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 13,070 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 4,802 homes in NesselandeCurrently there are 73 for sale and 7 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 13.070 residents. Of these, 49,5% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,8%). The other age groups are 21,0% for '25 to 45 years', 20,4% for '0 to 15 years', 14,6% for '15 to 25 years' and 12,3% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 51,9% is unmarried, 39,5% is married, 6,1% is divorced and 2,5% is widowed. 8.105 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.005 come from Europe and 3.955 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 4.830 households in Nesselande. 23,1% of these are single-person households, 24,0% households without children and 52,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Nesselande there are 9.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €57.600, which is €15.400 (36%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €43.800, which is €8.900 (26%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Nesselande are highly educated. 43,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 35,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 20,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 13.070 residents, around 78% are in paid employment, which amounts to 10.195 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Nesselande, 16% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.480 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Nesselande there are 4.802 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €593.000. 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, 76% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Nesselande are 2000-2010 (66%) and 2010-2020 (20%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 69 homes for sale in Nesselande. The most recently listed home is Francis Picabiastraat 14 by Huispedia. Over the past year, 290 homes were sold in Nesselande. On average, a home was sold within 68 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Nesselande over the past year was €739.897. This is 25% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €593.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.900.

Rental homes

There are 7 homes for rent in Nesselande. The most recent home is Bernard Canterstraat 8, offered by Your Real Estate. Over the past year, 50 homes were let in Nesselande. On average, a listing was let within 40 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Nesselande over the past year was €3.085 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €21 per month.

Energy

In Nesselande there are 3.269 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (66%), A+ (21%) and A++ (6%). On average, an address in Nesselande uses 3.150 kWh of electricity per year. This is 24% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 110 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 86% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
1,2 km
Hospital
1,3 km
Supermarket
1,2 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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9.0
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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
1,115Single-person households
1,160Households without children
2,555Households 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
€43,800 P.A.average per resident26% above the national average
€57,600 P.A.average per income recipient36% above the national average
81%of the employed are in paid employment
19%of the employed are self-employed
78%
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

Housing market in Nesselande

Sale price · Q4 2026
€690.720
average▼ 5,3%
€665.000
median▲ 10,8%
25 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.958
average▼ 2,5%
€4.808
medianstabiel
+40% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
69 days ▲ 158,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
276
sales in the past year
145 m²
average living area
+40%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
46 days ▲ 76,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
34
lettings in the past year
121 m²
average living area
+3%
more expensive than the national average

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
110
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Nesselande
3.150
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Nesselande

Which type of home is most common in Nesselande?

The housing stock is relatively young — 99% dates from after 1990.

How expensive are houses in Nesselande?

Over the past year a home for sale in Nesselande was listed for an average of €737,620 (€5,025 per m²). That is 40% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 5%.

What is the rent in Nesselande?

A rental home in Nesselande cost an average of €2,222 per month (€18 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 13,070 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%). 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 110 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Nesselande?

From Nesselande you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.2 km, a GP at 1.1 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 73 homes for sale and 7 homes for rent in Nesselande.

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