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Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 93 m² apartment on Zwaluwstraat in Oud Charlois dates from 1938 and has an energy label B, so it's reasonably efficient for its age. The asking price of €325,000 is in line with the neighbourhood average, where the typical price per m² is around €3,964. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one sits comfortably within the local market.
Oud Charlois is a dense, urban area with over 14,000 residents and a very high address density (3,525 per km²). Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it "Ghetto", mentioning "many junkies and psychiatric people" and rubbish, though noting the tram connection as a positive. Another says "It's not Charlois anymore" and describes feeling unsafe. But a third review is titled "Cosy" and simply says "Great neighbourhood". Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.91. The neighbourhood Oud Charlois has a mix of households, with many singles and a fair share of families.
For your morning bread, MCD is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a couple of streets away. Schools are close: Hugo de Groot secondary school is on your doorstep, and Ibn i-Sina primary school is a short walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of amenities, with a park or garden just a couple of streets away and a GP within walking distance.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including DPS Properties B.V., Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Zwaluwstraat 25B, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 6 residents
Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on a nice street with friendly neighbours. Most people say hello on the street, which was different in the village where we used to live. Because this is a close-knit neighbourhood, it's nice and pleasant that people look out for each other. The butcher/supermarket around the corner is unfortunately gone, so we walk to the MCD. Perfectly doable. Public transport is also within walking distance. It's a shame that sometimes household items are left outside and that when bins are overflowing, rubbish is placed next to them. That's why hygiene scores a bit lower here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have seen and experienced nasty things here. More and more old Rotterdammers are dying and newcomers are replacing them, all kinds of newcomers. The neighbourhood is full of plastic and rubbish on the grass patches and people sometimes throw dirty nappies from balconies into the harbour. Painful to see but the Municipality of Rotterdam keeps it reasonably well maintained, though they could send litter pickers more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my opinion and experience, I find Oud Charlois a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. It feels like a village within a city. With lots of greenery, playgrounds. Centrally located, you can be in the city centre/Zuidplein/Feijenoord in 10 minutes. I wouldn't want to live in any other neighbourhood.
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Data from Oud Charlois
76 within 5 km
172 within 5 km
About Zwaluwstraat 25B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €325,000 is close to the neighbourhood average of €326,555 and slightly above the median of €300,000. At €3,495 per m², it's below the average per m² of €3,964, so it appears reasonably priced for the size and location.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good for a pre-war building. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so you can expect moderate heating costs compared to older properties with lower labels.
Reviews are mixed. Some residents report issues with nuisance and feeling unsafe, while others find it cosy. The neighbourhood has a total of 819 crimes recorded, which is relatively high, but it's worth visiting to get your own impression.
The nearest tram connection is mentioned positively by residents. The train station is 4.9 km away, so trams and buses are the main options for getting around Rotterdam.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Hugo de Groot secondary school is just 100 m away, and Ibn i-Sina primary school is 223 m. Other options like Portus Juliana and Wilhelminaschool are also close.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with many singles (3,770 one-person households) and families with children (2,030). Owner-occupied homes make up 32% of the housing stock, so it's a mix of owners and renters.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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