Welgelegen, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Franklinstraat sits in Welgelegen, a neighbourhood with a distinct character. The home is part of the social housing stock, which is reflected in the rent of €769 per month. With 89 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the average rental in the area, and the price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €973. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden typically go for around €15.43 per m².
Welgelegen is a neighbourhood with a rich history, where stately houses stand alongside smaller workers' cottages. One resident describes it as a "Cosy neighbourhood": "Atmospheric 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." Another resident, however, notes it can be "Restless": "It's fine to live here, as long as you stay in your own house. There are huge drug problems in the neighbourhood and cars speed by. So cats can't safely go outside either." Based on these two reviews, opinions are mixed. The neighbourhood is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic. The Welgelegen neighbourhood has a high address density, reflecting its urban character.
For daily shopping, you have several supermarkets just around the corner: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and Lidl. For fresh bread and groceries, these are all within a five-minute walk. Families with children will find IKC de Kinderkoepel primary school a couple of streets away, and several secondary schools are also nearby, including CSG Comenius at @Forum and Esdoorn. The city centre is within walking distance, and the train station is about 1.9 km away. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a range of amenities, from restaurants to a library, all within easy reach.
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About Franklinstraat 35, Leeuwarden
The rent of €769 is below the average for rentals in Welgelegen, which stands at €973 per month. Given that the apartment offers 89 m² of living space, significantly more than the neighbourhood average of 58 m², the price per square metre works out at about €8.64, which is lower than the average of €15.43. This makes it a keenly priced option in the current market.
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is expected to have low energy costs. The label is an official registration, so you can rely on it as a standard measure of energy performance.
The apartment has a floor area of 89 m², which is 53% larger than the average rental in the neighbourhood (58 m²). This gives you more space than typical rentals in Welgelegen, making it a comfortable size for a single person or a couple.
Welgelegen has a mixed character. One resident calls it a "Cosy neighbourhood" with a historic feel and friendly neighbours, while another mentions "huge drug problems" and speeding cars. The neighbourhood is densely populated, with many young adults and single-person households. It's close to the city centre, which you can walk to directly.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 380 m, followed by Jumbo at 424 m and Lidl at 474 m. All are within a five-minute walk, so daily shopping is very convenient. There are also several other options within a short distance.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The nearest primary school is IKC de Kinderkoepel at 456 m. For secondary education, CSG Comenius has multiple locations nearby, including @Forum at 572 m and Esdoorn at 660 m. This makes the area suitable for families with school-age children.
Rentals in Welgelegen are let on average within 17 days, according to recent data. This suggests a fairly active rental market, so if you're interested, it's worth acting promptly. However, the current listing has been available for a while, so there may be some flexibility.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Atmospheric 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 AIIt's fine to live here, as long as you stay in your own house. There are huge drug problems in the neighbourhood and cars speed by. So cats can't safely go outside either.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €269,000 | €230,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,868 | – |
| Rent price | €973 p/m | €973 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
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 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 AIThis neighbourhood is praised everywhere, but the truth is less beautiful. People often cluster together to badmouth other neighbours. I've also heard that further down the street there's a serious neighbour dispute; apparently a middle-aged woman regularly bullies her surrounding neighbours and also causes damage to other neighbours' property. So living here isn't all that great after all. Klaas.
Auto-translated to English by AIPublic transport is frequent and plentiful here, so you can get around easily. The neighbourhood has a lot of litter and it also gets thrown into gardens. Also a lot of trouble with junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlthough there are occasionally some vagrants wandering around the neighbourhood or drunk men making it a bit unsafe, it is otherwise a very nice neighbourhood. Everything is within walking or cycling distance and there are plenty of supermarkets, gyms and schools nearby. There's also a nice bakery at the end of the street. It's very pleasant living here. It's also clean, no litter on the streets and rubbish is collected often. There's a forest nearby but it's unsafe in the evening.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy. People greet each other and have a chat with you, and most people look out for each other.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €416,319 | €267,948 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,788 | – |
| Rent price | €1,111 p/m | €1,131 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 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 | €433,764 | €351,136 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,627 | – |
| Rent price | €1,165 p/m | €1,156 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
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