Oud Crooswijk, Rotterdam: risk profile for apartment buyers
Oud Crooswijk is a buurt in Rotterdam in the Kralingen-Crooswijk district.
96% of homes in Oud Crooswijk, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-11-02). They sit in 481 apartment buildings, roughly the number of VvEs in the buurt (BAG, 2026-11-02). Oud Crooswijk has 8,070 residents and an average WOZ value of €298,000 (CBS, 2026-11-02).
Risks
- Foundation risk: the postcode area around this buurt (3034HL) is classified "Overig" (PDOK/RVO, 2026-11-02). "Overig" means RVO does not classify the area itself, because the municipality of Rotterdam publishes a more current, detailed foundation map (rotterdam.nl/funderingskaart). 40% of the apartment buildings here were built before 1970, the era most associated with wooden-pile foundations (BAG, 2026-11-02). 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. 40% 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): 68 (546 registered crimes, 8,070 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 Oud Crooswijk
- Share of apartments: 96% of homes in Oud Crooswijk, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-11-02).
- Apartment buildings: Oud Crooswijk has 481 buildings with two or more homes, roughly the number of VvEs (BAG, 2026-11-02). One VvE can span several BAG buildings, so treat this as an approximation.
- Construction year: Of the apartment buildings in Oud Crooswijk, 39% were built before 1945, 1% between 1945 and 1970, 59% between 1971 and 2000 and 2% after 2000 (BAG, 2026-11-02).
- Apartment size: the median apartment in Oud Crooswijk has 74 m² of floor area (BAG, 2026-11-02).
- Monuments: 6% of apartment buildings in Oud Crooswijk are a rijksmonument or in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht) (RCE, 2026-11-02).
- 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 Oud Crooswijk (59%) were built between 1971 and 2000. Typical VvE cost themes for that era: 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.
Another 39% were built before 1945. Typical themes there: 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.
General guidance based on construction era; your building may differ.
Questions to ask the VvE before you bid in Oud Crooswijk
- When was the foundation last inspected, can I see the report, and is foundation repair in the MJOP?
- How old are the lift and the central installations, and is their replacement budgeted in the MJOP?
- When were the roof and the wooden floors (beams) last inspected, and are repairs planned 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?
- Did the minutes (notulen) of the last three years decide on major works or a one-off contribution (bijzondere bijdrage)?
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This page is about the buildings. For day-to-day livability in Oud Crooswijk (safety, amenities, green space), see the government's Leefbaarometer.
The neighborhood in numbers
| Population | 8,070 |
|---|---|
| Population density | 16,519 / km² |
| Average WOZ value | €298,000 |
| Housing stock | 4,119 |
| Multi-family homes | 96% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 8% |
| Rental homes | 92% |
| 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 939 mapped buildings, 29% were built before 1945, 1% between 1945 and 1970, 57% between 1971 and 2000, and 13% after 2000; the oldest dates from 1871 and the newest from 2026.1e Crooswijksedwarsstraat 3034AS2e Crooswijksedwarsstraat 3034ATAlberta Wellingpad 3034JWAlex de Haasstraat 3034WBBoermarke 3034ZABoerschaplaan 3034ZB, 3034ZC, 3034ZD +1Boezemdwarsstraat 3034EP, 3034ERBoezemlaan 3034XDBoezemsingel 3034CA, 3034CB, 3034CC +5Boezemstraat 3034EE, 3034EG, 3034EH +6Buziaustraat 3034WC, 3034WDCrooswijksesingel 3034CE, 3034CG, 3034CH +1
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Crooswijksestraat 3034AE, 3034AG, 3034AJ +6Crooswijkseweg 3034HB, 3034HC, 3034HD +9Dirk Wittestraat 3034WEDjeroekstraat 3034JBEdouard Jacobsstraat 3034WG, 3034WHFrederikdwarsstraat 3034LVFrederiksplein 3034LAFrederikstraat 3034LC, 3034LD, 3034LE +4Hendrik de Keyserstraat 3034CK, 3034CL, 3034CM +1Hendrikstraat 3034LPIsaäc Hubertstraat 3034CP, 3034CR, 3034CS +1Keurmeesterstraat 3034ETKoeweide 3034ZGLinker Rottekade 3034CV, 3034NVMarnixdwarsstraat 3034CXMarnixstraat 3034LT, 3034LW, 3034LZMartinplein 3034JCNieuwe Boezemstraat 3034PG, 3034PH, 3034PJNieuwe Crooswijkseweg 3034PP, 3034PR, 3034PSOoienpad 3034ZHOssenstraat 3034ZJPijperstraat 3034BE, 3034BG, 3034BH +1Pisuissestraat 3034WJ, 3034WKPleretstraat 3034JH, 3034JK, 3034JMPootstraat 3034BA, 3034BB, 3034BC +1Rotterdamsestraat 3034BLRubroekstraat 3034NR, 3034NSRusthoflaan 3034XH, 3034XJ, 3034XPSchapendreef 3034ZK, 3034ZL, 3034ZMSchuttersweg 3034RNSlachthuiskade 3034ESSpiegelnisserplein 3034CZSpiegelnisserstraat 3034CWTamboerstraat 3034PT, 3034PV, 3034PWVaandrigstraat 3034PXVan Meekerenstraat 3034GA, 3034GB, 3034GD +1Van Reynstraat 3034JR, 3034JS, 3034JT +1Vleeshouwerstraat 3034EV, 3034EW
Schools nearby
11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools in the buurt, highest level offered: VWO.
