Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Westplein sits in the heart of Rotterdam, with the lively Scheepvaartkwartier just a couple of streets away. At 79 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an A energy label it's also very efficient to run. The asking price of €495,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €906,868, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Nieuwe Werk is one of Rotterdam's most central and sought-after areas, with a very high density of addresses (4,172 per km²). The population is predominantly young and single: 1,190 one-person households out of 2,025 total, and the average household size is just 1.5. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk, but the figures paint a picture of a vibrant, urban environment with a mix of historic and modern buildings.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner on Westplein itself, and another Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium, a secondary school, is also within walking distance. The municipality Rotterdam offers excellent amenities, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away and a restaurant on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed via @Work Makelaardij and appears on several channels, including Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Westplein 71, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
Data from Nieuwe Werk
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About Westplein 71, Rotterdam
The asking price of €495,000 is 45% below the average asking price in Nieuwe Werk (€906,868) and also below the median of €535,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (79 m² vs 145 m²). Given the central location and A energy label, the price is keen compared to other apartments in the area.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means heating and electricity costs are likely to be low. In the neighbourhood, 32.8% of homes have label A and 37.9% have A+ or better, so this home is well above average in energy performance.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. Rotterdam Centraal is the main station, but the listing does not specify which station is closest.
The CBS data records 410 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure or context it's hard to judge. Nieuwe Werk is a central, busy area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.
Yes, there are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium (secondary) is about a ten-minute walk away.
There are currently 57 homes for sale in Nieuwe Werk, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €4,950,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 60 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk