Overschie, Rotterdam: risk profile for apartment buyers
Overschie is the old village core of the Rotterdam district of the same name, on the Schie between Rotterdam and Delft. It was a separate municipality until 1941, and the Overschiese Dorpsstraat and the streets around it still feel like a village. Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the A13 motorway are close by, so for a home on the north or east side of the buurt, check how much noise you hear. Apartments here are mostly in small, old buildings: the median apartment building has 2 homes (BAG, 2026-10-10), often a ground-floor and an upstairs flat. 93% of apartment buildings were built before 1970. In a VvE that small, the questions are less about service charges and lifts and more about whether the VvE is actually active: is there an MJOP, its own bank account and a reserve fund, and who pays when the foundations or roof need work? 65% of homes in the buurt are owner-occupied (CBS, 2026-10-10).
52% of homes in Overschie, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-10-10). They sit in 607 apartment buildings, roughly the number of VvEs in the buurt (BAG, 2026-10-10). Overschie has 6,685 residents and an average WOZ value of €375,000 (CBS, 2026-10-10).
Risks
- Foundation risk: the postcode area around this buurt (3043TN) is classified "Overig" (PDOK/RVO, 2026-10-10). "Overig" means RVO does not classify the area itself, because the municipality of Rotterdam publishes a more current, detailed foundation map (rotterdam.nl/funderingskaart). 93% of the apartment buildings here were built before 1970, the era most associated with wooden-pile foundations (BAG, 2026-10-10). 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. 93% 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): 47 (313 registered crimes, 6,685 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 Overschie
- Share of apartments: 52% of homes in Overschie, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-10-10).
- Apartment buildings: Overschie has 607 buildings with two or more homes, roughly the number of VvEs (BAG, 2026-10-10). One VvE can span several BAG buildings, so treat this as an approximation.
- Construction year: Of the apartment buildings in Overschie, 62% were built before 1945, 31% between 1945 and 1970, 6% between 1971 and 2000 and 0% after 2000 (BAG, 2026-10-10).
- Apartment size: the median apartment in Overschie has 75 m² of floor area (BAG, 2026-10-10).
- Monuments: 2 of the 607 apartment buildings in Overschie (under 1%) are a rijksmonument or in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht) (RCE, 2026-10-10).
- 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 Overschie (62%) 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 31% were built between 1945 and 1970. Typical themes there: concrete rot, balconies and galleries, asbestos, and facade renovation.
What to check in a 1945–1970 building:
- Concrete: ask for a recent concrete survey of balconies, galleries and facades, and check that repairs are in the MJOP.
- Asbestos: ask whether there is an asbestos inventory, especially before renovation work.
- Energy label: many buildings from this era were built without cavity insulation. Look up the apartment's label on EP-Online and check whether insulation is planned in the MJOP.
General guidance based on construction era; your building may differ.
Questions to ask the VvE before you bid in Overschie
- When was the foundation last inspected, can I see the report, and is foundation repair in the MJOP?
- When were the roof and the wooden floors (beams) last inspected, and are repairs planned in the MJOP?
- Have the balconies and galleries been checked for concrete rot, and is there an asbestos inventory?
- 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 Overschie (safety, amenities, green space), see the government's Leefbaarometer.
The neighborhood in numbers
| Population | 6,685 |
|---|---|
| Population density | 4,521 / km² |
| Average WOZ value | €375,000 |
| Housing stock | 3,364 |
| Multi-family homes | 55% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65% |
| Rental homes | 35% |
| Homes built more than 10 years ago | 97% |
| New builds (last 10 years) | 3% |
| Urbanization | strongly urban |
Streets and buildings
Buildings by construction year
