De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis is a brand-new apartment in the De Kooi neighbourhood of Leiden, built in 2025 and with an A+ energy label, so it's very efficient. The rent is €982 per month, which is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €1,729, a keen price for a new-build. For more context, see apartments in Leiden.
De Kooi is a mixed neighbourhood with about 6,320 residents. Two residents have shared their views: one 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 says, "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 vary. The area has a high address density (4,344 per km²), typical of a very strongly urban setting. Learn more about the De Kooi neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, Hoogvliet is just around the corner and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Schools are close by: Marecollege (secondary) is on your doorstep, and primary schools De Singel and De Viersprong are both a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood also has a library, a park within a five-minute walk, and a GP practice within walking distance. For broader context, see the municipality of Leiden.
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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 Sumatrahof 21, Leiden
The rent is €982 per month, which is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €1,729. Given that it's a new-build with an A+ label and 50 m², the price is keen compared to other rentals in De Kooi.
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
De Kooi is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density. Resident reviews are mixed: one mentions issues with drug use and litter, while another describes it as a normal neighbourhood with some weekend disturbances. There are shops at Kooiplein and schools nearby.
Hoogvliet supermarket is 352 m away, Albert Heijn is 486 m. Schools include Marecollege (72 m) and primary schools De Singel and De Viersprong (both 206 m). A park is 300 m away, and a GP is 800 m. The train station is 2.8 km away.
Yes, this is a social-rental property. The rent of €982 is below the social housing threshold, and the listing is from a housing association channel.
Rental properties in De Kooi are let on average within 19 days, which indicates a fast-moving market. With only 5 rentals currently available, it's a competitive segment.
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 | €423,759 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,658 | – |
| 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
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €507,055 | €483,333 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,029 | – |
| Rent price | €1,868 p/m | €1,950 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 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 | €585,500 | €530,348 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,064 | – |
| Rent price | €1,953 p/m | €1,912 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Sumatrahof 21, Leiden
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