Neighbourhood profile · Rotterdam

Waalhaven-Eemhaven, Rotterdam

Waalhaven-Eemhaven scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The area has 3,730 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 13 July 2026

Housing Market

Owner-occupied

23%

-34% vs city · -60% 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

600

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,755 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.5

Amenities

3.0

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

2.7

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Theft

39.0 per 1,000

Violence

0.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

8.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

3.730

Households

1.785

Age distribution

0–15: 18%15–25: 11%25–45: 27%45–65: 25%65+: 19%

Single-person

42%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

13.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

14.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.7 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 48 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighOverig

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station10.2 km

Supermarket1.6 km

GP / Doctor4.7 km

Hospital7.9 km

Primary school4.8 km

Daycare1.8 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Scheepvaart en Transport College	Secondary	2.3km	—
Basisschool over De Slinge	Primary	3.6km	Satisfactory
Beatrixschool	Primary	3.7km	Satisfactory
Basisschool Over De Slinge	Primary	3.8km	Satisfactory
Oecomenische Basisschool de Hoeksteen	Primary	3.8km	Satisfactory