Voorofschebuurt, Alphen aan den Rijn
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Barendstraat sits in a quiet part of Boskoop, a town known for its horticulture. At 123 m² and built in 2000, it offers generous living space with an energy label B. The asking price of €795,000 is the highest of the nine homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 48% above the average local asking price of €537,111. For context, that is a significant premium, partly because this is one of the larger apartments in the area, you can compare it with other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The Voorofschebuurt is a mixed residential area with around 2,410 residents. It has a balanced age profile: roughly a third of residents are between 25 and 45, and a quarter are 65 or older. About half the homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a moderate urban feel (address density 1,425 per km²). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the description is based on CBS data and local amenities.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. For families, Basisschool De Hortus and the Immanuelschool are both within a five-minute walk, while Coenecoop College (secondary) is also close by. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes to Leiden or The Hague straightforward. The municipality Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities like a library and restaurants within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hypodomus Leiden. The details are based on the information provided by the agent.
Details of this home
Barendstraat 19A, Boskoop
Data from Voorofschebuurt
Data from Voorofschebuurt
12 within 5 km
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About Barendstraat 19A, Boskoop
The asking price is 48% above the neighbourhood average of €537,111 and is the highest of the nine homes currently for sale in the Voorofschebuurt. However, this apartment is larger than average (123 m² vs 121 m² average) and has a good energy label B. The price per m² works out at about €6,463, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,468 per m². Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the size and energy efficiency.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label B, while 30% have label A and 20% have A+. Label B means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes, though exact bills depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to cities like Leiden, The Hague, or Utrecht.
There are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Hortus (402 m) and the Immanuelschool (404 m) are both about a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Coenecoop College is 282 m away, and Yuverta chr. vmbo Boskoop is 1 km away.
An Albert Heijn is just 157 m away, and a Hoogvliet is 245 m away, both within a couple of minutes' walk. For more variety, there are 12 supermarkets within 5 km.
Currently, there are 9 homes for sale in the Voorofschebuurt, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €795,000. The average asking price is €537,111, and the median is €485,000.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Voorofschebuurt