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Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Verboomstraat sits in the heart of Oud Charlois, a neighbourhood with a raw edge and a strong community feel. At 53 m² it is noticeably smaller than the local average, and the asking price of €285,000 is on the high side compared to other apartments in Rotterdam of this size. The home has an energy label C, so heating costs should be manageable.
Oud Charlois is a densely populated area with a very high address density (3525 addresses per km²). Residents give it a 6.9 out of 10, based on six reviews. 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 describes feeling unsafe as a woman and notes that the school is struggling because many children don't speak Dutch. The neighbourhood Oud Charlois has a young population, with many single-person households and a mix of cultures.
For your morning bread, MCD is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool De Triangel and Wilhelminaschool. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive public transport, with a tram stop nearby and a train station 4.9 km away. A park is on your doorstep for a quick escape from the city bustle.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ooms Makelaars and also appears on other channels.
Details of this home
Verboomstraat 147C, 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
73 within 5 km
172 within 5 km
About Verboomstraat 147C, Rotterdam
The asking price of €285,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €326,555 per home, but this flat is smaller than most at 53 m². The average price per m² in Oud Charlois is €3,964, so this flat works out at about €5,377 per m², a premium. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the compact size and the specific location.
Oud Charlois scores 6.9 out of 10 from six reviews. Opinions are divided: some residents find it cosy and great, while others mention issues with rubbish, noise, and feeling unsafe. The area is very urban with a high density of addresses and a young, diverse population. It's a mixed neighbourhood with both positives and negatives.
The closest supermarket is MCD at about 700 metres, which is a five-minute walk. Aldi and PLUS are around 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk. For a wider choice, Dirk and Albert Heijn are about 1.6 km. So daily shopping is doable on foot, but you might want a bike for the larger supermarkets.
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is 148 metres away, and Wilhelminaschool is 294 metres. For secondary education, there are special schools like Schreuder College De Quackstraat at 83 metres. The area has a high number of schools, but some residents note challenges with language diversity.
Public transport is good: a tram stop is nearby, and the nearest train station is 4.9 km away, which is about a 15-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The area has a very high address density, so bus and tram connections are frequent. You can easily reach Rotterdam city centre without a car.
Energy label C means the flat is reasonably efficient. You can expect moderate energy bills, but not as low as with A or B labels. In Oud Charlois, about 20.8% of homes have label A, 19.5% label B, and 24.7% label C, so this flat is in the middle range. It's not a concern, but not a selling point either.
Safety is a concern for some residents. The neighbourhood recorded 819 total crimes, which is high for the area. One review mentions feeling unsafe as a woman and being chased. However, another resident calls it a great neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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