Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 120 m² apartment on the Westersingel sits in a monumental 1882 building with energy label C. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €569,681, but the size and character are distinctive. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and condition.
Based on two reviews, the Oude Westen gets a 7.02 out of 10. One resident 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." The same resident notes 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 urban with 9,705 residents, mostly single-person households, and a young population.
For your morning bread, Coop is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Augustinus and Schakelschool de Gaffel, are within a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans are also close. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Thijs Meijer Makelaardij B.V.
Details of this home
Westersingel 24A02, 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 24A02, Rotterdam
The asking price of €595,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €569,681 and the median of €500,000. However, at 120 m², the price per m² (€4,958) is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,177. Given the size and central location, the price is on the high side but not unreasonable.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, meaning the home is reasonably efficient but not as economical as newer builds. Heating costs will be moderate compared to labels D-G.
Resident reviews give a mixed picture. One reviewer feels unsafe due to drug-related nuisance and reckless traffic, while another enjoys the location and quiet evenings. The neighbourhood recorded 1,175 total crimes, which is high for the area's population.
The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Many bus and tram stops are within a couple of streets away.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Augustinus (309 m) and Schakelschool de Gaffel (317 m). For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans (335 m) and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (557 m) are nearby.
Coop is just around the corner (225 m), and several Albert Heijn supermarkets are within a five-minute walk (245 m, 375 m, 377 m, 448 m). The Nieuwe Binnenweg shopping street is also nearby.
Currently, 47 homes are for sale in the Oude Westen, with an average price of €569,681 and an average size of 115 m². This apartment is slightly larger than average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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