A bright and efficient apartment in Oud Crooswijk
This 61 m² apartment on Crooswijkseweg in Rotterdam's Oud Crooswijk neighbourhood is a modern, energy-efficient home with an A++ label. Built in 1986, it offers a compact but well-designed layout. At €536,850, the asking price was 16% above the neighbourhood average of €463,344, which was on the high side given the smaller floor area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 17 July 2026.
Oud Crooswijk: a mixed, lively neighbourhood
Oud Crooswijk is a dense urban area with a very high address density (6,690 per km²). It's home to a diverse mix of residents, including many families and singles. Based on four reviews, opinions are mixed. One resident says: "Despite all the rubbish on the streets, it is a nice child-friendly neighbourhood with many schools in the area and shops are easily accessible." Another notes: "Many people just throw everything on the street and the municipality of Rotterdam just leaves it lying around. Otherwise, it's quite nice to live here." A third calls it "cosy" and "safe". The neighbourhood Oud Crooswijk has a young population, with many under 45.
Daily life on Crooswijkseweg
For your daily shopping, you have a SPAR express just around the corner, an Aldi a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby, including Oscar Romero and Koningin Wilhelminaschool, both within a few minutes' walk. The Rudolf Steiner College for secondary education is also just around the corner. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Makelaarskantoor Langejan.
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About Crooswijkseweg 72, Rotterdam
Was €536,850 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 16% above the average asking price in Oud Crooswijk (€463,344) and also above the median of €460,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (61 m² vs 93 m²). The price per m² worked out to about €8,800, which was high compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,302 per m². So it was priced at a premium, partly due to its excellent energy label A++.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has an energy label A++, which is the highest rating. This meant very low energy costs for heating and hot water. In Oud Crooswijk, 20% of homes have label A+ or better, and 40% have label A, so this home is among the most efficient in the neighbourhood.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
Oud Crooswijk has many families: about 30% of households have children. There are several primary schools within walking distance, like Oscar Romero (298 m) and Koningin Wilhelminaschool (335 m). Residents describe it as child-friendly, though some mention litter as a downside.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
You have a SPAR express at 424 m, an Aldi at 441 m, and an Albert Heijn at 536 m. For dining, restaurants are about 500 m away. A GP and a park are both within a 10-minute walk. The city centre of Rotterdam is easily reachable by bike or tram.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. This gives you direct connections to Rotterdam Centraal and other cities.
What is the crime rate like in Oud Crooswijk?
In the most recent data, there were 461 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. That's relatively high for a residential area, but residents in reviews say it feels safe. As one put it: "it's also safe here."
