A social rental on Oud Ambacht
This apartment on Oud Ambacht sits in De Swetten centrum, a neighbourhood in Drachten where daily life is compact and convenient. With 79 m² of floor space and a B energy label, it is a practical home for someone who wants the essentials close by. The rent is €710 per month, which is in line with what social housing in this area tends to ask. For a sense of how this compares, you can look at apartments in Smallingerland.
De Swetten centrum
De Swetten centrum is a mixed neighbourhood with a real mix of ages, from young children to residents over 65. Just over half of the households are single people, and a quarter are families with children, so the streets see a bit of everything. The housing stock is mostly rental, which gives the area a steady, settled feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the figures. You can read more about the De Swetten centrum neighbourhood.
Life on the street
A typical day here is easy to manage on foot. The nearest primary school, De Swetten, is just around the corner, and there are two more within a short walk. For groceries, Poiesz, Lidl and Ekoplaza are all a couple of streets away, with Aldi just beyond that. The nearest secondary school is a ten-minute walk, and a GP practice is also close by. It is the kind of street where the school run and the shopping trip can be done without getting in the car. The wider area is covered by the municipality of Smallingerland.
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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 Oud Ambacht 23, Drachten
Is €710 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is €710 per month for a 79 m² apartment with a B energy label. In De Swetten centrum, social housing makes up a large share of the rental stock, and this price sits in line with what is typically asked for a home of this size in the area. The listing does not state any additional service costs, so the total monthly outlay may be higher.
What does the B energy label mean for my heating costs?
A B label is a good score on the official energy scale, which runs from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It means the home is relatively efficient, so you can expect moderate heating costs compared with homes that have a lower label. The label is an official registration, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 450 metres away, with Lidl and Ekoplaza just a bit further. Aldi is around 500 metres, and Albert Heijn is about 850 metres. That means daily groceries are within a short walk, and you have several options to choose from without going far.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school, De Swetten, is about 270 metres away, and there are two more primary schools within 400 metres. For secondary education, OSG Singelland, Drachtster Lyceum is about 720 metres away. With a primary school this close, the school run is a very short walk.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this home is listed as social housing. That means the rent is set at a level intended to be affordable, and there may be income requirements to qualify. The listing does not state the specific eligibility criteria, so those are not covered here.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is about 18 kilometres away. That is a significant distance, so you would likely need a car or a bus to reach it. The listing does not mention any bus connections, so the exact travel options are not stated.
