Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Wijnbrugstraat sits right in the thick of things, with the city's energy on your doorstep. Built in 2009, it has an A energy label, so heating costs should be modest. At €2,500 a month for 74 m², the price is a bit above the neighbourhood average of €2,296, but that reflects the modern build and central location. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one is on the higher side.
Stadsdriehoek is the historic core of Rotterdam, packed with bars, restaurants and shops. It's a dense, lively area with a young population, many singles and students. Based on seven reviews, residents give it a 7.2 out of 10. One resident says: "Lived there during my student days." Another notes: "The neighbourhood generally offers a pleasant living environment. The community is friendly and approachable." However, some mention issues with drug dealing and cleanliness near coffee shops. For more, see the Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, a SPAR is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Willibrord and Jan Prins, both about a five-minute walk away. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. For broader amenities, the municipality of Rotterdam offers everything you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Riva Rentals and Pararius.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Wijnbrugstraat 230, Rotterdam
The rent of €2,500 is above the neighbourhood average of €2,296 and the median of €2,250. For 74 m², that works out to about €33.78 per m², compared to the neighbourhood average of €26.19 per m². So it's on the high side, but the modern build and central location may justify the premium.
Stadsdriehoek is the historic centre of Rotterdam, very lively with many restaurants, bars and shops. It's densely populated, mostly with young singles and students. Residents rate it 7.2 out of 10. Some praise the friendly community, while others note issues with drug dealing and litter near coffee shops.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 204 metres, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is 362 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Willibrord is 372 metres away, Jan Prins is 424 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is 733 metres. Secondary schools are about 1.2 km away.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating and electricity costs should be relatively low compared to older properties with lower labels.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other parts of Rotterdam and beyond.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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!
Auto-translated to English by AIPros: 1 minute from the centre, cosy, metro easily accessible Cons: - cars can drive very fast - it's mainly apartments (buildings), so when you walk home at night there's really no one to be seen and that's a bit scary.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €609,982 | €499,000 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,347 | – |
| Rent price | €2,312 p/m | €2,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
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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 AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
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!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €649,984 | €518,295 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,408 | – |
| Rent price | €2,274 p/m | €2,208 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €508,604 | €438,153 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,987 | – |
| Rent price | €2,141 p/m | €2,081 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Wijnbrugstraat 230, Rotterdam
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