De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €540 per month, the rent is 58% below the neighbourhood average of €1,292, a keen price compared to other rental homes in Leiden.
De Kooi is a densely built urban neighbourhood with over 6,300 residents, mostly in flats. It scores a 6.57 out of 10 from two reviews. One resident says: "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!" 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, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief." For more context, see the De Kooi neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner. Primary schools De Springplank and De Singel are a five-minute walk away, and secondary school Marecollege is also within walking distance. The neighbourhood has a library and a park within a couple of streets 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 Direct Wonen and Stay Vastgoed. The agent has not published full property details.
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About Decimastraat, Leiden
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on several channels.
The rent is 58% below the neighbourhood average of €1,292, which is a keen price. However, without knowing the floor area or property type, it is hard to compare directly with other rentals. Homes in De Kooi are typically rented out within 19 days, indicating a fast market.
De Kooi is a densely populated urban area with mostly flats. Residents have mixed views: one reports issues with drug dealing and litter, while another finds it a normal neighbourhood with some weekend disturbances. The area has shops at Kooiplein, a library, and schools nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away from the street.
Hoogvliet is 445 metres away and Albert Heijn is 463 metres away, both within a short walk. Other options include Dekamarkt at 987 metres and Dirk at 1.2 km.
Primary schools De Springplank (467 m), De Singel (574 m) and De Viersprong (574 m) are all within walking distance. Secondary school Marecollege is 622 metres away.
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".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
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 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,940 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
Decimastraat, Leiden
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