Bergpolder, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Insulindestraat is a typical pre-war Rotterdam apartment: compact, with high ceilings and original details. At €310,000, the asking price is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €390,956, which makes it a keen entry point into the market, especially given the small floor area of 40 m². For context, studios in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Bergpolder is a mixed area where gentrification is slowly taking hold. One resident describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement", noting that "many apartments have been renovated, there is an influx of nice new residents, and the location is ideal." Another says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." The neighbourhood has a high density (5,956 addresses per km²) and is dominated by pre-war housing (92.4% built before 1945). Most homes are rentals, with only 33% owner-occupied. The neighbourhood Bergpolder is popular with young professionals and students.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi is equally close. A five-minute walk brings you to PLUS for a bigger shop. The nearest primary school, Imelda, is on your doorstep, and Montessori Mavo secondary school is a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, with a park or garden just 0.3 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schildtvoorde NVM Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Insulindestraat 229A01, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people.
Auto-translated to English by AIBergpolder has improved significantly in recent years. Many apartments have been renovated, there is an influx of nice new residents, and the location is ideal. You do notice a clear difference in lifestyle between the old and new residents, but that is not disturbing in itself. Gentrification is underway, following the surrounding neighbourhoods, but is somewhat controlled by the large stock of (social) rental homes in the area. The result is that you can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker. Everyone lives together harmoniously, but within their own bubble. Houses are old, very old, so they often need some love if they haven't been renovated yet. But the location is perfect, and there are many beautiful inner gardens that compensate for the bare streets. Everything you need is within walking distance. I think the arrival of the Hofbogenpark will give the neighbourhood a further boost. The greenery is still a bit sparse in some places in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfriendly neighbourhood..everyone on their own island..houses damp and poor in winter..bloody hot in summer.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, often many outings and organisations that are made here for children as well as for adults, good causes are achieved and good environment
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly quiet living, though expensive, the Schieweg is often messy and there should be more benches in the neighbourhood. Here and there some green spots to enjoy nature. Supermarkets are a bit of a walk away, but there's a chip shop and a convenience store on every street corner. The Schieweg also has its own tram stop with frequent trams. Buses are scarce in the area.
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About Insulindestraat 229A01, Rotterdam
The asking price is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €390,956, but the studio is also 52% smaller than the average home in Bergpolder (83 m²). At €7,750 per m², it is above the neighbourhood average of €5,120 per m², so you pay a premium for the compact size. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value a small, centrally located studio.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war home. In Bergpolder, 42.3% of homes have label C, and 33.3% have D or lower. Label C means reasonable insulation, but heating costs will be moderate, not as low as a modern home, but not excessive either.
Bergpolder is very walkable. Supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Aldi are within 200 m, and a park is 0.3 km away. The area is densely built with many pre-war apartments, so streets can feel bare, but there are inner gardens. Public transport is good, with a train station 2.2 km away.
Residents describe it as a mixed area where old and new residents coexist. One says: "You can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker. Everyone lives together harmoniously, but within their own bubble." Another notes that houses are old and often need renovation, but the location is perfect.
There are 141 homes for sale in Bergpolder, but the exact number of studios is not stated. The average price for all homes is €390,956, and the average size is 83 m². Studios are a small segment of the market, so competition may vary.
In the most recent data, there were 556 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is a relatively high number for a dense urban area, but it includes a wide range of offences. The neighbourhood is generally considered safe, though some residents note a mix of lifestyles.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergpolder
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