Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam: risk profile for apartment buyers
Agniesebuurt lies between Rotterdam Centraal and the Noordsingel, with the Hofbogen, the old railway viaduct of the Hofplein line, along its edge. Most of it was built around 1900 and partly rebuilt during urban renewal: 64% of apartment buildings predate 1945 and 27% date from 1971 to 2000 (BAG, 2026-10-11). Only 20% of homes are owner-occupied (CBS, 2026-10-11), so in many buildings a housing corporation owns most of the apartments. Ask how the votes in the VvE are split and what that owner plans for the building. Registered crime per resident is high, partly because of the station nearby (see Risks below).
96% of homes in Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-10-11). They sit in 338 apartment buildings, roughly the number of VvEs in the buurt (BAG, 2026-10-11). Agniesebuurt has 4,070 residents and an average WOZ value of €347,000 (CBS, 2026-10-11).
Risks
- Foundation risk: the postcode area around this buurt (3032SN) is classified "Overig" (PDOK/RVO, 2026-10-11). "Overig" means RVO does not classify the area itself, because the municipality of Rotterdam publishes a more current, detailed foundation map (rotterdam.nl/funderingskaart). 72% of the apartment buildings here were built before 1970, the era most associated with wooden-pile foundations (BAG, 2026-10-11). This is an area-level indication, not a per-building inspection — always ask for the VvE's own foundation report before buying.
- Flood depth: not available for this buurt (Klimaateffectatlas only gives us a raw index value here, not a real-world water depth).
- Heat stress: not available for this buurt (same limitation as flood depth — only a raw index value, not a usable figure).
- Soil status: not available for this buurt (Bodemloket data is not yet integrated).
- Energy label: we don't show per-building labels. Look up the label of the apartment you're considering on EP-Online by address. 72% of the apartment buildings here were built before 1971, an era that was often built with little or no insulation.
- Registered crimes per 1,000 residents (police/CBS, 2025): 158 (643 registered crimes, 4,070 residents). Crimes are counted where they happen, including against visitors, shops and commuters; where many non-residents come, the per-resident figure says less about residents themselves. These are police records, a different measure from the Koopscan crime signals at the bottom of this page.
Apartments in Agniesebuurt
- Share of apartments: 96% of homes in Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-10-11).
- Apartment buildings: Agniesebuurt has 338 buildings with two or more homes, roughly the number of VvEs (BAG, 2026-10-11). One VvE can span several BAG buildings, so treat this as an approximation.
- Construction year: Of the apartment buildings in Agniesebuurt, 64% were built before 1945, 8% between 1945 and 1970, 27% between 1971 and 2000 and 1% after 2000 (BAG, 2026-10-11).
- Apartment size: the median apartment in Agniesebuurt has 78 m² of floor area (BAG, 2026-10-11).
- Monuments: 18% of apartment buildings in Agniesebuurt are a rijksmonument or in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht) (RCE, 2026-10-11).
- Erfpacht: not available for this gemeente — Rotterdam publishes no open per-parcel erfpacht data. Check the title deed (eigendomsakte) or the Kadaster record before you bid.
What this building stock means for your VvE
Most apartment buildings in Agniesebuurt (64%) were built before 1945. Typical VvE cost themes for that era: foundations (wooden piles), wooden floors, roofs, and permits for work on monuments.
What to check in a pre-1945 building:
- Foundation: ask for the foundation survey (funderingsonderzoek) and check whether pile repair is planned and budgeted in the MJOP.
- Wooden floors and roof: look in the MJOP for beam, roof and gutter work, with a year and an amount.
- Energy label: pre-war buildings often have a low label. Look up the apartment's label on EP-Online and ask whether the VvE has an insulation plan.
Another 27% were built between 1971 and 2000. Typical themes there: energy upgrades, lifts, and installations nearing the end of their life.
What to check in a 1971–2000 building:
- Lift and installations: check the age of the lift, heating and ventilation, and the replacement year in the MJOP.
- Roof and window frames: buildings of this age are due for roof and frame replacement; check that the MJOP plans and budgets it.
