Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 44 m² studio on Frans Bekkerstraat 80B in Rotterdam is a practical starting point for someone looking for their own space in the city. The energy label B keeps running costs manageable, and the price of €190,000 is keen, 42% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €326,555. For context, that's a significant gap, partly because the home is 49% smaller than the typical Oud Charlois home. If you're exploring the market, have a look at other studios in Rotterdam to see what else is available.
Oud Charlois is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 14,000 residents and a very high address density (3,525 per km²). It's a young area, many residents are between 25 and 45, and a third of households have children. Reviews from six residents give an average score of 6.91, but opinions vary widely. One resident calls it "Ghetto" and mentions "many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." Another says it's "Poor Charlois" and describes feeling unsafe. But a third review is simply "Cosy" and calls it a "Great neighbourhood." So it's a place with contrasts, you'd want to visit at different times to get a feel for it. Read more about the neighbourhood Oud Charlois.
For daily errands, the MCD supermarket is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Obs Charlois is a couple of streets away, Wilhelminaschool is just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are a bit further, but still within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city, though the nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so you'll rely on trams and buses for longer trips.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Van der Wiel Makelaardij & Taxaties, Vastgoed Nederland, Huispedia, and Funda.
Details of this home
Frans Bekkerstraat 80B, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 6 residents
Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on a nice street with friendly neighbours. Most people say hello on the street, which was different in the village where we used to live. Because this is a close-knit neighbourhood, it's nice and pleasant that people look out for each other. The butcher/supermarket around the corner is unfortunately gone, so we walk to the MCD. Perfectly doable. Public transport is also within walking distance. It's a shame that sometimes household items are left outside and that when bins are overflowing, rubbish is placed next to them. That's why hygiene scores a bit lower here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have seen and experienced nasty things here. More and more old Rotterdammers are dying and newcomers are replacing them, all kinds of newcomers. The neighbourhood is full of plastic and rubbish on the grass patches and people sometimes throw dirty nappies from balconies into the harbour. Painful to see but the Municipality of Rotterdam keeps it reasonably well maintained, though they could send litter pickers more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my opinion and experience, I find Oud Charlois a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. It feels like a village within a city. With lots of greenery, playgrounds. Centrally located, you can be in the city centre/Zuidplein/Feijenoord in 10 minutes. I wouldn't want to live in any other neighbourhood.
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Data from Oud Charlois
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About Frans Bekkerstraat 80B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €190,000 is 42% below the average asking price in Oud Charlois (€326,555) and also below the median of €300,000. However, the home is also 49% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 86 m². Given the compact size and the mixed reviews of the area, the price seems in line with what you'd expect for a studio in this part of Rotterdam.
The energy label is B, which is quite efficient. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In Oud Charlois, about 20% of homes have label A, 20% label B, and 25% label C, so this home is above average in terms of energy performance.
Safety is a concern for some residents. In the past year, there were 819 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood, which is high given the population. Two out of three resident reviews mention feeling unsafe, with references to junkies, harassment, and rubbish. However, one review calls it a 'great neighbourhood.' It's best to visit the area yourself, especially in the evening, to form your own opinion.
The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the neighbourhood has good tram connections, one resident specifically mentioned the tram as a positive.
Yes, the MCD supermarket is just 280 metres away, so you can do your daily shopping on foot. Aldi and PLUS are about 900-1000 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For a wider selection, Dirk and Albert Heijn are about 1.5 km away.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Obs Charlois (170 m), Wilhelminaschool (234 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Triangel (403 m). For secondary education, the nearest is Yulius Reijerwaard College (423 m) and Schreuder College (425 m), both special education schools. General secondary schools are about 0.7 km away.
At 44 m², this studio is on the smaller side. The average floor area for homes sold in Oud Charlois is 86 m², so this is about half that size. It's typical for a studio, but if you need more space, you might want to look at larger apartments in the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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