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Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Westewagenstraat sits right in the thick of it, the Stadsdriehoek, the historic core of Rotterdam. At €350,000, the asking price is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €597,954, which makes it a notably keen entry point into this central area. For context, the average apartments in Rotterdam in this price bracket tend to be smaller, so this one stands out.
The neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek is densely urban, over 7,000 addresses per km², and home to a young, mobile population: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45. Reviews are mixed. One resident calls it an "Ideal location" and recalls living there as a student. Another gives a low score, saying: "I live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment." A third review, based on seven responses, rates the neighbourhood a 7.17 and notes that while the community is friendly and amenities are plentiful, there is room for improvement on litter and green spaces.
For your morning bread run, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Jan Prins and Willibrord, are within a five-minute walk, making the school run a doddle. The central station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam keeps the area well-connected, with trams and buses nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Maarten Makelaardij and also appears on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Westewagenstraat 25B, Rotterdam
Good · 7 residents
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood, to which I gave a satisfactory rating on the aspects of community, hygiene, housing, education, green spaces, amenities and accessibility, generally offers a pleasant living environment. The community is friendly and approachable, with residents who often know each other and occasionally come together for neighbourhood activities. However, there is room for more initiatives to further promote social cohesion. Regarding hygiene, the neighbourhood is well-maintained and predominantly clean, although in some places more attention to litter and maintenance would be desirable. The housing stock is diverse and offers a good mix of apartments, terraced houses and detached houses, which are generally in good condition. House prices are acceptable, but there may be some pressure on the housing market due to the popularity of the area. Educational facilities are adequate, with sufficient primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. The quality of the schools is average to good, but parents looking for specific types of education may have to rely on surrounding neighbourhoods. Green spaces are present and provide a pleasant environment where residents can walk, exercise or relax. However, some parts of the neighbourhood would benefit from more or better maintained green areas. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and sports facilities nearby, making daily life easy. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is also good, both by car and public transport, connecting the area to the city and other neighbourhoods. In summary, the neighbourhood is pleasant to live in, but there is room for improvement in some areas.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe centre is very dynamic and great to visit if you like to go out. Living there is different from visiting. It's not very tidy, relatively many tourists with different norms and values, and little greenery. You're surrounded by tall buildings and partying students who leave mess behind at the weekend. Furthermore, the neighbourhood is perfectly accessible thanks to good public transport and there are many shops and restaurants.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is perfect if you want to live centrally in Rotterdam while avoiding extreme crowds on the street. All amenities are within walking distance and you can reach all parts of the city by metro.
Auto-translated to English by AIStadsdriehoek is ideal to live in. Public transport, shops and supermarkets are very close by. You can do everything on foot. A downside of Stadsdriehoek is sometimes noise pollution. You know this in advance when you come to live here, but for me it's mainly about noise pollution on the Meent. Many people with faster cars often deliberately drive very hard through the street. This causes a lot of noise pollution and unrest. The municipality is already working on a campaign to keep faster cars out of the city centre. Finally, there is always something fun in the city or to watch from your balcony. In other neighbourhoods in Rotterdam you don't have that!
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About Westewagenstraat 25B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €350,000 is 41% below the average asking price in Stadsdriehoek (€597,954) and also below the median of €495,000. However, the apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (66 m² vs 94 m²) and has an energy label D, while most homes in the area have better labels. So the price reflects the size and energy performance, making it a relatively affordable option in a central location.
The energy label is D. In Stadsdriehoek, only 8.4% of homes have a label D or lower, while the majority (about 60%) have label A or better. Label D means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs are likely to be higher than in a modern, well-insulated apartment. You may want to factor in potential improvements.
Reviews are mixed. One resident mentions drug dealing near a coffee shop and homeless people using their porch as a toilet, which they find unpleasant. Another review rates the neighbourhood a 7.17 overall and notes that hygiene could be better in some spots. The total number of crimes reported in the area is 3,444, but without context it's hard to compare. It's a busy city centre, so typical urban issues apply.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Jan Prins (239 m) and Willibrord (290 m). For secondary education, the nearest is Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans at about 722 m. There are also several other schools within a short distance, so options for families are decent.
Rotterdam Centraal station is about 1 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach other cities or the rest of Rotterdam by train.
The neighbourhood is very well connected. With an address density of over 7,000 per km², it's one of the most urban areas in the country. Trams and buses run frequently, and the central station is within walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek
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