Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Westplein sits in the heart of Rotterdam, with the city's energy right on your doorstep. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,095,000, the asking price is 131% above the neighbourhood average of €906,868, which is partly explained by the smaller floor area of 100 m² compared to the average of 145 m². For context, this is one of 57 apartments currently for sale in the area, and you can compare it with other apartments in Rotterdam.
Nieuwe Werk is a compact, upscale neighbourhood just west of Rotterdam's city centre. With 3,150 residents and a high address density of 4,172 per km², it is intensely urban. Most households are single-person (1,190 out of 1,815), and only 210 households have children, so the area attracts professionals and couples. The housing stock is almost entirely apartments (98%), and 43% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood is known for its grand 19th-century architecture and proximity to the Museumpark and the Maas. For more details, see the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. There are also several SPAR shops within easy reach. For families, primary schools like Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging are a short walk away, while secondary education is available at Erasmiaans Gymnasium. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden just 200 metres away, perfect for a quick break. The municipality of Rotterdam provides all municipal services and amenities; learn more about the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Baljon makelaars. The listing does not include an energy label, so that detail is not available here.
Details of this home
Westplein 78, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
Data from Nieuwe Werk
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About Westplein 78, Rotterdam
The asking price of €2,095,000 is 131% above the neighbourhood average of €906,868. However, the apartment is smaller than average (100 m² vs 145 m²), so the price per square metre is higher. In the past year, 108 homes sold in Nieuwe Werk at an average price of €746,782, with an average selling time of 60 days. Whether the price is fair depends on the specific features of this apartment, which are not fully detailed in the listing.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The neighbourhood is well served by trams and buses, with several stops within walking distance. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 2 km away, offering national and international connections.
Nieuwe Werk is a very urban, upscale neighbourhood with a high density of apartments. It has a young population, with many singles and couples. The area is known for its 19th-century architecture, museums, and proximity to the city centre. There are few children, so it is quieter than family-oriented suburbs.
Yes, the nearest Albert Heijn is 233 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools like Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (556 m) and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (560 m) are close, as is Erasmiaans Gymnasium (825 m) for secondary education.
Baljon makelaars has published only the street and price on several channels.
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