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Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Goudsewagenstraat 23B sits right in the thick of things, in the lively Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood. At 40 m² it's a compact space, but with a price tag of €285,000 it's a notably affordable entry into the Rotterdam housing market, 52% below the average asking price in the area. That's partly because it's a studio, and studios in Rotterdam tend to be smaller and more budget-friendly than the average home.
Stadsdriehoek is the historic core of Rotterdam, packed with bars, restaurants and shops. It's densely populated, with mostly single-person households and a young, energetic vibe. Residents give it a 7.17 out of 10 on average, but opinions vary. One resident calls it an "Ideal location" and enjoyed their student days there. Another is less enthusiastic, describing a "Criminal drug neighbourhood next to the city" and mentioning issues with a coffee shop and homeless people. A third review sums it up as "A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement", praising the community and amenities but noting litter and a need for more green spaces. So it's a neighbourhood with character, you'll love the convenience, but it's not without its rough edges.
For groceries, you're spoilt for choice: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, Dirk is a couple of streets away, and Lidl is a five-minute walk. For schools, there's a special primary school (SBO Johannes-Martinus) a couple of streets away, and Lyceum Kralingen secondary school is about a five-minute walk. The area is extremely urban, with over 7,000 addresses per km², so you'll never be short of things to do.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Huysvisie Rotterdam, Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
Details of this home
Goudsewagenstraat 23B, Rotterdam
Good · 7 residents
Lived there during my student days
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 AIThe neighbourhood, to which I gave a satisfactory rating on the aspects of community, hygiene, housing, education, green spaces, amenities and accessibility, generally offers a pleasant living environment. The community is friendly and approachable, with residents who often know each other and occasionally come together for neighbourhood activities. However, there is room for more initiatives to further promote social cohesion. Regarding hygiene, the neighbourhood is well-maintained and predominantly clean, although in some places more attention to litter and maintenance would be desirable. The housing stock is diverse and offers a good mix of apartments, terraced houses and detached houses, which are generally in good condition. House prices are acceptable, but there may be some pressure on the housing market due to the popularity of the area. Educational facilities are adequate, with sufficient primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. The quality of the schools is average to good, but parents looking for specific types of education may have to rely on surrounding neighbourhoods. Green spaces are present and provide a pleasant environment where residents can walk, exercise or relax. However, some parts of the neighbourhood would benefit from more or better maintained green areas. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and sports facilities nearby, making daily life easy. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is also good, both by car and public transport, connecting the area to the city and other neighbourhoods. In summary, the neighbourhood is pleasant to live in, but there is room for improvement in some areas.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe centre is very dynamic and great to visit if you like to go out. Living there is different from visiting. It's not very tidy, relatively many tourists with different norms and values, and little greenery. You're surrounded by tall buildings and partying students who leave mess behind at the weekend. Furthermore, the neighbourhood is perfectly accessible thanks to good public transport and there are many shops and restaurants.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is perfect if you want to live centrally in Rotterdam while avoiding extreme crowds on the street. All amenities are within walking distance and you can reach all parts of the city by metro.
Auto-translated to English by AIStadsdriehoek is ideal to live in. Public transport, shops and supermarkets are very close by. You can do everything on foot. A downside of Stadsdriehoek is sometimes noise pollution. You know this in advance when you come to live here, but for me it's mainly about noise pollution on the Meent. Many people with faster cars often deliberately drive very hard through the street. This causes a lot of noise pollution and unrest. The municipality is already working on a campaign to keep faster cars out of the city centre. Finally, there is always something fun in the city or to watch from your balcony. In other neighbourhoods in Rotterdam you don't have that!
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About Goudsewagenstraat 23B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €285,000 is 52% below the average asking price in Stadsdriehoek (€597,954). However, this is a compact studio of 40 m², while the average home in the neighbourhood is 94 m². So the price per square metre is actually higher than the neighbourhood average. Given the small size and energy label D, the price seems in line with what you'd expect for a studio in this central location.
The energy label is D. That means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, you can expect higher heating costs compared to a more modern home. In Stadsdriehoek, most homes for sale have a better label: about 60% are label A or better. So this studio is on the less efficient side for the area.
Residents' opinions vary. One review mentions drug dealing and homeless people using porches as toilets, which they found unpleasant. Another review says the neighbourhood is generally pleasant but could use more attention to litter and maintenance. The total number of crimes reported in the area is 3,444, which is high, but that's typical for a very dense city centre. It's a mixed picture, you'll want to visit at different times of day to get a feel for it.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That's Rotterdam Centraal, which gives you connections across the country.
The nearest park or public garden is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Some residents feel the neighbourhood could use more green spaces, but there are parks within walking distance.
There are 217 homes for sale in Stadsdriehoek in total. Studios are a specific type, and you can see all studios in Rotterdam via the link on this page.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek
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