A calm spot on the edge of the park
This apartment on the Westerlaan sits in the Nieuwe Werk, a part of Rotterdam where the city feels a little quieter. The home is on the second floor of a 1978 portiekflat, with a French balcony and a free view over the park. At €606,850, the asking price is 45% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €1,094,460. That comparison is based on the neighbourhood average, not on this specific home. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can browse apartments in Rotterdam.
The apartment itself
The flat has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 61 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 180 m³. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with district heating, underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. It is offered in full ownership, with no ground lease to worry about. The setting is described as alongside a park, on a quiet road, in a residential area, with an unobstructed view.
Life in Nieuwe Werk
Nieuwe Werk is a compact district with around 3,240 residents, and it has a distinctly urban feel. Most households are single people, making up 58% of the total, and the average household size is just 1.6. Residents of the wider district of Rotterdam Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident, looking back on student days, simply says: "Ideal location." Another, who is currently searching for a home, gives it a 7.0. The reviews are limited in number, so they offer only a glimpse. For more on the area, have a look at the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an AH to go and a SPAR express a little further on. For school-age children, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several primary schools within a similar distance. The GP practice Maasdokters is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy at Erasmus MC is even closer. Tram stops on the Kievitslaan, with lines 5, 8 and 18, are just around the corner, and Rotterdam Blaak station is about 1.9 km away. The municipality of Rotterdam is a large one, and this part of it is well served by public transport. For a broader view of the area, you can read about the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data, based on public sources, gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this home. Road traffic noise is measured at 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with 7% of buildings in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, but the current flood risk is elevated and is expected to remain so in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is also expected to stay medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Ooms Makelaars. The listing has been active since 16 October 2026.
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About Westerlaan 5-26, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €606,850 is 45% below the average asking price in the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood, which is €1,094,460. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,878, while this home is listed at €9,948 per m². The average living area in the neighbourhood is 161 m², so this apartment is considerably smaller. These figures come from the neighbourhood housing market data and are not a judgement on this specific home.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 61 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home also has a French balcony and is located on the second floor. The agent describes the property as fully insulated, with district heating, underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. It is offered in full ownership.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing data for this home. Without a WOZ value, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from the Atlas Leefomgeving and other public sources.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The climate risk data for this address shows that pluvial flooding, which is flooding from heavy rain, is low. The current flood risk is elevated, and it is expected to remain elevated in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to stay medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a specific assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 590 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. An AH to go is at 665 metres, and a SPAR express is at 824 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within about a kilometre: another SPAR express at 1,013 metres and another Albert Heijn at 1,030 metres. In total, there are 92 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are near this home?
The nearest school is the Erasmiaans Gymnasium, a secondary school with 1,076 pupils, at 756 metres. There are also several primary schools within a short walk: De Schalm Katendrecht at 760 metres, Basisschool Locatie Müllerpier at 823 metres, and the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging at 899 metres. In total, there are 200 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest tram stop is Kievitslaan at 411 metres, served by lines 5, 8 and 18. The Euromast stop is at 524 metres and Vasteland at 600 metres, both on the same lines. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Blaak at 1,860 metres. The tram lines are listed in the data, but no destinations or travel times are given.
What is the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood like?
Nieuwe Werk has around 3,240 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 58%. The average household size is 1.6. Residents of the wider district of Rotterdam Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident describes it as an "Ideal location," while another gives it a 7.0. The reviews are limited in number, so they offer only a glimpse.
