Kop van Zuid, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 127 m² apartment on the Wilhelminakade sits in the heart of Rotterdam's Kop van Zuid, a lively neighbourhood with a distinctly urban feel. The building dates from 2013 and has energy label C. At €3,750 per month, the rent is 53% above the neighbourhood average of €2,457, which is on the high side, but the home is also 26% larger than the typical rental in the area. For context, the price per m² (€29.53) is above the local average of €24.53, reflecting the premium for a newer, larger apartment. You can compare this with other apartments in Rotterdam.
The Kop van Zuid is a dense, urban district with 2,800 residents and a very high address density (4,639 per km²). It's a young area: most inhabitants are between 25 and 45, and households are small (average 1.5 people). There are few children, and the housing stock is entirely apartments, no family homes. The neighbourhood has a lively, city-centre feel, with plenty of restaurants and cafes just around the corner. Crime figures are relatively high (548 incidents), but that's typical for a central urban area. This is the neighbourhood Kop van Zuid.
Your daily shopping is a breeze: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at just 76 metres. For a wider selection, Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance, including two secondary schools: Young Rotterdam vmbo and De Passie Rotterdam. For primary education, De Schalm Katendrecht and De Pijler are both a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is well connected, with a train station 2.3 km away and plenty of restaurants within a few minutes' walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including VERRA Makelaars, Funda, Pararius, Vastgoed Nederland and Huispedia. The rent is €3,750 per month, and the listing is active on all these platforms.
Details of this home
Wilhelminakade 557, Rotterdam
Data from Kop van Zuid
Data from Kop van Zuid
93 within 5 km
200 within 5 km
About Wilhelminakade 557, Rotterdam
The rent is 53% above the neighbourhood average of €2,457, and the price per m² (€29.53) is also higher than the local average of €24.53. However, the apartment is 26% larger than the typical rental in Kop van Zuid (127 m² vs 101 m²), and it's a modern building from 2013. So while it's on the high side, you're paying for extra space and a newer build.
The energy label is C. This means the home has reasonable energy efficiency, not the best, but far from the worst. You can expect moderate heating costs, though exact amounts depend on usage. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, but this home's label is stated in the listing.
Kop van Zuid is very popular among young professionals. Over half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are singles or couples without children. The area is dense and urban, with restaurants and a supermarket within a few minutes' walk. The train station is 2.3 km away, so commuting is feasible.
Albert Heijn is just 76 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Jumbo is 730 metres away, and there are two more supermarkets within a kilometre: another Albert Heijn at 861 m and a Lidl at 963 m. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Yes, several. For secondary education, Young Rotterdam vmbo (635 m) and De Passie Rotterdam (681 m) are both within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools include De Schalm Katendrecht (773 m) and De Pijler (819 m). There's also OBS Nelson Mandela at 962 m.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
The neighbourhood recorded 548 incidents in the latest data. That's relatively high, but typical for a dense urban area with a lot of nightlife and foot traffic. It's something to be aware of, but many residents enjoy the lively atmosphere.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kop van Zuid
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