A social rental flat in Bilgaard
This apartment on de Fennen sits in Bilgaard, a part of Leeuwarden where the streets are lined with post-war housing and greenery. At €862 per month, the rent is in line with what you would expect for a social housing flat of this size in this part of the city. Compared with other apartments in Leeuwarden, the price feels fair for what is on offer.
The Bilgaard neighbourhood
Bilgaard is a mixed neighbourhood, with a large share of older residents and many single-person households. One resident describes it as "lots of houses and mostly flats for the elderly, there's a mall with some stores which is good but my favourite part is the woods which is great to take a nice stroll through on sunny days." Another notes that "each on their own," while a third says, "I think it's a shame that people no longer help each other, they used to, but what can I do about it, I always help everyone and I will continue to do so." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.23 out of 10. The mix of ages and household types gives the Bilgaard neighbourhood a quiet, settled feel.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Aldi is on your doorstep, just 91 metres away, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. A Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Christelijke School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Aquamarijn is a five-minute walk, and IKC Prins Constantijn is. The Leeuwarder Schoolvereniging is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 3.4 km away, so a bike ride rather than a stroll. All of this sits within the municipality of Leeuwarden, where the wider city amenities are never far.
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About de Fennen 20, Leeuwarden
Is €862 per month a fair rent for this flat?
The rent of €862 per month is in line with what you would expect for a social housing apartment in Bilgaard. The flat has 74 m² of living space, which is a reasonable size for a two or three-person household. Given the energy label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. It indicates the home's energy performance, but it does not tell you about the condition of the building itself. A label C is in the middle of the scale, so you can expect average energy costs compared to more efficient homes.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The Aldi is just 91 metres away, so you can be there in under a minute on foot. The Albert Heijn is 349 metres away, about a five-minute walk. There is also a Jumbo at 989 metres, which is a bit further but still within a ten-minute walk. For daily groceries, you are well covered.
What schools are close to this flat?
The nearest school is the Christelijke School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Aquamarijn at 389 metres, followed by IKC Prins Constantijn at 512 metres. The Leeuwarder Schoolvereniging is at 625 metres, and IKC Prins Maurits at 681 metres. All are within a short walk, which is handy for families with children.
How far is the train station from de Fennen 20?
The train station is 3.4 km away. That is a bike ride of about 15 minutes, or a short bus journey. It is not within walking distance, but it is easy to reach by bike or public transport.
What is the neighbourhood like in Bilgaard?
Bilgaard has a mix of residents, with a large share of older people and many single-person households. One resident mentions the woods as a great place for a stroll, and another notes the mall with some stores. The neighbourhood scores 7.23 out of 10 based on three reviews, so it is generally well regarded.
