De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Arubapad sits in a lively part of Leiden-Noord. With 107 m² of living space and an A energy label, it is a comfortable and efficient home. The rent of €1,995 is 54% above the neighbourhood average, which reflects the larger floor area and modern build. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in size and price.
De Kooi is a dense urban area with a mix of residents. 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." Another describes it as "a normal neighbourhood like you usually know" but notes "a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend." The area has many single-person households and a young population. For more context, see the De Kooi neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Hoogvliet is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For schools, De Springplank primary school is a couple of streets away, and Marecollege secondary school is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a library and a park within a short walk. The municipality of Leiden maintains these facilities; learn more about the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Leiden B.V.
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The rent is 54% above the neighbourhood average of €1,292, but the apartment is also 88% larger than the average (107 m² vs 57 m²) and has an A energy label. Given the size and efficiency, the price is in line with what you would expect for a modern, spacious rental in this part of Leiden.
Rental properties in De Kooi are let quickly, with an average listing time of 19 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you are interested, you may want to act promptly.
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 with lower labels.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Hoogvliet is just 95 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 228 metres away. Both are within a few minutes' walk for daily groceries.
Yes, several primary schools are nearby: De Springplank at 58 metres, De Singel at 91 metres, and De Viersprong at 91 metres. For secondary education, Marecollege is 200 metres away.
Based on two reviews, opinions vary. One resident mentions issues with drug use and litter, while another describes it as a normal neighbourhood with some weekend disturbances in the park. The area has a mix of ages and many single-person households.
The listing does not specify whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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..
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €424,865 | €392,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,699 | – |
| Rent price | €1,610 p/m | €1,995 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIToo 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 AIYuck
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..
Auto-translated to English by AISuper good neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €509,170 | €483,774 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,056 | – |
| Rent price | €1,862 p/m | €1,942 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,940 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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