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Rotterdam Centrum, Rotterdam

Rotterdam Centrum scores 3.2 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €424.000, with 27% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. Amenities score a 5.0/5, meaning shops, restaurants, and services are excellent. The area has 42,560 residents, with 62% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.2

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€424.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€424.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+24% vs city · +7% vs NL

Owner-occupied

27%

-23% vs city · -53% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€414.579

+2.9% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.3%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

63%

Median time on market

35 days

Market tension

2.9

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1975-1985

Number of homes

3.803

Energy labels in the area

Based on 20,142 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.2/ 5
Safety
1.8
Amenities
5.0
Housing quality
2.9
Physical environment
2.9
Residents
2.5

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk231.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 5% vs last year

Theft

72.5 per 1,000

Violence

26.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

10.7 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

42.560

Households

25.430

Age distribution

0–15: 8%15–25: 19%25–45: 43%45–65: 19%65+: 12%

Single-person

62%

Avg. household

1.6

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

12.4 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

13.8 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

9.2 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 42 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateOverig

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station0.9 km
Supermarket0.4 km
GP / Doctor0.5 km
Hospital1.0 km
Primary school0.7 km
Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Willibrord

Primary · 473m

Satisfactory

Jan Prins

Primary · 473m

Satisfactory

Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging

Primary · 513m

Satisfactory

Unie Noord-Codarts Lyceum

Secondary · 582m

Openbare Basisschool Het Landje

Primary · 600m

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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