Charley Tooropweg 72
Dobbewijk-Zuid, Leiden
AreaA social rental on Charley Tooropweg
This apartment on Charley Tooropweg sits in Dobbewijk-Zuid, a quiet corner of Leiden's Stevenshof district. At €724 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, which makes sense for a social housing listing. The 59 m² floor area is 56% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 135 m², so this is a compact home. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in size and price.
Dobbewijk-Zuid
Dobbewijk-Zuid is a residential area with a mix of ages, from young children to older residents. The one review available gives it a 6.75 out of 10, with the resident noting: "Nice neighbourhood, neighbourhood police officer, downside." Based on that single review, the area seems to have a visible community presence. The Dobbewijk-Zuid neighbourhood has a substantial share of households with children, at 39%, alongside a mix of single-person and couple households.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn and Dirk supermarkets are both just around the corner. Two primary schools, Basisschool De Wereldwijker and De Stevenshof, are a couple of streets away, with the Anne Frank school a five-minute walk further. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, which makes commuting straightforward. The municipality of Leiden provides the wider context for these local amenities.
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About Charley Tooropweg 72, Leiden
Is €724 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €724 per month, this is a social housing rent, which is considerably below the neighbourhood average of €4,696 for rental listings. The average price per m² in the area is €32.47, while this home works out at roughly €12.27 per m². Given the compact 59 m² size and the social housing designation, the rent reflects its affordable positioning within the local market.
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 having low expected energy costs. The label is an official registration through EP-Online and reflects the property's energy performance rating, not a statement about the condition of the building itself.
How does the size compare to other rentals in the area?
At 59 m², this apartment is 56% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 135 m² for rental properties. The average rental in Dobbewijk-Zuid has 135 m² of floor area, so this is a more compact option. The smaller footprint is reflected in the lower rent compared to the neighbourhood's average of €4,696.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Based on one resident review, Dobbewijk-Zuid scores 6.75 out of 10. The resident described it as a "Nice neighbourhood" and mentioned the presence of a neighbourhood police officer, though they noted a "downside" without specifying what that is. The area has a mix of households, with 39% having children and 26% being single-person households.
How close are the nearest schools and shops?
The Albert Heijn and Dirk supermarkets are both 527 metres away, roughly a five-minute walk. Two primary schools, Basisschool De Wereldwijker and De Stevenshof, are 384 metres from the home. The Anne Frank primary school is 472 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.6 km away, and a childcare centre is 700 metres from the property.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.0 km from the property, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes the home reasonably well connected for commuting by rail. The station distance is listed in the neighbourhood data, though specific train lines and destinations are not part of this listing.
