De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Sumatrastraat sits in the De Kooi neighbourhood of Leiden. With 157 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the local average. The rent of €2,950 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,610, reflecting the extra space. For more context, see end-of-terrace houses in Leiden.
De Kooi is a densely populated area with a mix of residents. Based on two reviews, opinions vary. One resident says: "Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around..." Another describes it as "a normal neighbourhood like you usually know" but notes "a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend." The area has a high address density and a young population, with many 25-45 year olds. Learn more about the De Kooi neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For schools, Marecollege (secondary) is on your doorstep, and primary schools De Springplank and De Singel are a couple of streets away. The park is a five-minute walk, and the library is also nearby. See the municipality of Leiden for more on the area.
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The rent is €2,950 for 157 m², which is 83% above the neighbourhood average of €1,610. However, the average home in De Kooi is 93 m², so this house is 69% larger. Given the size, the price is in line with the market, though it is on the high side compared to smaller rentals.
The energy label is D. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label D is in the middle of the scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs. It does not directly indicate the condition of the insulation or heating system.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
Based on two reviews, experiences differ. One resident mentions issues with drug-related activity and litter, while another says it is a normal neighbourhood but with less neighbourly contact than before. The area has a mix of ages, with many young adults and families.
Homes in De Kooi are rented out in an average of 19 days, which indicates a relatively fast market. This house is larger than most, so it may attract interest from those needing extra space.
Marecollege (secondary school) is just 137 m away, and primary schools De Springplank (198 m) and De Singel (233 m) are within a couple of streets. There are also other primary schools nearby.
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 | €429,263 | €410,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,761 | – |
| Rent price | €2,513 p/m | €2,513 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 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 | €504,963 | €458,741 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,031 | – |
| Rent price | €2,096 p/m | €2,086 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 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".
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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 | €582,344 | €526,930 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,074 | – |
| Rent price | €1,971 p/m | €1,926 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
Sumatrastraat 189, Leiden
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