Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 52 m² apartment in a stately 1890 building sits on the Westzeedijk, one of Rotterdam's grand old streets. The energy label is A, so it's efficient despite its age. At €535,000, the asking price is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €906,868, a keen price for this part of town. For context, the median price in Nieuwe Werk is exactly €535,000, so it's in line with what's typical here. Compare with other apartments in Rotterdam.
Nieuwe Werk is a small, dense neighbourhood right by the Maas. With 3,150 residents packed into a high-density area (4,172 addresses per km²), it's very urban. Most households are singles (1,190 out of 2,025), and only 210 have children. The vibe is young and professional, 60% of residents are between 25 and 65. The neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk has a mix of old and new buildings, with half built before 1945. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
Your daily bread run is a 69-metre walk to Albert Heijn, literally on your doorstep. For a different selection, SPAR is just around the corner. Two primary schools are a couple of streets away: Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje. For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including VENK makelaars taxateurs.
Details of this home
Westzeedijk 74C, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
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About Westzeedijk 74C, Rotterdam
The asking price is exactly the neighbourhood median, so it's in line with what other homes in Nieuwe Werk sell for. Compared to the average asking price of €906,868, it's 41% lower, but that average is skewed by very large and expensive properties. Given the 52 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €10,288, which is above the neighbourhood average of €7,728 per m². So while the total price is typical, you're paying a premium per square metre.
Nieuwe Werk is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a high population density. It's popular among singles and young professionals, over half of households are one-person. There are few children, so it's not a typical family area. The housing stock is a mix, with many pre-war buildings. Crime is relatively high (410 incidents reported), but that's common for a city-centre location. The park (Park of Plantsoen) is just 200 metres away, offering green space nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. That's a bit far for a daily commute on foot, but Rotterdam's tram and metro network is extensive, so you'll have other public transport options nearby.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (330 m) and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (350 m). For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 625 metres away, about a seven-minute walk. Several other schools are within 1 km, so options are plentiful.
Yes, the listing states energy label A, which is very efficient. For a building from 1890, that's impressive and suggests significant modernisation, likely including double glazing, good insulation, and an efficient heating system. In the neighbourhood, about 70% of homes have label A or better, so it's in line with the local trend.
At 52 m², this apartment is 64% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 145 m². That's a significant difference, most homes in Nieuwe Werk are much larger. However, the price reflects that, and for a single person or couple, 52 m² can be perfectly comfortable. The compact size also means lower maintenance and utility costs.
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