Waalhaven, Rotterdam
Neighbourhood research for Waalhaven — safety, schools, livability and property values from official government data.
On the Leefbaarometer, Waalhaven in Rotterdam scores 3.0/5 for overall livability. Rentals dominate the housing stock — only 23% is owner-occupied. Safety stands out here — the sub-score is 1.8/5 — clearly below average on the Leefbaarometer.
Zooming out, Rotterdam-wide sale prices rose 2.9% over the past year, and recent buyers across the wider region paid 3.1% over asking, with homes selling in a median of 31 days — a sense of the competition to expect, even if it doesn't map exactly onto this street.
Before you fall for a listing here, a few things to check: background noise (road, rail and air traffic combined) averages 62 dB across the area, on the loud side; foundation risk near the centre of the neighbourhood is rated moderate — for pre-1970 homes, ask for a foundation inspection before you bid.
Livability
Average
Crime risk
High risk
Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 August 2026
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