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Heechterp, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Essenstraat sits in Heechterp, a neighbourhood in Leeuwarden that is clearly in motion. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the street and the neighbourhood rather than the home's energy performance. At €648 per month, the rent is above the average for rentals in the area, which currently stands at €475. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden give you an idea of what is available across the municipality.
Heechterp is a mixed bag, according to the two residents who reviewed it. One describes it as a "beautiful neighbourhood full of renewal," noting the many new construction and renovation projects, but also mentions that safety fluctuates and that rubbish is often dumped next to the containers. The other calls it "generally boring," recounting a family's experience with noisy neighbours that repeated despite polite requests. So you get a picture of an area with both investment and some rough edges. The neighbourhood is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic, which fits the urban feel.
Daily errands are easy from here. For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, Poiesz is a couple of streets away, and Aldi is a ten-minute walk. For schools, IKC Franciscus is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like De Brêge and De Dyk are both about 365 metres away. The train station is 3 kilometres from the door, so a bit of a trip if you commute by rail. This is all within the municipality of Leeuwarden, which offers a range of amenities.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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.
About Essenstraat 22C, Leeuwarden
The asking rent is €648 per month. In the neighbourhood, the average rent for available homes is €475, so this is noticeably higher. However, this is the only rental currently listed in Heechterp, so there is little to compare it with directly. The apartment has 72 m² of floor space, which is a reasonable size for a two-person household.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 451 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. Poiesz is at 473 metres, and Aldi is at 794 metres. So daily grocery shopping is convenient, with several options within a short stroll.
The nearest primary school is IKC Franciscus at 292 metres. For secondary education, De Brêge and De Dyk are both at 365 metres, and CSG Comenius Zamenhof is at 405 metres. So there are several schools within a short walk.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions that safety fluctuates, with occasional incidents, while another describes the area as generally quiet but with some noise issues from neighbours. The CBS data shows 198 crimes in the neighbourhood, which is a figure you can interpret for yourself.
Yes, this is social housing, as indicated in the listing. That means there may be income requirements and a waiting list, but those details are not provided here.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Many developments in the neighbourhood with new construction and renovations. As for safety, it's very fluctuating here, with the occasional stabbing/shooting. Very often rubbish is just thrown next to the container since you now pay per lid operation, but before that it was just as bad.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn a quiet neighbourhood where everyone knew each other, a family had just moved in. They had high expectations of their new area, but soon began to experience problems. The first night they were kept awake by noisy neighbours who partied until late at night. They thought it was a one-off incident, but it happened time and again. When they politely asked the neighbours to be a bit quieter, they were ignored.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Rent price | €475 p/m | €475 p/m |
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How residents experience their district
Antisocial people in the neighbourhood. Very unsafe.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany developments in the neighbourhood with new construction and renovations. As for safety, it's very fluctuating here, with the occasional stabbing/shooting. Very often rubbish is just thrown next to the container since you now pay per lid operation, but before that it was just as bad.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn a quiet neighbourhood where everyone knew each other, a family had just moved in. They had high expectations of their new area, but soon began to experience problems. The first night they were kept awake by noisy neighbours who partied until late at night. They thought it was a one-off incident, but it happened time and again. When they politely asked the neighbours to be a bit quieter, they were ignored.
Auto-translated to English by AIA multicultural neighbourhood with many amenities such as schools, playground, shops and nature area. Sufficient diverse initiatives are taken to promote connection within the district. In addition, it is a poor neighbourhood where crime regularly occurs.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €235,875 | €239,250 |
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| Sale per m² | €2,722 | – |
| Rent price | €475 p/m | €475 p/m |
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 | €407,301 | €348,235 |
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| Sale per m² | €3,649 | – |
| Rent price | €1,138 p/m | €1,128 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
Essenstraat 22C, Leeuwarden
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