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De Waag, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Zwitserswaltje sits in the oldest part of Leeuwarden, where the streets hum with history. The building dates from 1575, making it one of the city's most venerable addresses. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €706 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, and the 99 m² floor area is generous for the area. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden typically command higher rents for less space.
De Waag is the beating heart of Leeuwarden's canal district, a compact area where most residents live alone. With 76% single-person households and a high proportion of young adults, the streets have a lively, student-friendly energy. The neighbourhood is dense, with over 4,700 addresses per square kilometre, so you are never far from a café or a canal-side bench. The De Waag neighbourhood is one of the city's most central spots, and the mix of historic buildings and modern life gives it a distinctive character.
Daily life here revolves around the old town's conveniences. For groceries, a SPAR is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For school runs, the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a couple of streets away, while secondary options like CSG Comenius and Stedelijk Gymnasium are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the central market square is on your doorstep. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a compact urban lifestyle where most needs are met on foot.
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The rent is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €1,108, and the floor area of 99 m² is 41% larger than the average of 70 m². This makes it a keenly priced option in the current market, where the average rent per m² is €16.66. Given the central location and historic setting, the price is notably competitive.
The building dates from 1575, making it one of the oldest in Leeuwarden. The listing does not provide details on the condition of the property, so the age is a historical fact rather than an indication of maintenance.
De Waag is a dense, historic area with a young population: 43% are aged 15-25 and 36% are 25-45. Most households are single people (76%), and there are few families with children (5%). It is a lively, central spot with plenty of cafés and canals, and the train station is about a kilometre away.
Yes, a SPAR is just 145 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 441 metres away. There are also an AH to go and an Ekoplaza within 500 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient.
The nearest primary school is Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, about 368 metres away. For secondary education, CSG Comenius is 606 metres away and Stedelijk Gymnasium is 668 metres away, both within a short walk.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €647,400 | €533,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,340 | – |
| Rent price | €1,108 p/m | €1,131 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lots of students and elderly people, kind of an in-between community. The waste disposal site is always dirty and stinks. Sometimes it just doesn't work at all!
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, easily accessible by public transport and bike, a bit more difficult by car. Safe, tidy and good amenities in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €471,000 | €431,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,620 | – |
| Rent price | €1,137 p/m | €1,047 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 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 | €407,185 | €349,202 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,650 | – |
| Rent price | €1,135 p/m | €1,126 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
Zwitserswaltje 4B-3, Leeuwarden
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