Nieuwe Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1921 apartment on Virulyplein in Rotterdam's Nieuwe Westen has a generous 132 m² of living space and an energy label C. At €445,000, the asking price is below the neighbourhood average of €514,034, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Nieuwe Westen is a lively, diverse area with a strong urban feel, the address density is among the highest in the country. One resident calls it 'a jack of all trades', noting the mix of nationalities and activities for all ages, though they mention noise from neighbours and litter issues. Another describes it as a 'quiet neighbourhood' during the day but less so in the evening. Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.2 out of 10. The area is home to many single-person households and young adults, with a mix of cultures. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Dirk is a couple of streets away. For fresh produce, there's an Ekoplaza within walking distance. Families have several schools nearby, including De van Oldenbarneveltschool (a five-minute walk) and Emmausschool (a couple of streets away). Secondary schools like Rotterdam Designcollege and Marnix Gymnasium are also within a few minutes' walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of parks and restaurants in the vicinity.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Oké Wonen Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Virulyplein 13A, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
I live in a noisy house myself and have a lot of noise from the neighbours. Which is why I'm looking for another house. But apart from that, it's a nice neighbourhood here. With many nationalities living together in one neighbourhood. There are many activities for all ages. And there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood. But in my flat, there are also people who unfortunately just throw rubbish down from their window. As a result, there are food scraps behind the houses near the storage units and on the roof of the storage units.
Auto-translated to English by AII find my neighbourhood safe during the day, less so in the evening. Many asylum seekers walk around, who spoil things.
Auto-translated to English by AIDistant, people live there but then again not really
Auto-translated to English by AINot bad but could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIHet nieuwe westen is a nice neighbourhood but with many points for improvement. These points are already being worked on hard and the situation is already much better compared to 5 years ago.
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Data from Nieuwe Westen
92 within 5 km
191 within 5 km
About Virulyplein 13A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €445,000 is below the average sale price in Nieuwe Westen (€478,469) and the average asking price (€514,034). The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €419,500, so this apartment is priced slightly above that but offers a larger floor area than the average (111 m²). Given the size and location, the price appears in line with the market.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a reasonable rating, meaning the home is moderately energy-efficient. You can expect average heating and electricity costs, but it's not as efficient as modern homes with labels A or B. In the neighbourhood, about 27% of homes have label A, 15% label B, and 29% label C, so this is a common rating for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride. This makes commuting by train less convenient than in areas closer to a station, but the neighbourhood has good tram and bus connections for local travel.
Residents have mixed views on safety. One review notes the area feels safe during the day but less so in the evening, mentioning 'many asylum seekers walk around, who spoil things.' Another resident mentions litter issues but doesn't comment on safety. The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 1,224, which is relatively high given the population of about 19,720.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Primary schools include De van Oldenbarneveltschool (179 m) and Emmausschool (290 m). For secondary education, Rotterdam Designcollege (189 m) and Marnix Gymnasium (316 m) are very close. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 456 m, just a five-minute walk away. A Dirk is at 632 m, and an Aldi at 904 m. There's also an Ekoplaza at 1 km for organic products. So daily grocery shopping is easily done on foot.
The apartment was built in 1921, so it's over a century old. The energy label C suggests it has been modernised to some extent, but older buildings may have quirks like higher ceilings or original features. The listing doesn't mention any recent renovations, so it's worth checking the overall condition of the plumbing, wiring, and windows.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen
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