Primary schools
- Arentschool (primary school): Jaffahof 75, 3061KZ ROTTERDAM
- Noen (primary school): Paradijsplein 1, 3034SL ROTTERDAM
- Koningin Wilhelminaschool (primary school): Koepelstraat 10, 3031VB ROTTERDAM
- Waalse School (primary school): Goudseweg 25, 3031XH ROTTERDAM
- Oscar Romero (primary school): Isaac Hubertstraat 151, 3034CS ROTTERDAM
- De Klimop (primary school): Rembrandtstraat 27, 3035LL ROTTERDAM
- OBS Crooswijk (primary school): Goudseweg 15, 3031XH ROTTERDAM
- KC Talma (primary school): Vaandrigstraat 15, 3034PX ROTTERDAM
- Prinses Julianaschool (primary school): Snellemanstraat 47, 3035WK ROTTERDAM
- Hildegardis (primary school): Verbraakstraat 7, 3036MR ROTTERDAM
- SBO Johannes-Martinus (primary school): Boezemweg 174, 3031BP Rotterdam
Secondary schools
- Openbare Scholengemeenschap Libanon Lyceum voor VWO HAVO MAVO (secondary school — MAVO/HAVO/VWO): Ramlehweg 6, 3061JX ROTTERDAM
- Unie Noord - locatie Lyceum Kralingen (secondary school — VBO/MAVO/HAVO/VWO): Witte Hertstraat 1, 3061CT ROTTERDAM
- Vrije School Zuid-Holland voor Atheneum Havo Mavo (secondary school — MAVO/HAVO/VWO): Tamboerstraat 9, 3034PT ROTTERDAM
- Melanchthon Christelijke Scholengroep voor gymnasium atheneum havo en vmbo (secondary school — VBO/MAVO): Vredenoordplein 60, 3061PX ROTTERDAM
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What share of homes in Oud Crooswijk are apartments?
96% of the 4,149 homes in Oud Crooswijk, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-11-01). They sit in 481 apartment buildings, roughly the number of VvEs in the buurt. The median apartment has 74 m² of floor area (BAG, 2026-11-01).
Is there foundation risk in Oud Crooswijk?
The postcode area around Oud Crooswijk (3034HL) is classified "Overig" in the PDOK/RVO indicative foundation-risk map (2026-11-02). "Overig" means RVO does not classify the area itself, because the municipality of Rotterdam publishes a more current, detailed foundation map (rotterdam.nl/funderingskaart). 40% of the buurt's apartment buildings were built before 1970, the era most associated with wooden-pile foundations in Dutch cities (BAG, 2026-11-01). This is an area-level indication, not a building inspection, so ask the VvE for its own foundation report.
Are apartments in Oud Crooswijk 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 Oud Crooswijk, and what does that mean for VvE costs?
Of the apartment buildings in Oud Crooswijk, 39% were built before 1945, 1% between 1945 and 1970, 59% between 1971 and 2000 and 2% after 2000 (BAG, 2026-11-01). For the most common era, between 1971 and 2000, typical VvE cost themes are energy upgrades, lifts, and installations nearing the end of their life. This is general guidance by construction era; your building may differ.
What should I ask the VvE before buying in Oud Crooswijk?
Ask for the MJOP, the latest annual accounts (jaarrekening) and three years of minutes (notulen). For Oud Crooswijk in particular: When was the foundation last inspected, can I see the report, and is foundation repair in the MJOP? How old are the lift and the central installations, and is their replacement budgeted in the MJOP? 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 939 buildings in Oud Crooswijk against official data (BAG, PDOK, CBS).
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