Zuidwijk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a rental home on Ruigenhoek in Rotterdam, but it does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. The rent is €864 per month, which is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,188, a keen price compared to other rentals in the area. For context, the neighbourhood has a range of rental homes in Rotterdam with varying sizes and prices.
Zuidwijk is a densely populated part of Rotterdam with over 13,800 residents. It's a very urban area, with an address density of 2,756 per km². The population is mixed: about a quarter are under 25, and a third are between 25 and 45. Households are split fairly evenly between singles, couples with children, and couples without. Based on four reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One resident calls it "Quiet" and rates it 7.88. Another says: "Nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood" (7.13). A third describes it as "Unpleasant neighbourhood", noting: "Dirty, full of shady types and homeless people who aggressively ask for money. There are plenty of supermarkets, but otherwise only one chemist, Kruidvat. And a few food shops, but almost all of them close early. As for other types of shops, Zuidplein is the nearest option, the neighbourhood doesn't have any. Accessibility is also substandard. Only one bus line runs through the neighbourhood, which is always packed. All in all, an unpleasant neighbourhood." The neighbourhood Zuidwijk has a high crime rate, with 1,087 total offences recorded.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. There are also several other supermarkets within walking distance. For families, primary schools are close by: De Toermalijn is a five-minute walk and Steven Stemerdingschool is 260 metres away. Secondary schools are also nearby, including Vak College Zuidrand. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden just 200 metres away, and a restaurant is 400 metres from the street. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, but this particular area has limited public transport, the nearest train station is 3.6 km away.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Direct Wonen and Rent an Apartment on Pararius. The agent has not published full specifications such as the property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label, so the listing is incomplete.
Details of this home
Ruigenhoek, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 4 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AINice house, not such a nice neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIDirty, full of shady types and homeless people who aggressively ask for money. There are plenty of supermarkets, but otherwise only one chemist, Kruidvat. And a few food shops, but almost all of them close early. As for other types of shops, Zuidplein is the nearest option, the neighbourhood doesn't have any. Accessibility is also substandard. Only one bus line runs through the neighbourhood, which is always packed. All in all, an unpleasant neighbourhood. Unpleasant people. Unpleasant surroundings. Unpleasant accessibility. Unpleasant amenities.
Auto-translated to English by AIPros Lots of green, well maintained. Pleasant living and social control is okay. Many amenities nearby. Cons Safety is not great in my opinion. Police should patrol more often. Parking is a nightmare.
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Data from Zuidwijk
47 within 5 km
136 within 5 km
About Ruigenhoek, Rotterdam
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on the listing.
The rent of €864 is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,188, making it a keen price. However, without knowing the floor area or property type, it's hard to compare directly. The neighbourhood median rent is also €864, so it's at the lower end of the market.
Zuidwijk is a very urban area with a high population density. Residents have mixed reviews: some find it quiet, while others describe it as unpleasant due to dirt, aggressive begging, and limited amenities. The neighbourhood has many supermarkets but few other shops, and public transport is limited to one bus line.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 480 metres, about a five-minute walk. PLUS is 689 metres away, and Dirk is 1.3 km. There are several other supermarkets within walking distance.
Yes, primary schools De Toermalijn (220 metres) and Steven Stemerdingschool (260 metres) are within a few minutes' walk. Secondary schools like Vak College Zuidrand (285 metres) and Het Praktijkcollege Zuidwijk (504 metres) are also close.
Public transport is limited. Only one bus line runs through the neighbourhood, which residents say is always packed. The nearest train station is 3.6 km away, so a car or bike is more practical for longer journeys.
The neighbourhood recorded 1,087 total offences, which is relatively high. Some residents mention feeling unsafe due to aggressive begging and shady characters. It's worth considering if safety is a priority.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zuidwijk
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