Nieuwe Werk

Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam

Neighbourhood in Rotterdam

Nieuwe Werk has 3,150 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,722 homes in Nieuwe WerkCurrently there are 66 for sale and 25 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Nieuwe WerkBased on registered homes

Nieuwe Werk is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Rotterdam, in the district Rotterdam Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 104 hectares, of which 69 hectares are land and 35 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05990118. The postcode area is 3011BT-3016GR.

Residents

Nieuwe Werk has 3.150 residents. Of these, 51,1% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (40,0%). The other age groups are 21,3% for '45 to 65 years', 20,0% for '15 to 25 years', 12,5% for '65 years or older' and 6,0% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 65,2% is unmarried, 27,3% is married, 5,4% is divorced and 1,9% is widowed. 1.555 residents originate from the Netherlands, 585 come from Europe and 1.010 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.025 households in Nieuwe Werk. 58,8% of these are single-person households, 30,9% households without children and 10,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons.

In Nieuwe Werk there are 2.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €55.500, which is €19.700 (55%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €50.100, which is €20.900 (72%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Nieuwe Werk are highly educated. 55,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 23,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 21,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.150 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.174 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (78%), while 22% are self-employed. In Nieuwe Werk, 13% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 350 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Nieuwe Werk there are 1.722 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €621.000. Of these, around 84% are occupied and 16% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 57% rental homes and 43% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 43% privately owned, 10% owned by housing associations and 47% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Nieuwe Werk are 1700-1900 (31%) and 2020 and later (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 57 homes for sale in Nieuwe Werk. The most recently listed home is Westzeedijk 80C by @Work Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 108 homes were sold in Nieuwe Werk. On average, a home was sold within 60 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Nieuwe Werk over the past year was €746.782. This is 20% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €621.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.150.

Rental homes

There are 18 homes for rent in Nieuwe Werk. The most recent home is Westzeedijk 140A, offered by D&S Vastgoed op Pararius. Over the past year, 245 homes were let in Nieuwe Werk. On average, a listing was let within 28 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Nieuwe Werk over the past year was €2.927 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €17 per month.

Energy

In Nieuwe Werk there are 2.060 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A++ (20%), G (17%) and A (16%). On average, an address in Nieuwe Werk uses 2.260 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 200 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 84% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
1,2 km
Hospital
0,5 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
2,3 km
Day nursery
0,9 km
Primary school
1,1 km
Secondary school
1,6 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,190Single-person households
625Households without children
210Households 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
€50,100 P.A.average per resident63% above the national average
€55,500 P.A.average per income recipient49% 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
Nieuwe Werk
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Nieuwe Werk

Sale price · Q3 2026
€737.750
average▼ 23,0%
€547.500
median▲ 46,0%
28 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€7.650
average▼ 35,3%
€7.312
medianstabiel
Rent · Q3 2026
€2.747
average▲ 9,9%
€2.205
median▲ 6,5%
21 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€27,7
average▲ 6,6%
€30,8
median▲ 19,7%

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
62 days
average time listed · vs. last year
60
sales in the past year
116 m²
average living area
€299.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
32 days
average time listed · vs. last year
103
lettings in the past year
99 m²
average living area
€1.150
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)
Nieuwe Werk
200
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Nieuwe Werk
2.260
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Nieuwe Werk

What does the housing stock in Nieuwe Werk look like?

The most common type is flats (98%).

How much does a home cost in Nieuwe Werk?

Over the past year a home for sale in Nieuwe Werk was listed for an average of €778,508 (€8,011 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 23%.

What is the average rent in Nieuwe Werk?

A rental home in Nieuwe Werk cost an average of €2,578 per month (€27 per m²).

Who lives in Nieuwe Werk?

Buurt Nieuwe Werk has 3,150 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (40%). Notably, 59% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Nieuwe Werk?

The housing supply in Nieuwe Werk is remarkably efficient: 86% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 200 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Nieuwe Werk?

From Nieuwe Werk you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 2.3 km, a primary school at 1.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Nieuwe Werk?

Right now you will find 66 homes for sale and 25 homes for rent in Nieuwe Werk.

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