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De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Arubapad is a recent build from 2017, so it comes with modern finishes and an A energy label. It sits in De Kooi, a neighbourhood that feels a bit mixed, there's a lot going on, but also some rough edges. The asking price of €525,000 is 36% above the neighbourhood average of €386,542, which puts it on the high side compared to other apartments in Leiden.
De Kooi is a dense urban area with a mix of pre-war housing and some newer blocks. Based on two reviews, opinions are divided. One resident says: 'Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around and even in bad weather in the flat, the housing association doesn't want to understand! Also many foreign residents in the flat and in the neighbourhood. The mayor and aldermen do nothing about it either. Leiden Noord is in decline! Bins disappear and it's normal for people to throw everything on the ground. Cleaning up dog poop, forget it, you can hardly pick it up anymore because the grass is much too high, so-called care for insects, in my opinion just a cheap cutback. The flat is also getting dirtier. They keep raising the costs but the escape routes haven't been cleaned for almost 5 years. Positive is that there are shops at Kooiplein and in the building there is the library and schools, secondary education at Sumatrastraat. Too bad that not only the government sees the car as a cash cow but the municipality now too.' Another resident describes it as 'a normal neighbourhood like you usually know. However, you do have a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief. For the rest, it is a pleasant neighbourhood, but unfortunately we don't have as nice contact with our neighbours as before. My neighbourhood has changed a lot compared to my childhood since we had an old neighbour lady who was very close to us. Felt like family.' The area has a high proportion of single-person households and a young population, with many residents aged 25 to 45. For more context, see the De Kooi neighbourhood.
For your daily shopping, Hoogvliet is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There are several primary schools within a short walk: De Springplank, De Singel, and De Viersprong. Secondary education is also close by, with Marecollege. The neighbourhood has a park or garden just a couple of streets away, and a restaurant within a five-minute walk. For broader context, the municipality of Leiden offers a range of amenities and cultural attractions.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Apollo Makelaardij Regio Leiden, Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Arubapad 17, Leiden
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around and even in bad weather in the flat, the housing association doesn't want to understand! Also many foreign residents in the flat and in the neighbourhood. The mayor and aldermen do nothing about it either. Leiden Noord is in decline! Bins disappear and it's normal for people to throw everything on the ground. Cleaning up dog poop, forget it, you can hardly pick it up anymore because the grass is much too high, so-called care for insects, in my opinion just a cheap cutback. The flat is also getting dirtier. They keep raising the costs but the escape routes haven't been cleaned for almost 5 years. Positive is that there are shops at Kooiplein and in the building there is the library and schools, secondary education at Sumatrastraat. Too bad that not only the government sees the car as a cash cow but the municipality now too.
Auto-translated to English by AIWell, it's actually a normal neighbourhood like you usually know. However, you do have a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief. For the rest, it is a pleasant neighbourhood, but unfortunately we don't have as nice contact with our neighbours as before. My neighbourhood has changed a lot compared to my childhood since we had an old neighbour lady who was very close to us. Felt like family..
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About Arubapad 17, Leiden
The asking price of €525,000 is 36% above the average asking price in De Kooi, which is €386,542. However, this apartment is a recent build from 2017 with an A energy label, while most homes in the neighbourhood are pre-war and have lower energy labels. The average price per square metre in the area is €5,330, and this home works out at about €5,585 per m², so it's on the high side but reflects the modern standard.
De Kooi is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with a mix of old and new housing. Residents report both positives and negatives: there are shops, a library, and schools nearby, but some mention issues with drug use, litter, and a lack of police presence. The area has a young population, with many single-person households, and the urbanity level is very strong (address density 4,344 per km²).
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Hoogvliet is just 53 metres from the apartment, and Albert Heijn is 180 metres away. Both are within easy walking distance for daily groceries. There are also Lidl, Dirk, and another Albert Heijn within about 1 km.
Several primary schools are within a short walk: De Springplank (101 m), De Singel (123 m), and De Viersprong (123 m). For secondary education, Marecollege is 245 metres away. All are easily reachable on foot.
The apartment has an energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In De Kooi, only 12% of homes have label A or better, so this is a strong point.
The floor area is 94 m², which typically accommodates two to three bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not provided, so it is unclear if there is any private outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Kooi
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