Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a rare find: a recently built terraced house from 2016, tucked away on Bajonetstraat in Rotterdam's Oude Westen. With 132 m² of living space and a huge 3204 m² plot, it stands out in a neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1945. The asking price of €679,000 is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €569,681, reflecting its size and new-build status. For context, terraced houses in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is on the high side.
The Oude Westen is a lively, central area with a very high address density (6709 addresses per km²). It's a mix of students, young professionals and families, with many single-person households. Two residents have shared their experiences: one calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another says: "The 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." They also note that "the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus" and that "it's quiet on my street in the evenings." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.02 out of 10. For more context, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an Aldi is on your doorstep, and Dirk and Albert Heijn are just around the corner. For schools, KC Het Oude Westen is a couple of streets away, and Schakelschool de Gaffel and Augustinus are also within a five-minute walk. Secondary education is close too, with Het Praktijkcollege Centrum just around the corner. 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 through several channels, including Makelaarsland.
Details of this home
Bajonetstraat 50, 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 Bajonetstraat 50, Rotterdam
The asking price is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €569,681, but this is a modern terraced house (built 2016) with a large plot of 3204 m², which is exceptional in the Oude Westen. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,177, so the price reflects the size and new-build quality.
Energy label A means the house is very efficient, so heating and electricity bills should be relatively low. In the neighbourhood, 35% of homes have label A and 26.7% have A+ or better, so this home is among the more efficient ones.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's a "perfect spot" with plenty of entertainment, while another mentions frequent nuisance from drug deals and feeling unsafe at times. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 1,175, but this covers a wide area. It's a busy central neighbourhood with a very high address density.
An Aldi is just 124 metres away, on your doorstep. Dirk and Albert Heijn are about 350 metres away, a five-minute walk. For daily shopping, you have several options within a few streets.
Primary schools within walking distance include KC Het Oude Westen (138 m), Schakelschool de Gaffel (173 m), and Augustinus (187 m). For secondary education, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is 223 m away. All are within a few minutes' walk.
With 132 m² of living space and a large plot, there is plenty of room. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, including families with children (1,235 households). However, the house itself has three floors and a garden, which is typical for a terraced house.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The area is also well served by metro, tram and bus, as noted by residents.
The plot is 3204 m², which is exceptionally large for a terraced house in this neighbourhood. It likely includes a garden and possibly additional outdoor space, but the listing does not specify how it is laid out.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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