A social rental on Speelmansstraat
This apartment on Speelmansstraat sits in the middle of Leeuwarden's historic Grote Kerkbuurt, a corner of the city where daily life unfolds on foot. At 84 m² with an energy label B, it is a practical size for a single person or a couple. The last known rent of €774 was a social housing price, which put it 49% below the neighbourhood average of €1,505. That makes it a keen option compared with other apartments in Leeuwarden. This home has not been online since 7 September 2026.
Grote Kerkbuurt
This is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of being at the centre of things. Of the roughly 1,320 residents, most live alone, and the age mix leans towards people in their twenties and thirties. The streets are busy and compact, with the kind of energy you expect from a city centre. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the figures. It is a place where the city's pulse is close at hand, and the Grote Kerkbuurt neighbourhood reflects that in its mix of homes and people.
Life on the street
Daily errands are simple from here. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with SPAR a couple of streets away and Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is just around the corner, and the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a couple of streets away. A day out or a quiet afternoon could easily include a stop at one of the nearby restaurants, all within the municipality of Leeuwarden.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Speelmansstraat 119, Leeuwarden
Was €774 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €774 was a social housing price, which was 49% below the neighbourhood average of €1,505. The average rent per m² in the area was €16.47, while this home worked out at about €9.21 per m². Given the size and the central location, the price was clearly on the low side compared with other rentals in Grote Kerkbuurt.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration from EP-Online, and it indicates that the home is reasonably efficient in terms of energy use. A label B generally meant lower expected energy costs compared with less efficient labels, though the exact costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is roughly a fifteen-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it easy to reach other parts of the region without needing a car. The station is within a comfortable distance for regular commuters.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
Grote Kerkbuurt is a very urban neighbourhood with a high address density, so most amenities are close by. A large supermarket is 0.3 km away, and a GP practice is 0.6 km away. Restaurants are just 0.1 km from the door, and a park or green space is 0.3 km away. It is a compact area where most daily needs are within a short walk.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this is a social housing rental. The rent of €774 fell within the social housing threshold, and the listing was marked as social housing. This meant it was likely subject to specific eligibility criteria set by the housing provider, which were not detailed in the listing.
What schools are near this apartment?
There are several schools within easy reach. The Stedelijk Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 278 m away, and the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is 314 m away. For younger children, IKC Aventurijn is 715 m away. This makes the area practical for families with school-age children, though the neighbourhood itself has relatively few households with children.
