Homes for sale in Bloemenbuurt, Leeuwarden
View the current supply of homes for sale in Bloemenbuurt and discover what this Leeuwarden neighbourhood has to offer for buyers.
House prices and market figures for Bloemenbuurt, Leeuwarden
Bloemenbuurt is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: 62% of the housing stock consists of rental properties, the majority of which are owned by a housing association. Only 38% of the approximately 810 homes are owner-occupied. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Bloemenbuurt limited, which is reflected in the transaction figures: in the past twelve months, 9 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €288,611. Prices ranged from €189,000 to €365,000, with an average living area of 113 m². This works out at a price of approximately €2,555 per m². The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €171,000, which is lower than the average for the district Oud-Oost (€175,000) and significantly lower than the municipal average for Leeuwarden (€234,000). The actual selling prices are therefore much higher than the WOZ values suggest, indicating an active market for the homes that do become available. View the current supply and asking prices at the top of this page.
Living in Bloemenbuurt, Leeuwarden
Bloemenbuurt is located in the Oud-Oost district, on the eastern side of Leeuwarden city centre. It is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a mixed character. The buildings largely consist of terraced houses and porch flats from the 1950s and 1960s, with a few newer additions. The streets are named after flowers, which gives the neighbourhood its name, but otherwise the streetscape is more functional than picturesque. There is greenery, but it is scarce: residents give the neighbourhood a 5.7 for green spaces.
What the neighbourhood does have is a good location. Leeuwarden city centre can be reached by bike in about ten minutes. Leeuwarden station, with connections to Groningen, Sneek and Harlingen, is about two kilometres away. Several Arriva bus routes run through or past the neighbourhood, so you can get around easily without a car. Accessibility is therefore its strongest asset: residents give it an 8.0. For daily shopping, you can go to supermarkets in the immediate vicinity, and for a wider range of shops, Leeuwarden city centre is quickly accessible. Schools in the area also score well, with a resident rating of 8.0 for education.
Nevertheless, the picture is not entirely positive. The neighbourhood as a whole receives a 5.9 out of 10 from residents, based on three reviews on the Bloemenbuurt page. Community and amenities score the lowest, at 4.0 and 4.3 respectively. Resident Klaas writes: "This neighbourhood is promoted everywhere, but the truth is less rosy. People often clump together to badmouth other neighbours." A different view comes from Sandor, who gives the neighbourhood a 7.1: "Cosy. People greet each other and have a chat with you, and most people look out for each other." Experiences therefore vary. This is not unique to Bloemenbuurt, but it is something to bear in mind if you want to buy a home here.
Compared to neighbouring communities such as Zeeheldenbuurt and Indische buurt, which are also in Oud-Oost, Bloemenbuurt is slightly smaller in scale and has a higher proportion of social housing. This colours the atmosphere. Zamenhofpark and Oldegalileën are alternatives in the same district with a slightly different profile. If you want to look more broadly, you can also view owner-occupied homes in Oud-Oost as a whole.
Does a home in Bloemenbuurt suit you as a buyer?
Bloemenbuurt mainly attracts young singles and couples: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and more than half of households consist of one person. With an average purchase price of €288,611, the neighbourhood is accessible for first-time buyers with a slightly larger budget, although supply is limited and homes do not come onto the market often. Anyone considering buying an apartment in Bloemenbuurt should expect little choice and possible competition. The average income in the neighbourhood (€25,800) is below the municipal average, which says something about the economic mix of the area. Would you like to explore the rental market first? Then view the rental properties in Bloemenbuurt as an alternative.
What residents say about Bloemenbuurt
The average resident score for Bloemenbuurt is 5.9 out of 10, based on three reviews. Accessibility (8.0) and education (8.0) are the positive outliers. Community (4.0) and amenities (4.3) score the lowest. Resident Klaas describes the change in the neighbourhood as follows: "After living in this neighbourhood for many years, a lot has changed. It used to be a nice place to live." View all reviews and sub-scores on the Bloemenbuurt page.
Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Bloemenbuurt
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Frequently asked questions
What does a home cost in Bloemenbuurt?
In the past twelve months, 9 homes were sold in Bloemenbuurt, with an average purchase price of €288,611. Prices ranged from €189,000 to €365,000. With an average living area of 113 m², this amounts to approximately €2,555 per m².
What is the WOZ value in Bloemenbuurt?
The average WOZ value in Bloemenbuurt is €171,000. That is slightly below the district average of Oud-Oost (€175,000) and much lower than the municipal average of Leeuwarden (€234,000). However, actual selling prices are significantly higher than the WOZ values, indicating that the market is active when a home becomes available.
What is living in Bloemenbuurt like?
Living in Bloemenbuurt means an urban, compact environment with a mixed character. The neighbourhood scores well on accessibility (8.0) and education (8.0), but less on community (4.0) and amenities (4.3). The overall resident score is 5.9 out of 10. Experiences of residents vary: some appreciate the social atmosphere, while others note divisions among neighbours.
Is Bloemenbuurt suitable for first-time buyers?
Bloemenbuurt can be interesting for first-time buyers with a budget around €200,000 to €290,000, although supply is limited. The largest age group in the neighbourhood is 25 to 45 years old, and more than half of households consist of single people. So it is a neighbourhood that already attracts many younger residents, although there are also drawbacks such as a relatively low average income level and a low community score.
How is the accessibility of Bloemenbuurt?
Accessibility is one of the neighbourhood's strongest points: residents give it an 8.0. The centre of Leeuwarden can be reached by bicycle in about ten minutes. Leeuwarden Station, with connections to Groningen, Sneek and Harlingen, is about two kilometres away. Several bus lines from Arriva run through or past the neighbourhood.
What types of homes are for sale in Bloemenbuurt?
The housing stock in Bloemenbuurt consists mainly of terraced houses and porch flats, primarily built in the 1950s and 1960s. The share of owner-occupied homes is limited (38% of the stock), and relatively few homes come onto the market. The average living area of sold homes in the past twelve months was 113 m².
How is safety in Bloemenbuurt?
Residents rate safety in Bloemenbuurt a 6.0 out of 10. That is an average score, but some residents note social tensions in the neighbourhood. Resident Klaas writes about divisions among neighbours and neighbour disputes on the street. It is advisable to also explore the immediate surroundings and the atmosphere on the street during a viewing.
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 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 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 AICosy. People greet each other and have a chat with you, and most people look out for each other.
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