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Vrijheidswijk-Oost, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Canadezenlaan sits in a quiet part of Leeuwarden, with a practical layout and a C energy label. At €925 per month, the rent is in line with the market for social housing in this area. Compared to other apartments in Leeuwarden, it offers good value for its size.
Vrijheidswijk-Oost is a residential area with a mix of flats and houses, mostly built in the 1970s. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households and older residents, giving it a quiet, settled feel. With a supermarket and a park just a couple of streets away, daily errands are easy. The area is well served by schools and a GP practice. For more context, see the Vrijheidswijk-Oost neighbourhood.
Your morning routine could start with a walk to Jumbo, just around the corner for bread and groceries. For a bigger shop, Poiesz is a ten-minute walk away. Families with children have IKC Eestroom primary school a five-minute walk away, and IKC Franciscus also within easy reach. Secondary schools are a short walk too, with several options clustered together. The area also has a restaurant and a park on your doorstep. The municipality of Leeuwarden maintains the green spaces and local amenities. See the municipality of Leeuwarden for more on the wider area.
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About Canadezenlaan 512, Leeuwarden
At 105 m² with a C label, €925 is a reasonable rent for a social-housing apartment in Vrijheidswijk-Oost. The price is in line with what you would expect for this size and location in Leeuwarden.
Vrijheidswijk-Oost is a quiet, residential area with many single-person households and older residents. It has a calm atmosphere, with a supermarket, park, and GP practice nearby. The area is well connected by local roads, and the train station is 3.4 km away.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, just 367 metres away, a five-minute walk. Poiesz is about 800 metres, and Aldi is just over a kilometre, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Yes, there are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. IKC Eestroom primary school is 500 metres away, and IKC Franciscus is 555 metres. Secondary schools like De Brêge and De Dyk are also about 555 metres away.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a home of this age. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not as low as a modern A-rated home.
Yes, this is a social-housing apartment, meaning the rent is regulated and below the liberalisation threshold. It is offered via, a housing corporation.
Leeuwarden train station is 3.4 km away, about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €380,000 | €380,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,863 | – |
How residents experience their district
It's always cosy and people get along well. There's a supermarket nearby and meadows and nature within walking distance. It's easily accessible by car, bike and public transport. However, there's a lot of dirt on the streets and a lot of bulky waste.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €319,143 | €290,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,445 | – |
How residents experience their municipality
You can sum it up as follows: > My experience with the Bloemenbuurt is very negative. In two consecutive situations, we had neighbours who caused a lot of nuisance. There were concerns about drug activities, the safety of children, and serious incidents in the neighbourhood, including a car explosion. As a result, I don't feel safe here and I wouldn't choose to live in this neighbourhood myself. The housing is reasonable, but in my opinion, the houses on Azaleastraat are in need of a thorough renovation. Additionally, there are few to no amenities in the immediate vicinity, which does not improve the liveability of the neighbourhood. Based on my personal experiences, I would therefore not recommend the Bloemenbuurt as a place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIAtmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours. Houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIAfter living in this neighbourhood for many years, a lot has changed in the meantime; many neighbours cause division among the residents, and they just do whatever they can't help doing. It must be the times, but it used to be nice living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have lived in Weidum since 1972. A bullseye, we can say. Our neighbourhood, Sânpaad, is fantastic. Young and old join in when something is organised. Many of our own young people stay living here. An enormous amount is organised, namely: kaatsen, cards, billiards (4 tables), folk dancing, badminton, fair, Christmas ball, 55+ party, etc. etc. It is a great pity that no building is allowed. We hope to be able to stay here for years to come. Weidum "boppe".
Auto-translated to English by AIAntisocial people in the neighbourhood. Very unsafe.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €406,620 | €347,546 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,657 | – |
| Rent price | €1,110 p/m | €1,109 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
Canadezenlaan 512, Leeuwarden
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