A social rental on Ceramstraat
This apartment on Ceramstraat sits in De Kooi, a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord. It is a social housing rental, listed at €1,280 per month. That is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €2,054, so the rent is on the low side for the area. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price, and this one is clearly at the more affordable end.
De Kooi through residents' eyes
De Kooi has a mixed reputation, and the two reviews on reflect that. One resident is unhappy, describing a lack of police control, drug use and litter, and a housing association that "doesn't want to understand." Another calls it "a normal neighbourhood like you usually know," noting weekend noise in the park but otherwise pleasant surroundings. Based on two reviews, the picture is split. The neighbourhood has 6,185 residents, with many single-person households. The De Kooi neighbourhood is a place where experiences clearly differ.
Daily life around Ceramstraat
For daily errands, the Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Schools are close too: Marecollege secondary school is on your doorstep, and the De Springplank primary school is a couple of streets away. The train station is 2.8 km from the home, which is a longer walk or a short cycle. The municipality of Leiden provides the wider setting, with the city centre and its amenities a short distance away.
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About Ceramstraat 4, Leiden
Is €1,280 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €2,054, which makes it a relatively affordable option in De Kooi. The average rent per square metre in the area is €20.81, and this home works out at about €10.76 per square metre. Given the social housing status and the energy label A, the price is on the low side compared with other rentals in the neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. This means the home is registered as very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with homes with lower labels. The label is an official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How quickly do rentals in De Kooi go?
Homes in this neighbourhood are rented out on average within 15 days, according to the housing market data. That is a fairly short period, which suggests there is steady demand for rentals here. With only three rentals currently available in the area, the supply is limited, so interested tenants may want to act promptly.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
De Kooi has a Hoogvliet supermarket just around the corner and an Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk, so daily shopping is convenient. Schools are also close by, with Marecollege secondary school on your doorstep and De Springplank primary school a couple of streets away. The train station is 2.8 km away, which is a longer walk or a short cycle.
What do residents say about living in De Kooi?
Residents have mixed views. One review describes problems with drug use, litter and a lack of police control, while another calls it "a normal neighbourhood like you usually know," with some weekend noise in the park. The average score is 6.57 out of 10, based on two reviews. It is a neighbourhood where experiences clearly differ.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this home is marked as social housing. That means the rent is set at a level intended to be affordable, and there may be income requirements for tenants. The rent of €1,280 per month is below the neighbourhood average, which is consistent with its social housing status.
