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Rotterdam Airport
Rotterdam Airport
Zestienhoven, Rotterdam
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
Cs Kwartier, Rotterdam
De Admiraal
De Admiraal
Struisenburg, Rotterdam
Adriaan Volkerhuis
Adriaan Volkerhuis
Struisenburg, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Weena 290
Weena 290
Cool, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Willemswerf
Willemswerf
Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
Blaak House
Blaak House
Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
Delftse Poort
Delftse Poort
Cs Kwartier, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Coolse Poort
Coolse Poort
Cool, Rotterdam
Stationsplein 18 A
Stationsplein 18 A
Cs Kwartier, Rotterdam
Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Agniesebuurt, Rotterdam
Dockworks
Dockworks
Waalhaven, Rotterdam
Cool, Rotterdam
Rotterdam The Mark
Rotterdam The Mark
Rivium, Rotterdam
De Rotterdam
De Rotterdam
Kop van Zuid, Rotterdam
Hofplein 20
Hofplein 20
Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
Oosterflank, Rotterdam
Hillesluis, Rotterdam
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Number of establishments
Zestienhoven is a dynamic urban neighbourhood that accommodates approximately 20,200 residents across 8,790 households and hosts a robust commercial ecosystem of 3,065 business establishments. The district's economic landscape is notably diverse, with 955 commercial properties serving as anchors for a multifaceted business community. Zakelijke dienstverlening (business services) leads the sector breakdown with 895 establishments, followed by government, education and healthcare with 585 locations, manufacturing and energy with 455 venues, and trade and hospitality with 415 operations. This balanced sectoral mix creates a lively, mixed-use environment that appeals to professional services firms, educational institutions, and light industrial operators alike.
The neighbourhood presents compelling opportunities for commercial real estate occupants due to its strong labour market fundamentals and healthy economic indicators. With a working population of 10,260 professionals and a robust net employment participation rate of 71%, Zestienhoven offers ready access to skilled talent for service-oriented and knowledge-based businesses. The average net income per resident of €35,300 reflects a stable middle-income demographic, indicating solid local purchasing power for retail and hospitality ventures. The area's sectoral composition makes it particularly well-suited for office-based professional services, administrative operations, and light manufacturing, whilst the presence of trade and hospitality venues suggests viable opportunities for consumer-facing businesses targeting the local workforce and resident base.
CBS dataset: 85984NED · Last updated: June 29, 2026
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
Office space in Zestienhoven is part of the wider Rotterdam market, where average rents are around €209 per m² annually, while the premium segment reaches €360/m². Zestienhoven offers mid-market pricing for companies valuing local accessibility and proximity to Zestienhoven Airport. Rotterdam saw strong demand for mid-sized office space in Q1 2026, a trend that aligns well with Zestienhoven's position in the market.
Office take-up in Rotterdam totalled 13,000 m² in Q1 2026, driven by mid-sized office space and strong city centre demand. Zestienhoven benefits from this momentum as a secondary location; companies choose this neighbourhood for combinations of logistical connections, more space per euro, and business park functions. The north-western location suits businesses in transport, logistics, and technical services. Rotterdam records explosive rental growth of 28.3% year-on-year, driven by competition for premium office buildings in prime locations. This emphasis on quality means Zestienhoven remains particularly attractive for users prioritising flexibility and connectivity over prime-location prestige.
Zestienhoven derives its strategic value from proximity to Rotterdam The Hague Airport and excellent road access via the A7/A16 motorways. It sits 10 to 15 minutes from Rotterdam Central Station (by car), making commuting feasible but not the primary focus. The neighbourhood features business parks, simple eateries, and petrol stations. Public transport is limited; car dependency dominates. For logistics and light industrial work, this is no drawback; for office staff preferring city-centre location, less ideal.
Zestienhoven offers many landlords flexible contract terms because the market is less prestige-driven than Rotterdam's city centre, facilitating shorter or modular lease periods. Office space for rent in Rotterdam city centre focuses on long-term security and premium positioning; Zestienhoven welcomes users with more practical, short-term needs. Businesses in logistics, technical services, and smaller production companies find a good balance here between cost, space, and accessibility.
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