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Vogelwijk, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis social-rent apartment on Merelstraat sits in a peaceful corner of Leeuwarden. At 49 m² it's compact, and the rent of €620 is well below the neighbourhood average of €1,350, a keen price for a quiet street. The Vogelwijk has a mix of housing, and apartments in Leeuwarden like this one are scarce at this price point.
Vogelwijk is a calm, green part of Leeuwarden with a strong urban feel, the address density is high. Two residents have reviewed the area: one calls it "calm and peaceful", noting that "everyone keeps to themselves". Another simply says "Great". The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a fair share of older residents, so it's a quiet, settled place. The Vogelwijk neighbourhood is well served by local amenities.
Your daily shopping is easy: Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, IKC Maria Louise is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Sint Thomas is a five-minute walk. The area also has a GP practice and a park within walking distance. The municipality of Leeuwarden keeps the neighbourhood well maintained.
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About Merelstraat 78, Leeuwarden
Yes, it's very keen. The average rent in Vogelwijk is €1,350, and the median is the same. This apartment is 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average (49 m² vs 95 m²), but the price per m² works out at €12.65, well below the neighbourhood average of €14.82 per m². It's a social-rent property, so the low price reflects that.
Rental properties in Vogelwijk are let in an average of 18 days, which is relatively fast. With only two rentals currently available in the neighbourhood, demand is steady. If you're interested, it's worth acting promptly.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1923). You can expect moderate heating costs, but nothing extreme. The label is not the most efficient, but it's not a concern for day-to-day living.
Leeuwarden train station is 2.1 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Based on two reviews, residents describe the neighbourhood as calm and peaceful. One says "everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood", and another simply says "Great". It's a quiet area with many single-person households and older residents.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The apartment is 49 m² and likely has no private outdoor space, but the neighbourhood has a park 0.5 km away.
The listing does not state the number of rooms. With 49 m², it's likely a one-bedroom or studio, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood
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| Sale price | €295,944 | €295,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,122 | – |
| Rent price | €1,350 p/m | €1,350 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden.
Auto-translated to English by AIA few years ago, the neighbourhood was a pleasant and safe environment. Now rubbish bags are thrown next to the containers, causing a lot of nuisance from seagulls. There are also loitering youths who cause a lot of trouble in the area. The playground becomes a hangout in the evening and is left dirty, no longer child-friendly for children to play in the next day. Fires are also set near the apartment buildings, and shouting etc. is left behind, but there is no evidence of anything further.
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Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, quiet neighbourhood. People are considerate of each other.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of group formation, gossip. And if you don't fit in, you become the target of gossip, exclusion and bullying by adults!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €285,721 | €267,485 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,019 | – |
| Rent price | €1,396 p/m | €1,456 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 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 | €406,620 | €347,546 |
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| Sale per m² | €3,657 | – |
| Rent price | €1,110 p/m | €1,109 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
Merelstraat 78, Leeuwarden
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