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Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Zijdewindestraat sits in the lively Oude Westen, a neighbourhood that blends city energy with a village-like community feel. Built in 2003, it offers 132 m² of living space over several floors, with an energy label A+, so heating costs will be low. At €599,500, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €569,681, reflecting the modern build and efficient layout. For context, terraced houses in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is competitively placed.
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban area with a very high address density (6709 addresses per km²). It's a mix of students, young professionals, and long-term residents. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment", while another notes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", mentioning drug-related issues and fast traffic. The same resident appreciates the community spirit: "a core of neighbours who have good contact" and neighbourhood newsletters. The neighbourhood Oude Westen has a young population, the largest age group is 25-45, and many single-person households. It's a neighbourhood in transition, with both challenges and charm.
For your daily shopping, Aldi is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Augustinus and Vrije School Rotterdam West. For secondary education, Het Lyceum Rotterdam is about 400 m away. The municipality Rotterdam offers excellent public transport connections, with a train station 1.4 km away and multiple tram and bus lines nearby. The area is also close to museums, restaurants, and the city centre, yet the street itself is quiet in the evenings.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Hooghlanden makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels. The agent has provided full details including floor area, year of construction, and energy label.
Details of this home
Zijdewindestraat 93, 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 Zijdewindestraat 93, Rotterdam
The asking price is €599,500, which is about 5% above the average sale price in the Oude Westen (€569,681). However, this home is a modern terraced house (built 2003) with an A+ energy label, while many homes in the area are pre-war. Given its efficient layout and low energy costs, the price is in line with what similar properties achieve.
The Oude Westen is a densely populated, central neighbourhood with a mix of students, young professionals, and families. Residents appreciate the proximity to shops, restaurants, and public transport, but some mention issues with nuisance and safety. The community is active, with newsletters and events. It's a vibrant area with both upsides and downsides.
The home has an energy label A+, which is very efficient. This means you can expect low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, about 27% of homes have A+ or better, so this property is above average in terms of energy performance.
There are several primary schools within a few hundred metres, including Augustinus (260 m) and Vrije School Rotterdam West (353 m). For secondary education, Het Lyceum Rotterdam is about 400 m away. The area has a good selection of schools within walking distance.
The home is located in the Oude Westen, which is adjacent to Rotterdam's city centre. Museums, restaurants, and shops are within walking distance. The train station is 1.4 km away, and there are tram and bus stops nearby, so you can reach the centre in minutes.
The plot size is 80 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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