Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 88 m² apartment on Van Vollenhovenstraat sits in the heart of Rotterdam's Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Museumpark and the iconic Van Nelle factories. With an A+ energy label, it's one of the most efficient homes in the area, heating costs will be low. The asking price of €550,000 is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €906,868, which is keen given the smaller floor area (39% smaller than the average 145 m²). For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Nieuwe Werk is a compact, leafy neighbourhood with 3,150 residents, mostly singles (1,190 one-person households) and couples without children (625). It's densely built (4,172 addresses per km²) but feels calm thanks to the nearby park. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the mix of young professionals and older residents gives it a settled, urban feel. The neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk is known for its stately architecture and proximity to the city centre.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with AH to go and SPAR a couple of streets away. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje. For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, including a train station 2.3 km away and a restaurant just 0.1 km from your door.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including MAARTENMakelaardij Rotterdam B.V. and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property, so you can rely on the figures above.
Details of this home
Van Vollenhovenstraat 3-402, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
Data from Nieuwe Werk
93 within 5 km
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About Van Vollenhovenstraat 3-402, Rotterdam
The asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €906,868, but the apartment is also 39% smaller than the average (88 m² vs 145 m²). The median price in Nieuwe Werk is €535,000, so this home is close to the middle of the market. Given the A+ energy label and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a well-maintained flat of this size.
The energy label is A+, which is the highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with low heating and electricity costs. In Nieuwe Werk, 37.9% of homes have A+ labels, so this apartment is among the most efficient in the area.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (401 m) and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (423 m). For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 613 m away. There are over 200 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
The data records 410 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. Nieuwe Werk is a central, well-maintained area with a mix of residents and a park nearby, which generally contributes to a safe feel.
This is an apartment built in 1970. In Nieuwe Werk, 50% of homes were built before 1945, so this is a relatively modern building. The apartment has 88 m² of living space.
Currently, 57 homes are for sale in Nieuwe Werk, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €4,950,000. The average price per m² is €7,728, so this apartment at €6,250/m² is below average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk