Nesselande

Nesselande, Rotterdam – “Modern, safe and chi...”

Neighbourhood in Rotterdam

8.6
Residents give Nesselande a very good ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Nesselande has 13,135 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 4,764 homes in NesselandeCurrently there are 75 for sale and 11 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in NesselandeBased on registered homes

Nesselande is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Rotterdam, in the district Prins Alexander The neighbourhood has a total area of 350 hectares, of which 287 hectares are land and 63 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05991468. The postcode area is 3059LA-3069ZD.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.6. They describe it as 'Modern, safe and child-friendly neighbourhood.', 'The best' and 'nice, really'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, safety, accessibility, education are seen as strong points.

Residents

Nesselande has 13.135 residents. Of these, 49,6% are men and 50,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,8%). The other age groups are 22,1% for '25 to 45 years', 21,4% for '0 to 15 years', 13,7% for '15 to 25 years' and 12,0% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 52,2% is unmarried, 39,4% is married, 6,1% is divorced and 2,4% is widowed. 8.250 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.005 come from Europe and 3.880 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 4.825 households in Nesselande. 22,5% of these are single-person households, 24,1% households without children and 53,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,7 persons.

In Nesselande there are 9.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €52.400, which is €16.600 (46%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €39.000, which is €9.800 (34%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Nesselande are highly educated. 43,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 34,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 22,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 13.135 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 9.326 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Nesselande, 15% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.410 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Nesselande there are 4.764 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €551.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 25% rental homes and 75% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Nesselande are 2000-2010 (76%) and 2010-2020 (11%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 66 homes for sale in Nesselande. The most recently listed home is Menorcalaan 33 by Ruseler Makelaars Nesselande op Pararius. Over the past year, 142 homes were sold in Nesselande. On average, a home was sold within 58 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Nesselande over the past year was €747.915. This is 36% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €551.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.953.

Rental homes

There are 7 homes for rent in Nesselande. The most recent home is Cypruslaan 215, offered by ikwilhuren.nl. Over the past year, 37 homes were let in Nesselande. On average, a listing was let within 36 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Nesselande over the past year was €2.484 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €22 per month.

Energy

In Nesselande there are 5.025 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (81%), A+ (8%) and B (6%). On average, an address in Nesselande uses 3.340 kWh of electricity per year. This is 19% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 160 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 88% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,2 km
Pharmacy
1,2 km
Hospital
1,5 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
3,7 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
3,0 km
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Family · Terraced house
29-10-2025
Modern, safe and child-friendly neighbourhood.

Nice neighbourhood to grow up in, quiet atmosphere on the street and you can walk well. The residents are moderately involved with each other but do greet each other friendly. There are several schools with good education and a sports club, which strengthens social cohesion. The metro, bus and two motorways nearby mean you can leave the neighbourhood quickly.

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Living alone · Apartment
13-07-2024
The best

Very good, but a bit dirty and lots of people sometimes

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7.3
floris s
Family · Terraced house
31-05-2024
nice, really

in my experience, the neighbourhood doesn't have much contact with each other

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,085Single-person households
1,165Households without children
2,575Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€39,000 P.A.average per resident27% above the national average
€52,400 P.A.average per income recipient40% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Nesselande
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Nesselande

Sale price · Q3 2026
€697.518
average▼ 15,5%
€595.000
median▼ 4,8%
28 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€5.028
average▲ 1,7%
€4.941
median▲ 5,1%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
76 days ▲ 185,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
83
sales in the past year
148 m²
average living area
€375.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
45 days
average time listed · vs. last year
14
lettings in the past year
114 m²
average living area
€1.375
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Nesselande
160
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Nesselande
3.340
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Nesselande

Which type of home is most common in Nesselande?

The housing stock is relatively young — 98% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (40%).

How expensive are houses in Nesselande?

Over the past year a home for sale in Nesselande was listed for an average of €770,042 (€5,063 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 15%.

What is the rent in Nesselande?

A rental home in Nesselande cost an average of €1,895 per month (€16 per m²).

Is Nesselande a nice place to live?

Residents give Nesselande a 8.6 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Especially safety (9.7) scores well; community (7.7) receives the lowest rating.

Who lives in Nesselande?

Buurt Nesselande has 13,135 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 53% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Nesselande?

The housing supply in Nesselande is remarkably efficient: 98% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 160 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Nesselande?

From Nesselande you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.2 km, a railway station at 3.7 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Nesselande?

Right now you will find 75 homes for sale and 11 homes for rent in Nesselande. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 75 days — relatively long for the current market.

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