Of the 3754 mapped buildings, 47% were built before 1945, 15% between 1945 and 1970, 17% between 1971 and 2000, and 21% after 2000; the oldest dates from 1712 and the newest from 2026.2e Hogenbanweg 3043AS, 3043ATAbraham van Beyerenstraat 3043JAAchterdijk 3043NWAlbert Cuijpstraat 3043AABurgemeester Baumannlaan 3043AB, 3043AC, 3043AD +10Burgemeester Bosplein 3043GABurgemeester Bosstraat 3043GB, 3043GC, 3043GD +2Châlonsstraat 3043TC, 3043TDDe Lormestraat —De Lugt 3043CJ, 3043CK, 3043CL +1Delfshavenseweg 3043CA, 3043CBDelftweg 3043CC, 3043CD, 3043CE +5
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Emmastraat 3043TE, 3043TGGeerkensstraat 3043RA, 3043RB, 3043RC +1Graswinckelstraat 3043SC, 3043SE, 3043SG +2Grote Werfstraat 3043GE, 3043GG, 3043GH +1Jaap van der Torrehof 3043BWJulianastraat 3043TH, 3043TJKedichemstraat 3042SXKleinpolderkade 3043CXLudolf de Jonghstraat 3043JB, 3043JDMarmerhof 3043KDMartinus Dorpiusstraat 3043SK, 3043SLMolensingel 3043KA, 3043KB, 3043KCNeel Gijsenkade 3043MANeel Gijsenpad 3043MBNeel Gijsenstraat 3043MC, 3043MD, 3043MENieuwe Kleiweg 3043LGOost-Sidelinge 3043JHOranjeplein 3043TKOranjestraat 3043TL, 3043TM, 3043TN +1Oude Jaagpad 3043NCOude Kleiweg 3043LD, 3043LEOudedijkse Schiekade 3043LA, 3043LB, 3043LCOverschiese Dorpsstraat 3043CN, 3043CP, 3043CR +4Overschiese Kerksingel 3043BAOverschiese Kleiweg 3043LHOverschieseweg 3044EEParallelstraat 3043GK, 3043GL, 3043GM +3Piet Cottaarstraat 3043JRPieter van Aschstraat 3043RE, 3043RG, 3043RH +1Plassingel 3043GSPrins Mauritssingel 3043PA, 3043PB, 3043PC +5Professor Bolklaan 3043BB, 3043BC, 3043BDRaadsdeel 3043CZRodenburgstraat 3043TR, 3043TS, 3043TT +2Rotterdamse Rijweg 3043BE, 3043BG, 3043BH +5Ruijsdaelstraat 3043PL, 3043PM, 3043PNSaenredamplein 3043RK, 3043RL, 3043RMSaenredamstraat 3043RNSchielaan 3043HA, 3043HB, 3043HC +2Schout van Groenewegenstraat 3043EA, 3043EB, 3043EC +2Sidelingepad 3043GWSidelingeplein 3043GT, 3043GVTerpstraat 3043TX, 3043TZTheodora Jacobalaan 3043PP, 3043PR, 3043PS +1Torenlaan 3043BP, 3043BR, 3043BS +2Van Goijenstraat 3043AV, 3043AW, 3043AXVan Staverenstraat 3043RR, 3043RSVliegveldweg 3043NTWest-Sidelinge 3043SM, 3043SN, 3043SP +1Willem Hedaweg 3043AZWillem de Zwijgerstraat 3043VA, 3043VB, 3043VC +2Wouwerlaan 3043HG, 3043HH, 3043HJZestienhovensekade 3043KH, 3043KJ, 3043KK +11
Schools nearby
4 primary schools, 1 special-education school in the buurt.
Primary schools
- Albert Schweitzer (primary school): Baanweg 20, 3042AB ROTTERDAM
- CBS De Regenboog (primary school): Delftweg 46, 3043CH ROTTERDAM
- Openbare Daltonschool Overschie (primary school): 2e Hogenbanweg 111, 3042AX ROTTERDAM
- CBS Het Podium (primary school): Burgemeester Koningssingel 39, 3042NK Rotterdam
Special education
- Het Passer College Overschie (special education): Hoornweg 45, 3042BC Rotterdam
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What share of homes in Overschie are apartments?
52% of the 3,254 homes in Overschie, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-10-10). They sit in 607 apartment buildings, roughly the number of VvEs in the buurt. The median apartment has 75 m² of floor area (BAG, 2026-10-10).
Is there foundation risk in Overschie?
The postcode area around Overschie (3043TN) is classified "Overig" in the PDOK/RVO indicative foundation-risk map (2026-10-10). "Overig" means RVO does not classify the area itself, because the municipality of Rotterdam publishes a more current, detailed foundation map (rotterdam.nl/funderingskaart). 93% of the buurt's apartment buildings were built before 1970, the era most associated with wooden-pile foundations in Dutch cities (BAG, 2026-10-10). This is an area-level indication, not a building inspection, so ask the VvE for its own foundation report.
Are apartments in Overschie 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 Overschie, and what does that mean for VvE costs?
Of the apartment buildings in Overschie, 62% were built before 1945, 31% between 1945 and 1970, 6% between 1971 and 2000 and 0% after 2000 (BAG, 2026-10-10). 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 Overschie?
Ask for the MJOP, the latest annual accounts (jaarrekening) and three years of minutes (notulen). For Overschie in particular: When was the foundation last inspected, can I see the report, and is foundation repair in the MJOP? When were the roof and the wooden floors (beams) last inspected, and are repairs planned in the MJOP? Have the balconies and galleries been checked for concrete rot, and is there an asbestos inventory?
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 3754 buildings in Overschie against official data (BAG, PDOK, CBS).
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