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De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis bright apartment on Kooilaan sits in De Kooi, a lively part of Leiden-Noord. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the home's location and the neighbourhood. At €1,034 per month, the rent is well below the average for apartments in Leiden, making it a keenly priced option. For context, apartments in Leiden typically go for more.
De Kooi is a mixed neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, home to many singles and young adults. One resident says: "Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around and even in bad weather in the flat, the housing association doesn't want to understand!" Another resident notes: "Well, it's actually a normal neighbourhood like you usually know. However, you do have a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief." Based on two reviews, opinions are divided. The De Kooi neighbourhood has its challenges, but also its conveniences.
Daily life here is easy. A Hoogvliet supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner. For schools, De Springplank primary school is a couple of streets away, and Marecollege secondary school is a five-minute walk. The Kooiplein shopping area is nearby, and the library is close too. The municipality of Leiden offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
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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 Kooilaan 41G-9, Leiden
The rent is €1,034 per month, which is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €1,729. Given the 86 m² floor area, this works out at about €12 per m², well under the average of €22.74 per m² for rentals in the area. It is a keen price for a modern apartment in Leiden.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, so you would need to cycle or take a bus to catch a train.
Reviews are mixed. One resident complains about drug activity and litter, while another says it is a normal neighbourhood with occasional disturbances in the park. The second resident notes that contact with neighbours is not as close as it used to be.
Yes, there are several primary schools within a short walk, including De Springplank at 192 m and De Singel at 211 m. For secondary education, Marecollege is 339 m away.
Rentals in De Kooi are let on average within 19 days, which suggests a fairly active market. This particular home is listed through one agent.
has published only the street and price on their site.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around and even in bad weather in the flat, the housing association doesn't want to understand! Also many foreign residents in the flat and in the neighbourhood. The mayor and aldermen do nothing about it either. Leiden Noord is in decline! Bins disappear and it's normal for people to throw everything on the ground. Cleaning up dog poop, forget it, you can hardly pick it up anymore because the grass is much too high, so-called care for insects, in my opinion just a cheap cutback. The flat is also getting dirtier. They keep raising the costs but the escape routes haven't been cleaned for almost 5 years. Positive is that there are shops at Kooiplein and in the building there is the library and schools, secondary education at Sumatrastraat. Too bad that not only the government sees the car as a cash cow but the municipality now too.
Auto-translated to English by AIWell, it's actually a normal neighbourhood like you usually know. However, you do have a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief. For the rest, it is a pleasant neighbourhood, but unfortunately we don't have as nice contact with our neighbours as before. My neighbourhood has changed a lot compared to my childhood since we had an old neighbour lady who was very close to us. Felt like family..
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| Sale price | €415,700 | €375,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,645 | – |
| Rent price | €1,729 p/m | €1,995 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIToo little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around and even in bad weather in the flat, the housing association doesn't want to understand! Also many foreign residents in the flat and in the neighbourhood. The mayor and aldermen do nothing about it either. Leiden Noord is in decline! Bins disappear and it's normal for people to throw everything on the ground. Cleaning up dog poop, forget it, you can hardly pick it up anymore because the grass is much too high, so-called care for insects, in my opinion just a cheap cutback. The flat is also getting dirtier. They keep raising the costs but the escape routes haven't been cleaned for almost 5 years. Positive is that there are shops at Kooiplein and in the building there is the library and schools, secondary education at Sumatrastraat. Too bad that not only the government sees the car as a cash cow but the municipality now too.
Auto-translated to English by AIYuck
Auto-translated to English by AIWell, it's actually a normal neighbourhood like you usually know. However, you do have a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief. For the rest, it is a pleasant neighbourhood, but unfortunately we don't have as nice contact with our neighbours as before. My neighbourhood has changed a lot compared to my childhood since we had an old neighbour lady who was very close to us. Felt like family..
Auto-translated to English by AISuper good neighbourhood
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| Sale price | €512,362 | €472,615 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,230 | – |
| Rent price | €1,941 p/m | €2,052 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €586,770 | €530,078 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,038 | – |
| Rent price | €1,940 p/m | €1,898 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Kooilaan 41G-9, Leiden
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