Aart van der Leeuwbuurt, Delft
NeighbourhoodThis 92 m² apartment on the Adama van Scheltemaplein sits in the Aart van der Leeuwbuurt, a calm residential area in the Voorhof district. The home dates from 1972 and has an energy label D, so heating costs are something to keep an eye on. At €335,000, the price is in line with what you'd expect for an apartment of this size in Delft, you can compare it with other apartments in Delft.
The Aart van der Leeuwbuurt is a quiet neighbourhood with a mix of ages: many over-65s (410 residents) and a fair number of 25-to-45-year-olds (250). Most households are single-person (475 out of 564 homes), and there are very few families with children (65). One resident sums it up: "Not so good, not so bad", a neutral review based on a single opinion. The area has a very high urban density (4,652 addresses per km²), so it feels busy but not chaotic. For more context, see the neighbourhood Aart van der Leeuwbuurt.
For your morning bread run, the AH XL is just around the corner, and Lidl and Dirk are a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: IKC De Eglantier Voorhof is on your doorstep, and IBS De Nieuwe Maan is a short walk. The nearest secondary school, Christelijk Lyceum Delft, is about a five-minute walk. The municipality Delft keeps the area well-maintained, with a park or public garden within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Silfhout & Hogetoorn Wereldmakelaars. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare the details easily.
Details of this home
Adama van Scheltemaplein 38, Delft
Satisfactory · 1 resident
Not so good, not so bad
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30 within 5 km
51 within 5 km
About Adama van Scheltemaplein 38, Delft
At 92 m² and €335,000, the price per square metre is about €3,641. That's in line with what you'd expect for an apartment of this size in Delft, though the energy label D means higher energy costs than a more efficient home. The neighbourhood has a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes, so it's a balanced market.
The Aart van der Leeuwbuurt is a quiet, densely populated area with many single-person households and a large share of residents over 65. One resident describes it as 'not so good, not so bad', a neutral verdict. There are few families with children, so it's not a typical family neighbourhood, but it's calm and well-served by shops and schools.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach other cities without needing a car.
The AH XL is just 478 m away, with Lidl and Dirk within 600 m. For primary schools, IKC De Eglantier Voorhof is 193 m and IBS De Nieuwe Maan is 328 m. Secondary education is close too: Christelijk Lyceum Delft is 471 m. So daily errands and school runs are very manageable on foot.
Energy label D is average for a home from 1972. It means the property is not as efficient as modern builds, so you can expect higher heating bills. The exact costs depend on usage, but it's worth budgeting for higher energy expenses compared to a label A or B home.
The neighbourhood recorded 38 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively low for a densely populated urban area. It's a quiet residential street, and the mix of residents contributes to a calm atmosphere.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Aart van der Leeuwbuurt