Dorp, Katwijk
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Baron van Wassenaerlaan 56 is a social-rent home in the Dorp neighbourhood of Katwijk. At €774 a month, the rent is in line with the social housing sector. For more context, see apartments in Katwijk.
Based on two reviews, residents give the neighbourhood a 6.32 out of 10. One resident calls it "a mess" and mentions "unsafe, dogs barking all day". Another describes it as "Cosy and unpredictable", adding: "Every few months something violent happens again. A lot of drugs are used in the neighbourhood, especially by young people." The area has a mix of ages, with many families and older residents. For more, see the Dorp neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, the Coop is just around the corner, and Lidl and Dirk are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Julianaschool Rijnsburg, is a ten-minute walk, and secondary school Teylingen College is about the same distance. A GP and a park are also within a couple of streets away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Katwijk.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Baron van Wassenaerlaan 56, Katwijk
The rent of €774 is within the social housing sector. The home is 74 m² with energy label B, built in 1996. Compared to other rentals in the neighbourhood, the price is in line with what you would expect for a social-rent apartment of this size and age.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration (EP-Online). Label B is quite efficient, so you can expect reasonable energy costs. The label does not tell you about the specific insulation or heating system, but it is a good indicator of overall efficiency.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions feeling unsafe with dogs barking all day, while another notes occasional violent incidents and drug use among young people. The neighbourhood has 77 total crimes recorded, but this figure covers a range of offences. It is best to visit the area yourself to get a feel for it.
The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and Lidl and Dirk are within a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Julianaschool Rijnsburg. A GP and a park are also close by. The train station is 6.6 km away, so you would need a bike or car for that.
The neighbourhood has many families (39% of households have children) and there are schools nearby. However, without knowing the layout or number of bedrooms, it is hard to say if it suits a family.
In the Dorp neighbourhood, the average time a rental is listed before being taken off the market is 6 days. This suggests that social-rent homes in this area are snapped up fairly quickly, so you may want to act promptly if you are interested.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
unsafe, dogs barking all day
Auto-translated to English by AIEvery few months something violent happens again. A lot of drugs are used in the neighbourhood, especially by young people.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €677,833 | €555,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,571 | – |
How residents experience their district
unsafe, dogs barking all day
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have a lot of greenery, a good supermarket, safe neighbourhood, quiet neighbourhood, more shops in the area such as in Valkenburg and Rijnsburg.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood, quiet, lots of green, supermarket nearby
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience is that you speak to almost everyone in the neighbourhood and everyone is very friendly. Sometimes there are loitering youths but usually it's quiet. There is greenery but it could always be more! There are many terraced houses so there is plenty of space but also a number of large houses where actually many more houses could have been built. There are several schools to choose from so that's good!
Auto-translated to English by AISafe supermarket in the neighbourhood, lots of greenery, no trouble with thieves
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a quiet neighbourhood and green with a supermarket and a bakery nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIUsually cosy but sometimes it feels dangerous or something. Overall absolutely great
Auto-translated to English by AIEvery few months something violent happens again. A lot of drugs are used in the neighbourhood, especially by young people.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €785,097 | €735,129 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,679 | – |
| Rent price | €1,335 p/m | €1,335 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €49 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
unsafe, dogs barking all day
Auto-translated to English by AIWesterhaghe is a charming and lively place with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Located in the municipality of Katwijk, close to the dunes and the coast, it combines the best of tranquillity and accessibility. The neighbourhood exudes a village atmosphere, where people know each other and life moves just a little slower. What makes my neighbourhood special is the mix of historic charm and modern amenities. The centre is cosy and compact, with local shops and pleasant eateries. The location is also ideal: cities like Leiden and The Hague are within easy reach, while at home you enjoy the peace and space of a smaller community. The Bollenstreek is just around the corner, making it extra special in spring with all those colourful fields in bloom. In short, it is a nice, safe and warm neighbourhood where tradition and progress go hand in hand.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, friendly and relaxed
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have a lot of greenery, a good supermarket, safe neighbourhood, quiet neighbourhood, more shops in the area such as in Valkenburg and Rijnsburg.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is very diverse, all kinds of people from all countries who were once brought together in Katwijk. It is number one, a very safe neighbourhood; I forgot to close my car window, it was open all night and really nothing happened. Whichever window I look out of, everywhere green, the diversity of birds is enormous. I look out over the Rhine, surrounded by greenery and especially on summer days lots of boats and picnic spots, some you have to make yourself but there are also plenty of benches. I always said I would never want to live here, my husband thought this spot was meant for us and within a month we had the certainty that we could live here. WONDERFUL,
Auto-translated to English by AIGood, quiet, lots of green, supermarket nearby
Auto-translated to English by AIOur flat is nicely laid out, a safe feeling, beautiful view over the Rhine, people always cycling by, boats mooring and all kinds of cultures and people of all colours, young and old. Shops in the neighbourhood, chats with neighbours and also helpful to each other, very nice. Our house has a wide balcony that spans two rooms, so quite a lot of outdoor space. Sometimes the rubbish container is full and it does happen that a bag is left, but that probably happens everywhere. And because many boats moor and sail away again, there is often litter along the waterfront.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, helpful and friendly
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €649,871 | €616,196 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,305 | – |
| Rent price | €1,839 p/m | €1,825 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Baron van Wassenaerlaan 56, Katwijk
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