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Molenpad, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on Wijbrand de Geeststraat sits in the Molenpad neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, a lively part of the city with a strong urban feel. The rent of €704 is well below the average for apartments in Leeuwarden, which makes it a keen option for those looking for an affordable home. The apartment is part of the social housing sector, so it is let through a housing corporation.
Molenpad is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of residents, many of them young adults and students. One resident describes it as "a decent neighbourhood but sometimes unsafe," noting that "we have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood." The review gives the area a 7.13 out of 10, based on a single review. The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses, which reflects its urban character. For more context, see the Molenpad neighbourhood.
Daily life here is convenient, with several supermarkets just around the corner. Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away, and Poiesz and SPAR are also within a short walk. For schools, CSG Comenius is a five-minute walk, and IKC de Kinderkoepel is just around the corner. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is close by. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a range of amenities, and you can find more about the municipality of Leeuwarden on our site.
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Details of this home
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 Wijbrand de Geeststraat 77, Leeuwarden
The rent of €704 is significantly below the average rent in the Molenpad neighbourhood, which is €1,170. This makes it a keen option, especially for a social housing apartment. The average rent per square metre in the area is €20.25, and this apartment is 50 m², so the price is well in line with what you would expect for social housing.
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the home's energy performance as registered.
Homes in the Molenpad neighbourhood are rented out relatively quickly, with an average rental period of 13 days. This suggests there is demand for housing in the area. The current listing is one of four available rentals in the neighbourhood, so it may be worth acting promptly if you are interested.
Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 7.13 out of 10. The resident describes it as "a decent neighbourhood but sometimes unsafe," and mentions that there is little contact between neighbours. The review also notes that sometimes things happen that don't belong in the neighbourhood. It's a mixed picture, but the area is generally considered decent.
The apartment is close to several supermarkets, including Ekoplaza, Poiesz, and SPAR, all within a few hundred metres. For schools, CSG Comenius and IKC de Kinderkoepel are within walking distance. The train station is 1.4 km away, and there are restaurants and a library nearby. The neighbourhood is well-served for daily needs.
Yes, this is a social housing apartment, as indicated in the listing. The rent of €704 is below the social housing threshold, and it is likely let through a housing corporation. This means there may be specific eligibility criteria for renting it.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
We have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €448,455 | €349,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,977 | – |
| Rent price | €1,170 p/m | €1,220 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
You can sum it up as follows: > My experience with the Bloemenbuurt is very negative. In two consecutive situations, we had neighbours who caused a lot of nuisance. There were concerns about drug activities, the safety of children, and serious incidents in the neighbourhood, including a car explosion. As a result, I don't feel safe here and I wouldn't choose to live in this neighbourhood myself. The housing is reasonable, but in my opinion, the houses on Azaleastraat are in need of a thorough renovation. Additionally, there are few to no amenities in the immediate vicinity, which does not improve the liveability of the neighbourhood. Based on my personal experiences, I would therefore not recommend the Bloemenbuurt as a place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIAtmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours. Houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIAfter living in this neighbourhood for many years, a lot has changed in the meantime; many neighbours cause division among the residents, and they just do whatever they can't help doing. It must be the times, but it used to be nice living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood is praised everywhere, but the truth is less beautiful. People often cluster together to badmouth other neighbours. I've also heard that further down the street there's a serious neighbour dispute; apparently a middle-aged woman regularly bullies her surrounding neighbours and also causes damage to other neighbours' property. So living here isn't all that great after all. Klaas.
Auto-translated to English by AIPublic transport is frequent and plentiful here, so you can get around easily. The neighbourhood has a lot of litter and it also gets thrown into gardens. Also a lot of trouble with junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlthough there are occasionally some vagrants wandering around the neighbourhood or drunk men making it a bit unsafe, it is otherwise a very nice neighbourhood. Everything is within walking or cycling distance and there are plenty of supermarkets, gyms and schools nearby. There's also a nice bakery at the end of the street. It's very pleasant living here. It's also clean, no litter on the streets and rubbish is collected often. There's a forest nearby but it's unsafe in the evening.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy. People greet each other and have a chat with you, and most people look out for each other.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €422,193 | €267,518 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,775 | – |
| Rent price | €1,111 p/m | €1,131 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
You can sum it up as follows: > My experience with the Bloemenbuurt is very negative. In two consecutive situations, we had neighbours who caused a lot of nuisance. There were concerns about drug activities, the safety of children, and serious incidents in the neighbourhood, including a car explosion. As a result, I don't feel safe here and I wouldn't choose to live in this neighbourhood myself. The housing is reasonable, but in my opinion, the houses on Azaleastraat are in need of a thorough renovation. Additionally, there are few to no amenities in the immediate vicinity, which does not improve the liveability of the neighbourhood. Based on my personal experiences, I would therefore not recommend the Bloemenbuurt as a place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIAtmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours. Houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIAfter living in this neighbourhood for many years, a lot has changed in the meantime; many neighbours cause division among the residents, and they just do whatever they can't help doing. It must be the times, but it used to be nice living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have lived in Weidum since 1972. A bullseye, we can say. Our neighbourhood, Sânpaad, is fantastic. Young and old join in when something is organised. Many of our own young people stay living here. An enormous amount is organised, namely: kaatsen, cards, billiards (4 tables), folk dancing, badminton, fair, Christmas ball, 55+ party, etc. etc. It is a great pity that no building is allowed. We hope to be able to stay here for years to come. Weidum "boppe".
Auto-translated to English by AIAntisocial people in the neighbourhood. Very unsafe.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €435,113 | €350,979 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,633 | – |
| Rent price | €1,149 p/m | €1,138 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
Wijbrand de Geeststraat 77, Leeuwarden
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