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Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Van Speykstraat sits in the lively Oude Westen, a neighbourhood full of energy and convenience. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,430 per month, the rent is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €2,155, which is keen for a studio in this area. For context, studios in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban area with a mix of students, young professionals and families. Based on two reviews, residents appreciate the central location and entertainment options. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment." Another notes that while the area has "lots of potential," there are issues with nuisance and safety, particularly from drug-related activity. They also mention heavy traffic on some streets. The neighbourhood has a strong core of neighbours who organise events and send newsletters. With an address density of 6,709 addresses per km², it's one of the most urban areas in Rotterdam. Learn more about the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR express and Coop a couple of streets away. For fresh produce, Ekoplaza is also within walking distance. Families have several schools nearby: KC Het Oude Westen primary school is a couple of streets away, and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum secondary school is on your doorstep. The area is well connected by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Rental Rotterdam.
Details of this home
Van Speykstraat 149B-03, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
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!
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About Van Speykstraat 149B-03, Rotterdam
The rent of €1,430 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €2,155 for rental properties, and the floor area of 42 m² is 43% smaller than the average of 74 m². Given that it's a studio, the price is keen compared to the local market, where the median rent is €2,400. However, the energy label is not stated, which could affect running costs.
The Oude Westen is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Residents describe it as lively with plenty of entertainment, but some mention nuisance from street activity and safety concerns. The neighbourhood has a mix of students and long-term residents, with community initiatives like newsletters and events. It's well connected by public transport and close to shops and restaurants.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 214 metres, just around the corner. Other options include SPAR express (338 m), Coop (374 m), Aldi (379 m), and Ekoplaza (458 m), all within a five-minute walk.
Several schools are within walking distance. Het Praktijkcollege Centrum secondary school is just 66 metres away, on your doorstep. KC Het Oude Westen primary school is 134 metres away, and Schakelschool de Gaffel primary school is 242 metres away. Erasmiaans Gymnasium secondary school is 446 metres away.
The train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The area is also well served by metro, tram and bus lines.
This means the home's energy efficiency is unknown, which could affect heating and electricity costs. The agent has not provided this information.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions feeling unsafe due to nuisance from confused people, drug deals, and sleepers in porches. Another review notes it's a "perfect spot" with plenty of entertainment. The neighbourhood has a total of 1,175 reported crimes, but this figure covers all types of incidents.
The neighbourhood has many students and young professionals, with a high proportion of one-person households (3,140 out of 5,440 households). After moves, houses often become student or shared households. Some residents wish for more long-term residents to build community.
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