- Energy label: look up the apartment's label on EP-Online and check whether the MJOP includes energy upgrades such as glazing or roof insulation.
General guidance based on construction era; your building may differ.
Questions to ask the VvE before you bid in Agniesebuurt
- When was the foundation last inspected, can I see the report, and is foundation repair in the MJOP?
- Is the building a rijksmonument or in a protected cityscape, and does the MJOP budget for permit-bound restoration work?
- When were the roof and the wooden floors (beams) last inspected, and are repairs planned in the MJOP?
- How old are the lift and the central installations, and is their replacement budgeted in the MJOP?
- What is the energy label of the apartment and the building, and is there a plan and a budget to bring the building to label C?
- Is the VvE active: does it hold a yearly meeting, keep its own bank account and insure the building?
- Is the MJOP less than 5 years old, and is the reserve fund in line with it?
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This page is about the buildings. For day-to-day livability in Agniesebuurt (safety, amenities, green space), see the government's Leefbaarometer.
The neighborhood in numbers
| Population | 4,070 |
|---|---|
| Population density | 10,989 / km² |
| Average WOZ value | €347,000 |
| Housing stock | 2,141 |
| Multi-family homes | 97% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 20% |
| Rental homes | 80% |
| Homes built more than 10 years ago | 97% |
| New builds (last 10 years) | 3% |
| Urbanization | very strongly urban |
Streets and buildings
Buildings by construction year
Of the 664 mapped buildings, 66% were built before 1945, 12% between 1945 and 1970, 18% between 1971 and 2000, and 4% after 2000; the oldest dates from 1881 and the newest from 2025.Agniesestraat 3032TA, 3032TB, 3032TC +11Almondestraat 3032CA, 3032CD, 3032CEAmmersooiseplein 3032RPAnthoniestraat 3032CPBanierhof 3032PMBanierstraat 3032PA, 3032PB, 3032PC +7Benthemplein 3032CCBenthemstraat 3032AABergweg 3032BA, 3032BB, 3032BCBoekhorststraat 3032ABHeemsteêstraat 3032VA, 3032VBHeer Bokelweg 3032AD
Show all 34 streets and postcodes
Herlaerstraat 3032VC, 3032VD, 3032VE +1Hofdijk 3032CGKatshoek 3032AEMeester Marrestraat 3032SVNoordsingel 3032BD, 3032BE, 3032BG +6Paap Dirckstraat 3032SWRaampoortstraat 3032AHRidderstraat 3032RRRoo-Valkstraat 3032RB, 3032RC, 3032RD +1Rosaliastraat —Scheveningsestraat 3032RG, 3032RHSchiekade 3032AJ, 3032AK, 3032AL +2Schoterboshof 3032CHSchoterbosstraat 3032CNSchout Heynricstraat 3032SXSimonstraat 3032AMTeilingerstraat 3032AN, 3032AP, 3032AR +4Vijverhofdwarsstraat 3032SR, 3032STVijverhofstraat 3032SB, 3032SC, 3032SE +8Vrouw-Jannestraat 3032RK, 3032RL, 3032RM +1Wateringhestraat 3032VH, 3032VJZomerhofstraat 3032CK, 3032CL, 3032CM
Schools nearby
11 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 2 special-education schools in the buurt, highest level offered: VWO.
