Drievriendenstraat 12B
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodA studio in the heart of Rotterdam
This studio on Drievriendenstraat in the Oude Westen is a compact city base with a lot of character. At 38 m² it is small, but the layout is efficient and the energy label B means running costs should be manageable. The asking price of €275,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €577,128, which makes it a keen entry point into Rotterdam's owner-occupied market. For more context, see other studios in Rotterdam.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood
The Oude Westen is a lively, central area with a mix of students, young professionals and long-term residents. Based on two reviews, opinions are divided: one resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment", while another describes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", citing drug-related issues and heavy traffic. The same reviewer notes a strong core of neighbours who organise events and send newsletters. The area scores a 7.02 out of 10 overall. For more on the area, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: an Aldi is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Dirk are a couple of streets away. For school runs, primary school Augustinus is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Mavo Centraal and Wolfert RISS Senior Campus are within a ten-minute walk. The Nieuwe Binnenweg with its shops and restaurants is on your doorstep, and the city centre museums and eateries are a short stroll. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
Source and availability
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Baljon makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Drievriendenstraat 12B, Rotterdam
Is €275,000 a fair price for this studio?
The asking price of €275,000 is 52% below the average asking price in the Oude Westen (€577,128), but the studio is also 67% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 115 m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you would expect for a studio of this type in this area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B is quite efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older or less efficient homes. The label does not tell you about the specific insulation or heating system, but it is a good sign for running costs.
How is the Oude Westen neighbourhood?
The Oude Westen is a central, lively area with a high density of shops, restaurants and cultural venues. It scores 7.02 out of 10 from two reviews. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment", while another mentions nuisance from drug-related activity and traffic, but also highlights a strong community with newsletters and events. The area has a mix of students, young professionals and families.
What amenities are nearby?
An Aldi is just around the corner (327 m), and Albert Heijn and Dirk are within a five-minute walk. Primary school Augustinus is 280 m away, and secondary schools like Mavo Centraal and Wolfert RISS Senior Campus are within 500 m. The Nieuwe Binnenweg with its shops and restaurants is on your doorstep, and the city centre is a short walk.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk. The area is also well connected by tram and bus, with several stops nearby.
What is the property type and size?
This is a studio with a floor area of 38 m². It was built in 1883, so it has a classic city-centre feel. The exact layout is not described in the listing, but studios typically combine living, sleeping and kitchen in one open space.
Experiences from Oude Westen
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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!
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Oude Westen
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €573,125 | €490,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,212 | – |
| Rent price | €2,245 p/m | €2,425 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam Centrum
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
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Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
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!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €650,884 | €523,692 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,411 | – |
| Rent price | €2,264 p/m | €2,206 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €506,901 | €438,101 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,961 | – |
| Rent price | €2,134 p/m | €2,067 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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Drievriendenstraat 12B, Rotterdam
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