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Rotterdam Airport
Rotterdam Airport
Zestienhoven, Rotterdam
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
Cool, Rotterdam
Willemswerf
Willemswerf
Stadsdriehoek, 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
Oude Westen, 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
Zestienhoven is a thriving neighbourhood with a population of approximately 20,200 residents distributed across 8,790 households, supported by a workforce of 10,260 employed professionals. The district hosts 3,065 business establishments operating across 955 non-residential properties, reflecting a vibrant and diversified economic base. The commercial landscape is notably dominated by business services, which account for 895 establishments and signal a robust office and professional services market. This is complemented by a substantial public, educational, and healthcare sector comprising 585 venues, as well as significant industrial and energy operations with 455 locations. With approximately 415 retail and hospitality establishments, the neighbourhood maintains a balanced commercial character that attracts both B2B and consumer-facing enterprises, creating a layered ecosystem that supports multiple business types.
For prospective tenants and property investors, Zestienhoven presents compelling advantages across several dimensions. The neighbourhood benefits from a net labour force participation rate of 71 percent, ensuring reliable access to skilled and semi-skilled workers for office-based and operational roles. The average disposable income per resident stands at €35,300, indicating moderate purchasing power that sustains healthy retail and service demand within the catchment area. This combination of workforce availability and local spending capacity makes Zestienhoven particularly well-suited for office operators, professional service providers, and light industrial users seeking proximity to both talent and market demand. The prevalence of business services establishments underscores the district's positioning as an emerging centre for administrative, consulting, and corporate functions.
CBS dataset: 85984NED · Last updated: June 29, 2026
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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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