Nieuwe Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Nieuwe Binnenweg sits in the thick of Rotterdam's Delfshaven district. Built in 1907, it has an E energy label, so heating costs are something to budget for. At 54 m² and €300,000, the price is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €514,034, partly because the home is smaller than the typical 111 m² in the area. For context, the apartments in Rotterdam market shows a wide range, and this one is priced keenly for its size.
The neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen is densely urban with over 19,000 residents and a high address density. It's a place of contrasts, as five reviews show. One resident calls it "a jack of all trades," noting the mix of nationalities and activities, but also mentions noise and litter. Another finds it "quiet" during the day but less safe in the evening. A third simply says "distant, people live there but then again not really." The area has many single-person households and a young population, with most homes built before 1945.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: CBS Mozaiek and De Vierambacht are both a five-minute walk. For secondary education, MEX010 is also within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, with a park or public garden a couple of streets away and a restaurant on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van Kleef NVM Makelaars and also appears on Pararius, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Nieuwe Binnenweg 357A, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
I live in a noisy house myself and have a lot of noise from the neighbours. Which is why I'm looking for another house. But apart from that, it's a nice neighbourhood here. With many nationalities living together in one neighbourhood. There are many activities for all ages. And there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood. But in my flat, there are also people who unfortunately just throw rubbish down from their window. As a result, there are food scraps behind the houses near the storage units and on the roof of the storage units.
Auto-translated to English by AII find my neighbourhood safe during the day, less so in the evening. Many asylum seekers walk around, who spoil things.
Auto-translated to English by AIDistant, people live there but then again not really
Auto-translated to English by AINot bad but could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIHet nieuwe westen is a nice neighbourhood but with many points for improvement. These points are already being worked on hard and the situation is already much better compared to 5 years ago.
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About Nieuwe Binnenweg 357A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €300,000 is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €514,034, but the apartment is also smaller than average at 54 m². The price per square metre works out at about €5,556, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,725 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the square metres you get.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, only about 20% of homes in Nieuwe Westen have a label D or lower. An E label means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills. It's worth checking the insulation and heating system before buying.
Resident reviews give a mixed picture. One says the area feels safe during the day but less so in the evening, mentioning "many asylum seekers walk around, who spoil things." Another review notes noise from neighbours and litter. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 1,224, but without context it's hard to compare.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride. The high address density (6,837 addresses per km²) suggests good urban connectivity.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.4 km away, so about a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very urban, but you don't have to go far for some green.
The neighbourhood has many single-person households (over 5,200) and a young population, the largest age group is 25-45. Only 26% of homes are owner-occupied, so this apartment is part of a minority of owner-occupied properties in a largely rental area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen