Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 170 m² apartment on the Saftlevenstraat sits in the lively Oude Westen, a neighbourhood that blends city energy with a village-like core. Built in 1888 and with an A energy label, it combines character with efficiency. At €875,000, the asking price is 54% above the neighbourhood average of €569,681, which is on the high side, but the floor area is 48% larger than the typical 115 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Residents give the Oude Westen a 7.02 out of 10 based on two reviews. One calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment." Another says: "The neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe." They also note: "The location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings." The neighbourhood Oude Westen is densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages.
For daily groceries, a SPAR express is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Ekoplaza and an AH to go are also a couple of streets away. Schools are close: the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and KC Het Oude Westen primary school is a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, with museums, restaurants, and public transport within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including VERRA Makelaars, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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Saftlevenstraat 2A, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
nice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
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About Saftlevenstraat 2A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 54% above the neighbourhood average of €569,681, but the apartment is also 48% larger than the typical 115 m² in the Oude Westen. The price per square metre works out at about €5,147, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €5,177 per m². So while the total price is high, it reflects the extra space and the A energy label.
Residents give it a 7.02 out of 10. One says it's a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment." Another mentions nuisance from drug use and feeling unsafe at times, but also appreciates the location near shops, museums, and restaurants, and notes that the street is quiet in the evenings. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages and many single-person households.
The Oude Westen is well connected by metro, tram, and bus. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The city centre, museums, and restaurants are within walking distance.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, 35% of homes have label A and 26.7% have A+ or better.
Yes, a SPAR express is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is a few minutes' walk away. Schools include the Erasmiaans Gymnasium (a five-minute walk) and KC Het Oude Westen primary school (a couple of streets away).
There are 47 homes for sale in the Oude Westen, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €2,250,000. The average price is €569,681 and the median is €500,000. Apartments like this one are rare in terms of size and energy efficiency.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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