Nieuwe Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Burgemeester Meineszlaan is a typical Rotterdam starter home: compact, affordable and right in the thick of things. At 34 m² it's small, but with energy label C it's reasonably efficient for a 1920s building. The asking price of €225,000 is 56% below the neighbourhood average of €514,034, partly because of the size, but it's still a keen entry point into the Rotterdam market. For more context, see other studios in Rotterdam.
Nieuwe Westen is one of Rotterdam's most diverse areas, with a high density of shops, cafes and people. Residents give it a 7.2 out of 10. One resident calls it 'a jack of all trades', noting the mix of nationalities and activities for all ages, though they mention noise and litter issues. Another describes it as a 'quiet neighbourhood' during the day but less safe in the evening. The area is very urban (over 6,800 addresses per km²) and mostly pre-war housing. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk a five-minute walk away. Primary schools are close: Emmausschool and De van Oldenbarneveltschool are both a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Rotterdam Designcollege and Marnix Gymnasium are within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or garden within a five-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Rotterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Max Makelaars.
Details of this home
Burgemeester Meineszlaan 99C, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
I live in a noisy house myself and have a lot of noise from the neighbours. Which is why I'm looking for another house. But apart from that, it's a nice neighbourhood here. With many nationalities living together in one neighbourhood. There are many activities for all ages. And there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood. But in my flat, there are also people who unfortunately just throw rubbish down from their window. As a result, there are food scraps behind the houses near the storage units and on the roof of the storage units.
Auto-translated to English by AII find my neighbourhood safe during the day, less so in the evening. Many asylum seekers walk around, who spoil things.
Auto-translated to English by AIDistant, people live there but then again not really
Auto-translated to English by AINot bad but could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIHet nieuwe westen is a nice neighbourhood but with many points for improvement. These points are already being worked on hard and the situation is already much better compared to 5 years ago.
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About Burgemeester Meineszlaan 99C, Rotterdam
The asking price is 56% below the neighbourhood average of €514,034, but that average includes much larger homes. The price per square metre works out at about €6,618, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,725/m², so you're paying a premium for the small size. Given the compact floor area, the price is on the high side compared to other studios in the area.
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient for a property built in 1920, you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 29% of homes have label C, while 27% have label A and 20% have D or lower.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Residents give mixed views. One says it's safe during the day but less so in the evening, mentioning 'asylum seekers who spoil things'. Another notes litter problems from neighbours. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 1,224, but without context it's hard to compare.
Yes, Albert Heijn is just 394 metres away, a five-minute walk. Dirk is 659 metres, and there are also Aldi, Lidl and another Albert Heijn within a kilometre. So daily shopping is very convenient.
Primary schools Emmausschool and De van Oldenbarneveltschool are both about 200 metres away. For secondary education, Rotterdam Designcollege is 268 metres and Marnix Gymnasium is 397 metres. So there are several options within walking distance.
There are currently 140 homes for sale in Nieuwe Westen, with prices ranging from €150,000 to €1,895,000. Studios are a small segment, most homes are apartments (96% of the housing stock is flats).
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen
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