Wolmaransstraat
Transvaalbuurt, Leiden
AreaA rental on Wolmaransstraat
This rental home on Wolmaransstraat sits in the Transvaalbuurt, a neighbourhood with a lively, mixed character in Leiden. This 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 €953 per month, the rent is in line with the single other rental currently available in the area, and it sits among the rental homes in Leiden.
The Transvaalbuurt
Based on two reviews, residents give the Transvaalbuurt an average score of 7.57. One resident describes it as "a typical student neighbourhood," noting that "the neighbourhood is quite simple along a road, and there are often students outside in the evenings." Another calls it "a cosy good neighbourhood," saying "it is a safe neighbourhood with nice people, I have never had any bad experiences." The area has a strong student presence, with many one-person households and a younger age profile. For more context, see the Transvaalbuurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from here. An AH to go and an Aldi are just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging is a five-minute walk, while De Morskring is a ten-minute walk. A GP practice and a large supermarket are also within easy reach, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Leiden.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is listed through Homey Housing and via Pararius, so it is available through several channels. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Wolmaransstraat, Leiden
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Homey Housing has published only the street and price for this rental.
Is €953 a fair rent for this area?
The rent of €953 matches the average and median rent of €946 for the one other rental currently available in the Transvaalbuurt. That works out at €26.28 per square metre, based on an average floor area of 36 m² for rentals in the neighbourhood. The price is in line with what is being asked locally.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe the Transvaalbuurt as a typical student neighbourhood, with students often outside in the evenings. One resident notes it is reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed, while another says it is safe with nice people and no major burglaries, though bikes are sometimes stolen and it can be a bit dirty. The average resident score is 7.57 out of 10.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km from the street, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it practical for commuting or for getting into the centre of Leiden without needing a car.
What shops and schools are nearby?
An AH to go and an Aldi are both about 433 metres away, with a Jumbo at 442 metres. For primary education, the Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging is 503 metres away and De Morskring is 798 metres away. A GP practice is 0.6 km away and a large supermarket is 0.7 km away.
What is the property type and size?
The agent has not provided these details, so it is not possible to say whether this is a studio, flat or other type of home, or how large it is.
