Tortellaan 11
Overduin, Katwijk
AreaA social rental flat on Tortellaan
This apartment on Tortellaan sits in Overduin, a part of Katwijk aan Zee where the streets are calm and the sea air is never far away. With 62 square metres of living space and a 1960 build, it is a straightforward, no-frills home. The rent is €758 per month, which is in line with what social housing in this area goes for. For context, you can compare it with other [apartments in Katwijk]( /huurwoningen/katwijk/appartementen/ ) on the market.
Overduin, a quiet corner of Katwijk
Overduin is a small neighbourhood with about 1,700 residents, and it feels like a place where people know each other. One resident describes it as peaceful, especially on Sundays, and notes that people always greet you in a friendly way. The same review mentions that Katwijk aan Zee has a lot of traffic and too few parking spaces, but that it does not bother them. It is a neighbourhood where many households are singles or couples, and a fair share of residents are over 65. This is [the Overduin neighbourhood]( /buurt/overduin-katwijk/ ) in a nutshell.
Daily life around Tortellaan
For daily shopping, the Lidl is just around the corner, and a Dirk is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Julianaschool Rijnsburg, is about a ten-minute walk, while the Teylingen College for secondary education is a similar distance. A park or green space is on your doorstep, and a GP practice is a five-minute walk away. The area is densely built, with a strong urban feel, yet the quiet streets and friendly greetings keep it homely. This is all within [the municipality of Katwijk]( /gemeente/katwijk/ ).
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About Tortellaan 11, Katwijk
Is €758 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is €758 per month for a 62 square metre apartment built in 1960. In the current social housing market in Overduin, this is in line with what similar homes go for. The energy label is C, which is a mid-range label, so heating costs should be moderate. There is no indication that the price is either high or low compared to the immediate area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration that indicates the home's energy performance on a scale from A to G, with A being the most efficient. A C label is a middle-of-the-road score, so you can expect reasonable energy costs, though not the lowest possible. The label is registered in the national EP-Online system.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 7.6 kilometres away. That is a distance you would likely cover by car or bike, as it is not within walking distance. The listing does not specify which station this is, only the distance. For daily commuting, you would need to factor in that travel time.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Overduin is a quiet neighbourhood with around 1,700 residents. One resident says it is peaceful on Sundays and that people greet you in a friendly way, though they also note there is a lot of traffic in Katwijk aan Zee and too few parking spaces. Many households are singles or couples, and a significant share of residents are over 65. It feels like a place where people live on their own island, as one review puts it.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Lidl supermarket is just around the corner at about 200 metres, and a Dirk is roughly 770 metres away. For schools, Julianaschool Rijnsburg is about 1.8 kilometres, and the Teylingen College for secondary education is about 1.9 kilometres. A park is only 200 metres away, and a GP practice is 500 metres from the home. Daily errands are easily done on foot or by bike.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this is a social housing rental. The listing is marked as social housing, and the rent of €758 per month falls within the social housing threshold. This means there may be income requirements to qualify, and the home is let through a housing corporation. The listing does not specify the exact allocation rules.
