Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Westersingel sits right in the thick of things, the Oude Westen is one of Rotterdam's most energetic neighbourhoods, with a constant buzz of bars, restaurants and street life. At 87 m² and with an A energy label, it's a well-insulated home in a 1881 building. The rent of €2,595 is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €2,077, so it's on the high side compared to other rentals in the area. For context, that's typical for apartments in Rotterdam in this price bracket.
Two residents give the neighbourhood a 7.0 out of 10. One calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another says: "The 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." They also note that "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." The neighbourhood Oude Westen is densely populated, with mostly single-person households and a young, transient feel.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Coop is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Augustinus and KC Het Oude Westen, and secondary schools like Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans are also close by. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of green space nearby, with a park or garden just a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ooms Makelaars and also appears on Pararius, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Westersingel 22B, 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 Westersingel 22B, Rotterdam
The rent is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €2,077, so it's on the high side. However, the apartment is 87 m² with an A energy label, which is efficient. In the Oude Westen, the median rent for available homes is €2,272, and the average price per m² is €28.32, so this one is above both.
The Oude Westen scores a 7.0 from two residents. One loves the entertainment options, while another mentions nuisance from street drug use and feeling unsafe at times. The area is very urban (address density 6,709 per km²) and has a mix of students and long-term residents. It's well connected by public transport and close to museums and restaurants.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Primary schools within a five-minute walk include Augustinus (309 m) and KC Het Oude Westen (450 m). Secondary schools like Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans (313 m) and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (570 m) are also close.
Yes, Albert Heijn is 225 m away (just around the corner) and Coop is 247 m away. Several other supermarkets are within a few streets.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes.
The floor area is 87 m², but the layout is not specified.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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