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De Admiraal
De Admiraal
Struisenburg, Rotterdam
Adriaan Volkerhuis
Adriaan Volkerhuis
Struisenburg, Rotterdam
Coolse Poort
Coolse Poort
Cool, Rotterdam
Dockworks
Dockworks
Waalhaven, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Rotterdam The Mark
Rotterdam The Mark
Rivium, Rotterdam
Delftse Poort
Delftse Poort
Cs Kwartier, Rotterdam
Hofplein 20
Hofplein 20
Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
Hillesluis, Rotterdam
De Rotterdam
De Rotterdam
Kop van Zuid, Rotterdam
Oosterflank, Rotterdam
Weena 290
Weena 290
Cool, Rotterdam
Rotterdam Airport
Rotterdam Airport
Zestienhoven, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Willemswerf
Willemswerf
Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Blaak House
Blaak House
Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam
Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
Cs Kwartier, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Stationsplein 18 A
Stationsplein 18 A
Cs Kwartier, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
Office space for rent
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Number of establishments
Oude Westen is a vibrant and economically diverse urban neighbourhood with a population of 42,565 residents spread across 25,430 households, establishing itself as a significant commercial hub within the city. The area supports an impressive business ecosystem comprising 13,405 total business establishments and 4,216 non-residential real estate units, demonstrating substantial commercial activity and infrastructure. The neighbourhood's economic character is distinctly shaped by its dominant sectors: business services lead with 4,675 establishments, followed by trade and hospitality with 2,630 locations, and transport, information and communications with 1,505 establishments. This sectoral composition reveals a neighbourhood that functions as both a professional services centre and a vibrant public-facing commercial district, attracting companies ranging from corporate service providers to retail operators and logistics firms.
From a commercial real estate perspective, Oude Westen presents compelling opportunities for diverse tenant profiles. The neighbourhood benefits from a robust labour market with 24,520 employed professionals and a net labour participation rate of 72 percent, ensuring ready access to a skilled workforce for office-based operations. With an average income per resident of €44,500, the catchment area demonstrates solid purchasing power, making it particularly attractive for retail and hospitality operators targeting mid-to-upper market segments. The concentration of business services establishments confirms strong demand for professional office space, while the substantial presence of trade, horeca, and logistics firms indicates that the neighbourhood effectively serves all commercial real estate categories, whether prospective tenants seek corporate offices, high-street retail locations, or light industrial and distribution facilities. Oude Westen thus represents a well-balanced, multi-use commercial zone suitable for virtually any business model.
CBS dataset: 85984NED · Last updated: June 29, 2026
Miquel van Dongen
Tech Director
As Tech Director at RE-SEARCH, Miquel van Dongen is co-responsible for developing the platform and for collecting, structuring and analysing data. By combining technology with real estate expertise, he ensures that RE-SEARCH can continuously generate reliable and up-to-date market data.
Office space in Oude Westen, a historic neighbourhood in central Rotterdam, typically starts at around €180-€220 per m² per year. Oude Westen combines accessibility with character: it sits close to the city centre with direct waterfront access and strong public transport connectivity. Office space for rent in Rotterdam increasingly focuses on central locations with modern facilities and sustainability standards: this segment commands premium pricing, but Oude Westen offers access to more affordable stock in converted industrial and warehouse properties suitable for modern office use.
Rotterdam's office market is characterised by pronounced polarisation. Central areas, including Oude Westen and surroundings, see rising demand from companies seeking modern, blended workplaces in areas with strong public transport links. In Q1 2026, take-up in Rotterdam reached 13,000 m², driven by mid-market tenants in the centre. City-wide vacancy stands at roughly 5.8%, indicating that quality locations are tight. Tenants scrutinise sustainability and ESG compliance; offices with energy label A or higher attract strong demand.
Oude Westen benefits from urban transformation: older office blocks and former warehouse stock are increasingly repositioned as modern work-lofts, flexible office spaces and shared-workspace hubs. This creates a diversified supply pipeline for start-ups, SMEs and established businesses.
Oude Westen sits centrally in Rotterdam, within walking distance of Rotterdam Central Station (approximately 10–15 minutes on foot). The neighbourhood is well served by tram and bus stops along the Coolsingel and Schiekade corridors. Highways A13, A15 and A16 are accessible via various routes within 5–10 minutes. The area offers abundant hospitality (cafés, lunch venues), office services and retail facilities. Proximity to the Maas Tunnel and Boompjes provides logistics advantages for businesses requiring goods transport.
Renting in Oude Westen offers flexibility: many landlords of converted properties offer short to medium-term leases, appealing to independent operators and rapid-growth businesses. The neighbourhood has lower parking pressure than southern Rotterdam and is more affordable than iconic Kop van Zuid. Moreover, Oude Westen is revitalising as a mixed-use neighbourhood with culture, design and creative enterprise, making it attractive for knowledge workers.
For current availability and indicative rental rates per m² in Oude Westen, please contact the RE-SEARCH team.