Primary schools
- Waalse School (primary school): Goudseweg 25, 3031XH ROTTERDAM
- Oscar Romero (primary school): Isaac Hubertstraat 151, 3034CS ROTTERDAM
- Jenaplanschool De Griffioen (primary school): Rodenrijselaan 74, 3037XH ROTTERDAM
- De Klimop (primary school): Rembrandtstraat 27, 3035LL ROTTERDAM
- OBS Crooswijk (primary school): Goudseweg 15, 3031XH ROTTERDAM
- De Margriet (primary school): Nolensstraat 44, 3039PV ROTTERDAM
- De Provenier (primary school): Harddraverstraat 7, 3033XG ROTTERDAM
- Imelda (primary school): Veurstraat 3-7, 3037BN ROTTERDAM
- Prinses Julianaschool (primary school): Snellemanstraat 47, 3035WK ROTTERDAM
- Quadratum (primary school): Benthuizerstraat 101, 3025CN Rotterdam
- Taalschool Rotterdam (primary school): Walenburgerweg 35, 3039AC Rotterdam
Secondary schools
- Unie Noord-Codarts Lyceum (secondary school — HAVO/VWO): Kruisplein 26, 3012CC ROTTERDAM
- Accent Praktijkonderwijs Centrum (secondary school — PRO): Vijverhofstraat 97, 3032SH ROTTERDAM
- Unie Noord- locatie Horeca Vakschool Rotterdam (secondary school — VBO/MAVO): Noordsingel 72, 3032BG ROTTERDAM
- Unie Noord- locatie Mavo Centraal (secondary school — VBO/MAVO): Stationssingel 70, 3033HJ ROTTERDAM
- Unie Noord- locatie Montessori Mavo Rotterdam (secondary school — VBO/MAVO): Walenburgerweg 35-B, 3039AC ROTTERDAM
- Wolfert College (secondary school — VBO/MAVO): Walenburgerweg 130, 3033AK ROTTERDAM
- Wolfert ISK (secondary school — BRUGJAAR): Walenburgerweg 128, 3033AK ROTTERDAM
Special education
- Het Passer College BTS (special education): Klein-Coolstraat 37, 3033XR Rotterdam
- Yulius Heer Bokel College (special education): Heer Bokelweg 260, 3032AD Rotterdam
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What share of homes in Agniesebuurt are apartments?
96% of the 2,190 homes in Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-10-11). They sit in 338 apartment buildings, roughly the number of VvEs in the buurt. The median apartment has 78 m² of floor area (BAG, 2026-10-11).
Is there foundation risk in Agniesebuurt?
The postcode area around Agniesebuurt (3032SN) is classified "Overig" in the PDOK/RVO indicative foundation-risk map (2026-10-11). "Overig" means RVO does not classify the area itself, because the municipality of Rotterdam publishes a more current, detailed foundation map (rotterdam.nl/funderingskaart). 72% of the buurt's apartment buildings were built before 1970, the era most associated with wooden-pile foundations in Dutch cities (BAG, 2026-10-11). This is an area-level indication, not a building inspection, so ask the VvE for its own foundation report.
Are apartments in Agniesebuurt on erfpacht?
We have no open per-parcel erfpacht data for Rotterdam, so check the title deed (eigendomsakte) or the Kadaster record of the apartment you're considering. If the land is on erfpacht, ask whether the ground rent (canon) is bought off and until which date, or what it costs per year and how it is indexed. Ask which general conditions (algemene bepalingen) apply and whether the lease is perpetual (eeuwigdurend) or ends on a set date. Also ask whether the VvE pays the canon through the service costs or each owner pays it separately, because that changes your monthly costs.
How old are the apartment buildings in Agniesebuurt, and what does that mean for VvE costs?
Of the apartment buildings in Agniesebuurt, 64% were built before 1945, 8% between 1945 and 1970, 27% between 1971 and 2000 and 1% after 2000 (BAG, 2026-10-11). For the most common era, before 1945, typical VvE cost themes are foundations (wooden piles), wooden floors, roofs, and permits for work on monuments. This is general guidance by construction era; your building may differ.
What should I ask the VvE before buying in Agniesebuurt?
Ask for the MJOP, the latest annual accounts (jaarrekening) and three years of minutes (notulen). For Agniesebuurt in particular: When was the foundation last inspected, can I see the report, and is foundation repair in the MJOP? Is the building a rijksmonument or in a protected cityscape, and does the MJOP budget for permit-bound restoration work? When were the roof and the wooden floors (beams) last inspected, and are repairs planned in the MJOP?
Every building and every apartment can have its own issues — the facts above describe the buurt as a whole, not any single home.
We individually checked 664 buildings in Agniesebuurt against official data (BAG, PDOK, CBS).
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