Grote Kerkbuurt, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis spacious apartment on Bredeplaats sits in the lively Grote Kerkbuurt, right in the centre of Leeuwarden. With 229 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than most homes in the area. The price of €575,000 is 22% above the neighbourhood average of €471,500, which reflects the generous size and central location. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden vary widely in price and size.
The Grote Kerkbuurt is the historic heart of Leeuwarden, with a very high address density of nearly 5,000 addresses per km². It is a young, urban area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The average household size is just 1.4 people. There are few families with children, and the streets are filled with restaurants, cafés and shops. The neighbourhood has a lively, city-centre feel. For more on the area, see the Grote Kerkbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life here is wonderfully convenient. For groceries, you have Ekoplaza just around the corner, SPAR a couple of streets away, and Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a couple of streets away, and the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is just around the corner. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and cultural spots are on your doorstep. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a rich mix of urban amenities and green spaces.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Feenstra Wonen B.V. and Funda. The listing is available via multiple agents, so you can compare details across platforms.
Details of this home
Bredeplaats 1, Leeuwarden
Data from Grote Kerkbuurt
Data from Grote Kerkbuurt
31 within 5 km
56 within 5 km
About Bredeplaats 1, Leeuwarden
The asking price of €575,000 is 22% above the average asking price in the Grote Kerkbuurt, which is €471,500. However, this apartment is also 62% larger than the neighbourhood average of 141 m². The price per square metre works out at about €2,510, which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,524 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space for your money.
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, meaning the home is not particularly energy-efficient but also not extremely inefficient. You can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label A or better, while 40% are label D or lower. The building dates from 1906, so some energy improvements may be possible.
The train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other cities in the region.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Stedelijk Gymnasium (secondary school) is 208 m away, and the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije (primary school) is 313 m away. Other primary schools like IKC Aventurijn and IKC Maria Louise are within 750,850 m.
You have several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: Ekoplaza at 355 m, SPAR at 367 m, and Jumbo at 400 m. Poiesz and Albert Heijn are also within 700 m. Daily grocery shopping is very convenient.
Currently, there are 8 apartments for sale in the Grote Kerkbuurt. The average asking price is €471,500, and the median is €507,000. Prices range from €269,000 to €620,000. In the past period, 17 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €412,912 and an average time on market of 44 days.
The Grote Kerkbuurt has about 1,320 residents. It is a young area: 41% are aged 25,45, and 27% are 15,25. Most households are single-person (715 out of 980 households). There are few children: only 60 residents are under 15. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses and many restaurants and shops.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. Given that this is an apartment in the city centre, outdoor space is likely limited.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Grote Kerkbuurt