Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the lively West-Kruiskade sits right in the thick of things. With an energy label A and a floor area of 84 m², it's a compact but efficient home in a 1893 building. At €389,000, the asking price is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €569,681, making it a keen entry into the Rotterdam market. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its price.
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 9,700 residents and a very high address density. It's a mix of students, young professionals, and families, with many single-person households. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment." Another notes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe," mentioning drug-related issues and heavy traffic, but also praising the location close to shops, museums, and public transport. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.02 out of 10. Learn more about the neighbourhood Oude Westen.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and Coop a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Augustinus, is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is similarly close. The area is well connected by metro, tram, and bus, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, from restaurants to parks, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Van Herk Makelaars Rotterdam.
Details of this home
West-Kruiskade 31B02, 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 West-Kruiskade 31B02, Rotterdam
The asking price of €389,000 is 32% below the average asking price in the Oude Westen (€569,681) and also below the median of €500,000. However, the apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (84 m² vs 115 m²). Given the energy label A and central location, the price appears competitive, but you'd be paying for efficiency and location rather than sheer size.
The Oude Westen is a very urban area with a high density of addresses and a mix of residents. Reviews highlight both its vibrant entertainment options and issues with nuisance and safety. It's well-connected by public transport and close to shops, museums, and restaurants. The neighbourhood has a core of engaged neighbours who organise events, but also many temporary residents.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 35% of homes have label A and 26.7% have label A+. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older properties, though exact amounts depend on usage.
Several supermarkets are within walking distance, including Albert Heijn (258 m), Aldi (405 m), and Coop (417 m). Primary schools like Augustinus (238 m) and secondary schools like Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans (242 m) are close. The area also has restaurants, a park, and a library nearby. The train station is 1.4 km away.
Currently, there are 47 homes for sale in the Oude Westen, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €2,250,000. The average price per square metre is €5,177. This apartment's price per m² is about €4,631, which is below the neighbourhood average.
The area is well served by metro, tram, and bus lines. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk. Many amenities are within walking distance, reducing the need for daily travel.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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