Oldehove, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Torenstraat sits in the heart of Leeuwarden, where the streets hum with city life. At 109 m², it's a generous home in a 1906 building with energy label D. The asking price of €475,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €425,000, but it's the only one at this level among the two apartments currently for sale. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden vary widely.
The neighbourhood Oldehove is a compact, historic neighbourhood with 545 residents, mostly single-person households (270). It's densely built and very urban, the address density is 4847 per km². There are no resident reviews available, so the picture comes from the data: a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65 (160) and a small number of families with children (25). The neighbourhood has a high crime count (85 incidents), something to be aware of.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije and IKC Maria Louise. The Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leeuwarden offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hoekstra Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Torenstraat 21, Leeuwarden
Data from Oldehove
Data from Oldehove
31 within 5 km
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About Torenstraat 21, Leeuwarden
The asking price of €475,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €425,000 and the median of €425,000. The only other apartment for sale in Oldehove is listed at €375,000. Given the 109 m² floor area and the historic character, the price is on the high side, but it reflects the size and location in the city centre.
The energy label is D, which is average for a building from 1906. In the neighbourhood, all homes have label D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not the most efficient label.
Oldehove is a historic, very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It's popular with singles and older residents. There are few families with children. The area has a lively city-centre feel, but note that the crime rate is relatively high with 85 incidents reported.
You'll find Albert Heijn and SPAR supermarkets within a few minutes' walk. Several primary schools and a secondary school (Stedelijk Gymnasium) are within walking distance. A park is just 200 m away, and the train station is 1.3 km, about a ten-minute walk. Restaurants and a library are also close by.
Currently, there are only two apartments for sale in Oldehove. This one is the most expensive at €475,000; the other is listed at €375,000. The market is small, so options are limited.
The neighbourhood has many single-person households (270 out of 400) and a significant number of residents over 65. Families with children are rare. This suggests the area appeals to singles, couples without children, and older residents who enjoy city-centre living.
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