins and Willibrord are both just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is about a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, there's a Havo/vwo for Muziek en Dans within about 800 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
One resident expressed concerns about safety, mentioning drug dealing near a coffee shop and a Salvation Army shelter close by. Another review, however, gives a satisfactory rating on hygiene and overall living environment. The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes (3,444 in total), but this is a dense urban area. It's best to visit the area yourself to get a feel for it.
Experiences from Stadsdriehoek
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood, to which I gave a satisfactory rating on the aspects of community, hygiene, housing, education, green spaces, amenities and accessibility, generally offers a pleasant living environment. The community is friendly and approachable, with residents who often know each other and occasionally come together for neighbourhood activities. However, there is room for more initiatives to further promote social cohesion. Regarding hygiene, the neighbourhood is well-maintained and predominantly clean, although in some places more attention to litter and maintenance would be desirable. The housing stock is diverse and offers a good mix of apartments, terraced houses and detached houses, which are generally in good condition. House prices are acceptable, but there may be some pressure on the housing market due to the popularity of the area. Educational facilities are adequate, with sufficient primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. The quality of the schools is average to good, but parents looking for specific types of education may have to rely on surrounding neighbourhoods. Green spaces are present and provide a pleasant environment where residents can walk, exercise or relax. However, some parts of the neighbourhood would benefit from more or better maintained green areas. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and sports facilities nearby, making daily life easy. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is also good, both by car and public transport, connecting the area to the city and other neighbourhoods. In summary, the neighbourhood is pleasant to live in, but there is room for improvement in some areas.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe centre is very dynamic and great to visit if you like to go out. Living there is different from visiting. It's not very tidy, relatively many tourists with different norms and values, and little greenery. You're surrounded by tall buildings and partying students who leave mess behind at the weekend. Furthermore, the neighbourhood is perfectly accessible thanks to good public transport and there are many shops and restaurants.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is perfect if you want to live centrally in Rotterdam while avoiding extreme crowds on the street. All amenities are within walking distance and you can reach all parts of the city by metro.
Auto-translated to English by AIStadsdriehoek is ideal to live in. Public transport, shops and supermarkets are very close by. You can do everything on foot. A downside of Stadsdriehoek is sometimes noise pollution. You know this in advance when you come to live here, but for me it's mainly about noise pollution on the Meent. Many people with faster cars often deliberately drive very hard through the street. This causes a lot of noise pollution and unrest. The municipality is already working on a campaign to keep faster cars out of the city centre. Finally, there is always something fun in the city or to watch from your balcony. In other neighbourhoods in Rotterdam you don't have that!
Auto-translated to English by AIPros: 1 minute from the centre, cosy, metro easily accessible Cons: - cars can drive very fast - it's mainly apartments (buildings), so when you walk home at night there's really no one to be seen and that's a bit scary.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Stadsdriehoek
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €611,798 | €499,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,324 | – |
| Rent price | €2,317 p/m | €2,268 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam Centrum
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII am looking for a home
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Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
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!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rotterdam Centrum
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €641,452 | €507,060 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,366 | – |
| Rent price | €2,280 p/m | €2,214 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rotterdam
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €510,055 | €435,470 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,959 | – |
| Rent price | €2,147 p/m | €2,082 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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Soetensteeg 48, Rotterdam
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