Homes for sale in Oud-Oost, Leeuwarden
View the current supply of homes for sale in Oud-Oost, Leeuwarden. Compare prices, check neighbourhood scores and read what residents think of the area.
What does a home cost in Oud-Oost, Leeuwarden?
The owner-occupied market in Oud-Oost is accessible compared to many other neighbourhoods in Leeuwarden. The average WOZ value is €175,000, well below the municipal average of €234,000. That sounds attractive, but actual transaction prices are higher: in the past year, 97 homes changed hands for an average of €272,129, with a range of €150,000 to €649,500. The difference between WOZ value and sale price shows that bidding is fierce. With an average living area of 103 m², you get relatively many square metres for your money here. Only 36% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the remaining 64% is rental. That means the supply of homes for sale is limited in a neighbourhood with over 7,200 homes. At the top of this page, see how many homes for sale in Oud-Oost are currently available and what the current asking prices are.
Living in Oud-Oost: an honest picture of a neighbourhood with two faces
Oud-Oost is a neighbourhood best described as diverse, in every respect. Residents on Buurtje.nl give the neighbourhood a 6.3 out of 10. That's not a solid pass, and the sub-scores tell the story. Accessibility (7.2) and amenities (7.1) score best. Resident Sarah writes: "Everything is within walking or cycling distance and there are plenty of supermarkets, gyms and schools nearby." Education scores a 7.0, logical given the presence of several primary schools and the proximity of secondary schools on the east side of the city. The community score is notably low at 4.9. Resident Klaas notes that neighbours sometimes cause "division" and that mutual contact is not always pleasant. Fenna confirms this: "We have little contact with the neighbours and other residents."
In terms of amenities, you're well off. Along the Groningerstraatweg and the Cambuursterstraat you'll find various shops, and the Jumbo and Aldi are within walking distance. In the neighbourhood Cambuursterpad and towards the Indische buurt there are small specialist shops and eateries. Cambuurplein offers a gym and daily groceries. Sports fans naturally know the Cambuurstadion, and Rengerspark on the edge of the neighbourhood provides a green escape, although green space scores a 5.4, not particularly high. Accessibility is a plus: bus lines towards Leeuwarden central station run frequently, and you're at the station within ten minutes. The A31 and A32 are quickly reachable via Vrijheidswijk, meaning you can be in Drachten or Heerenveen in half an hour. Resident Sandor appreciates the atmosphere: "People greet each other and chat with you."
Yet honesty is important. The safety score is 6.6 and several residents mention nuisance. Sarah talks about "vagrants and drunk men" who sometimes make it unsafe, and another resident reports problems with litter and drug users. The neighbourhood is in transition, with areas like Welgelegen and de Bloemenbuurt feeling quieter than, for example, the area around Cambuur. Read all resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood data on the Oud-Oost neighbourhood page to form your own clear picture.
Does a home for sale in Oud-Oost suit you?
With an average purchase price of €272,129 and homes from €150,000, Oud-Oost is interesting for first-time buyers who want to buy in Leeuwarden without the budget for the Binnenstad or Vossepark and Helicon. The large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (4,170 residents) and the high proportion of single-person households confirm that picture. If you want to buy an apartment in Oud-Oost, you'll find them mainly in the areas around the Groningerstraatweg. Allow for approximately 2% transfer tax and notary costs of around €1,500. Pay attention to energy costs: the average gas consumption is 960 m³, which indicates reasonably insulated homes, but always check the energy label. Is buying still a step too far? Then also look at rental homes in Oud-Oost as an alternative.
Searching for a home for sale in Oud-Oost via neighbourhood scores and reviews
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with real resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know which neighbourhood you're moving into. Compare Oud-Oost with adjacent neighbourhoods such as Potmargezone or Sonnenborgh en omgeving, or view the broader supply of homes for sale in Leeuwarden. More information about municipal plans for the neighbourhood can be found on the website of the municipality of Leeuwarden.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Oud-Oost, Leeuwarden?
The average purchase price in Oud-Oost over the past year was €272,129, with a range from €150,000 to €649,500. The average living area is 103 m². The WOZ value of €175,000 is well below the Leeuwarden average of €234,000, but actual transaction prices are significantly higher.
What type of home can I buy in Oud-Oost?
In Oud-Oost you will mainly find terraced houses and apartments. Only 36% of the more than 7,200 homes are owner-occupied, so supply is limited. Apartments are mainly along the Groningerstraatweg, while neighbourhoods like Welgelegen and Bloemenbuurt have more single-family homes.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Oud-Oost?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay approximately 2% transfer tax (sometimes exempt for first-time buyers under 35 up to €510,000). Also budget for notary costs of around €1,000 to €1,500 and possibly appraisal fees and mortgage advisory costs. Together, the buyer's costs amount to about 4-6% of the purchase price.
How accessible is Oud-Oost, Leeuwarden?
Oud-Oost scores a 7.2 for accessibility. Several bus lines run frequently to Leeuwarden station, which is about ten minutes away. Via the east side of the city you quickly reach the A31 and A32 towards Drachten, Heerenveen and Groningen.
Is Oud-Oost a suitable neighbourhood to buy a home with children?
There are about 1,300 children under 15 living in Oud-Oost and education scores a 7.0 among residents. There are several primary schools in the district. However, the safety score is 6.6 and residents sometimes report nuisance. The community score of 4.9 is low, indicating limited neighbourhood contact. Visit the district yourself to assess whether the atmosphere suits your family.
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.
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