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De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Sumatrastraat in Leiden's De Kooi neighbourhood has a generous 157 m² of living space and a 110 m² plot. Built in 1939, it has an energy label D. At €689,500, it is the most expensive of the 24 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, with a price 78% above the local average, reflecting its size and type. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
De Kooi is a densely urban area (address density 4,344 per km²) with a mix of residents. Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed. One resident says: 'Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around... the housing association doesn't want to understand!... Leiden Noord is in decline!' Another describes it as '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.' The area has many single-person households and a relatively young population. For more on the area, see the De Kooi neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For schools, Marecollege (secondary) is on your doorstep, and primary schools De Springplank and De Singel are a couple of streets away. A park or public garden is just around the corner, and a GP practice is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2.8 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM.
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At €689,500, this is the most expensive home currently for sale in De Kooi, and 78% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €386,542. However, it is also an end-of-terrace house with 157 m² of floor area, 107% larger than the neighbourhood average of 76 m². So the price reflects its size and type, not just the location.
The energy label is D. That is a middling rating, not very efficient, but not the worst. In De Kooi, 44% of homes have a label D or lower, and 40% have label C. So this home is in line with much of the neighbourhood. You can expect moderate heating costs, but nothing extreme.
De Kooi is a densely populated urban area with a young population and many single-person households. Resident reviews are mixed: some mention issues with drug use and litter, while others find it a normal, pleasant neighbourhood. There are shops at Kooiplein, a library, and schools nearby. The park is just around the corner.
Marecollege, a secondary school, is just 137 metres away, on your doorstep. Primary schools De Springplank (198 m) and De Singel (233 m) are also very close. So if you have school-age children, the walk to school is short.
Leiden's main train station is 2.8 km from the house. That is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The plot is 110 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden, terrace, or other outdoor space. You would need to check the property details or view the house to see what is there.
With 157 m² of floor area, it is a spacious home, but the exact layout and number of rooms are not provided.
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 | €424,865 | €392,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,699 | – |
| Rent price | €1,610 p/m | €1,995 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 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 | €509,170 | €483,774 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,056 | – |
| Rent price | €1,862 p/m | €1,942 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 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 | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,941 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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