Oldegalileën, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Droge Haven brings a touch of old Leeuwarden to life. Built in 1906, it stands out in a neighbourhood where most homes are pre-war. At €234,500, the asking price is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €283,850, making it a keen entry point compared to other detached houses in Leeuwarden.
Oldegalileën is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a strong pre-war character. It's densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages. Residents describe it as cosy but not without its quirks: one says, "Although there are occasionally some vagrants wandering around the neighbourhood or drunk men making it a bit unsafe, it is otherwise a very nice neighbourhood." Another notes, "Strange little neighbourhood, there are often strange people hanging around on the street." Both agree that amenities are close by and neighbours are generally friendly. Based on two reviews, it's a place with real character. For more context, see the Oldegalileën neighbourhood.
Everything you need is within walking distance. A primary school is just around the corner, and a secondary school is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Jumbo is on your doorstep, Aldi and Poiesz are just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a bakery at the end of the street, as one resident mentions. For broader surroundings, check the municipality of Leeuwarden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including van der Wal Makelaars and Van der Wal Makelaars Franeker & Harlingen, e.o..
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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 Droge Haven 2, Leeuwarden
The asking price of €234,500 is 17% below the average asking price in Oldegalileën (€283,850) and also below the average sold price of €247,913. Given that the neighbourhood has a limited number of homes for sale (10), this price is on the keen side compared to the local market.
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale: it is not the most efficient, but also not the least. Expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 27.3% of homes have label A, 27.3% label B, 18.2% label C, and 27.3% label D or lower.
Residents have mixed feelings. One says there are occasionally vagrants or drunk men, but otherwise it's a nice neighbourhood. Another mentions strange people hanging around and groups of chavs at night, but also that most neighbours are friendly. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 96, which is moderate for an urban area.
There are several schools within walking distance. The nearest primary school, IKC Prins Constantijn, is just around the corner (137 m). A secondary school, Stedelijk Gymnasium, is a couple of streets away (534 m). Other primary schools like IKC Aventurijn and Leeuwarder Schoolvereniging are also within a ten-minute walk.
Leeuwarden train station is 2.1 km from the house, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The plot measures 65 m². The listing does not mention a garden, so it is not clear whether there is one. The plot size itself does not guarantee outdoor space.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Although 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 AIStrange little neighbourhood, there are often strange people hanging around on the street. There are always groups of chavs chilling in front of their houses at night. Most neighbours are friendly though. Many amenities nearby, such as primary school, secondary school within walking distance, shopping square, sports club. The other night at around two in the morning I was smoking a cigarette in front of my house, and an old dark-skinned woman asked if I wanted to buy a racing bike (in excellent condition) for ten euros, haha. The streets are extremely narrow and some are genuinely difficult to drive into with a car.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €283,850 | €282,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,890 | – |
| Rent price | €1,104 p/m | €1,104 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 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 | €285,844 | €258,511 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,800 | – |
| Rent price | €1,067 p/m | €1,108 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €12 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 | €407,190 | €347,902 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,659 | – |
| Rent price | €1,110 p/m | €1,109 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
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