Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1938 apartment on Spechtstraat sits in the heart of Oud Charlois, a neighbourhood with a raw edge and a strong sense of community. At 95 m² and €350,000, the price is a touch above the local average of €326,555, but the size is generous for the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one offers decent space for the money.
Oud Charlois is a mixed bag. With over 14,000 residents, it's densely populated (3,525 addresses per km²) and very urban. Reviews are polarised: one resident calls it "Ghetto" and mentions "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." Another says it's "Cosy" and a "Great neighbourhood." A third review is more detailed: "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times... Accessibility is good, the only positive." Based on three reviews, the average score is 6.91. The neighbourhood Oud Charlois has a high proportion of single-person households (3,770) and a relatively young population, with many 25-45 year olds.
For daily shopping, MCD is just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a couple of streets away. The Wilhelminaschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and Hugo de Groot secondary school is even closer. There's a park or garden within a couple of streets away, and a GP practice is on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, but the train station is a ten-minute drive away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including At Home Makelaardij, Vastgoed Nederland, Huispedia and Funda.
Details of this home
Spechtstraat 7A, 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
76 within 5 km
172 within 5 km
About Spechtstraat 7A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €350,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €326,555 and the median of €300,000. However, at 95 m² it's larger than the average 86 m², so the price per m² (€3,684) is actually below the neighbourhood average of €3,964. It's priced keenly for its size.
The energy label is D, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In Oud Charlois, 35.1% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical. You can expect moderate heating costs, but not as low as with a modern A-label home.
Oud Charlois has a mixed reputation. The total number of crimes reported is 819, which is high for a neighbourhood of this size. Resident reviews mention issues with rubbish, shouting, and feeling unsafe at times. However, others find it cosy. It's worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the neighbourhood has good tram connections according to residents.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Wilhelminaschool primary school is 205 m away, and Hugo de Groot secondary school is just 155 m away. There are also other primary schools like Ibn i-Sina and De Triangel nearby.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: 3,770 single-person households, 2,030 with children, and 1,605 without children. The population is relatively young, with many aged 25-45. Only 32% of homes are owner-occupied, so this apartment is part of a minority of for-sale properties.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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