De Esch, Rotterdam

De Esch Part of the Kralingen-Crooswijk district in Rotterdam. Home to 4,625 residents. €337k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 51/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 4,625 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €337k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 51/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 80.6 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Nesserdijk (tram), 2 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool de Esch, 583 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 762 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 22%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is De Esch safe?

De Esch recorded 373 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 80.6 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Rotterdam median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in De Esch?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in De Esch is €337k. Recent Rotterdam sale prices average 21% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €409k.

What schools are in De Esch?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool de Esch, 583 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from De Esch?

The nearest NS train station is Nesserdijk (tram), 2 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Oud IJsselmonde
  • Heijplaat
  • Nieuw Crooswijk
  • Het Lage Land

All Rotterdam rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.