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Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Speykstraat sits right in the thick of things, with the energy of the city centre all around you. At 73 m² it's a compact home, but with an energy label B it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €345,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, 41% below the typical €580,239, partly because the floor area is 37% smaller than the local norm. For context, that's a sharp price for apartments in Rotterdam.
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban area with a real mix of characters. Based on two reviews, residents have contrasting views. One calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another describes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", citing drug activity and heavy traffic, though they also note good neighbours and local initiatives to green the streets. The area is home to many singles and young adults, with a lively street scene. For more on the area, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi and Coop are a couple of streets away. For school runs, KC Het Oude Westen is on your doorstep, and Schakelschool de Gaffel is a short walk. Secondary schools like Het Praktijkcollege Centrum and Erasmiaans Gymnasium are within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is well connected by public transport, and the city's museums and restaurants are a short stroll away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including CORPOwonen and Funda.
Details of this home
Van Speykstraat 116, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
nice place, plenty of entertainment
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!
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About Van Speykstraat 116, Rotterdam
The asking price is 41% below the average asking price in the Oude Westen (€580,239), but the apartment is also 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 116 m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a 73 m² apartment in this area.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs, though not as low as a modern A-label property. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: about 58% of homes have A or A+ labels, while 14.5% are D or lower.
Reviews are mixed. One resident feels unsafe due to drug activity and nuisance, while another enjoys the location. The area has a high number of reported crimes (1,175 total), which is typical for a dense city centre. Some residents appreciate community initiatives and police presence.
The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk. Many bus and tram stops are within a few minutes' walk, providing easy access to the rest of Rotterdam.
The nearest park or public garden is 0.4 km away, about a five-minute walk. Residents note that there are neighbourhood initiatives to add more greenery, and some streets are being redesigned with tree pits.
The Oude Westen has a young population, with many singles and students. About 66% of households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.7. The area has a high turnover of residents, with many temporary tenants.
Sold homes in the Oude Westen took an average of 57 days to sell, which is a moderate pace. This suggests a balanced market without extreme urgency.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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