A social rental flat on Diamantstraat
This apartment on Diamantstraat sits in the Edelstenenbuurt, a residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn with a calm, established feel. The rent of €1,131 per month is in line with what social housing in this part of town tends to go for. For context, the asking price sits close to the average for apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The Edelstenenbuurt
The Edelstenenbuurt neighbourhood is home to around 2,700 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Many residents live alone, while a third of households have children, giving the streets a varied, everyday rhythm. The housing stock is split fairly evenly between owner-occupied and rental homes. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the official figures.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from this address. Hoogvliet and Aldi are both just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, so the weekly shop is never far. For school runs, Islamitische Basisschool An Noer is a couple of streets away, with PCB De Stromen a five-minute walk in the other direction. Secondary pupils can reach Scala College within a short stroll. The train station is about 3 km away, which is a manageable distance for commuters. All of this sits within the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Diamantstraat 320, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Is €1,131 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,131 per month is in line with what social housing in the Edelstenenbuurt typically commands. The apartment has 84 m² of floor space, which is a decent size for the price. Two similar rental homes in the neighbourhood were recently let, taking an average of three days, which suggests demand is steady.
What does the energy label D mean for this home?
Energy label D is the official registration for this apartment, recorded in the national EP-Online database. It sits in the middle of the scale, meaning energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes. The label reflects the property's overall energy performance, not any specific feature of the building.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Hoogvliet and Aldi are both about 300 metres away, so the daily shop is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is a bit further at roughly 430 metres, and there are 18 supermarkets within five kilometres, giving plenty of choice for bigger trips.
What schools are close to this address?
Islamitische Basisschool An Noer is about 320 metres away, and PCB De Stromen is around 460 metres, both within an easy walk for primary-age children. For secondary education, Scala College is roughly 500 metres from the flat. In total, 44 schools lie within five kilometres.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is about 3.2 kilometres from the apartment. That is a reasonable distance for those who commute by rail, though it is not within walking distance for most people. Cycling or taking a bus would be the practical options for reaching the station.
What kind of neighbourhood is the Edelstenenbuurt?
The Edelstenenbuurt has around 2,725 residents, with a balanced mix of ages. About 41% of households are single-person, while 32% are families with children. The housing stock is split between owner-occupied and rental homes, giving the area a mixed, settled character.
