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Kop van Zuid, Rotterdam


Oude Westen, Rotterdam
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken & buurten
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
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