A room in the heart of Leeuwarden
This listing on Oude Oosterstraat places you right in the middle of Leeuwarden's historic centre. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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 €525 per month, the rent sits 55% below the neighbourhood average of €1,162, which makes it a keen option for a room. For context, rooms in Leeuwarden typically go for around €673.
The De Waag neighbourhood
The De Waag neighbourhood is a compact, lively part of the Binnenstad district. With 1,315 residents, it is a busy urban area where most households are single people, and the age profile skews strongly towards students and young adults. The streets are filled with cafes, shops and historic buildings, giving the area a distinctly central feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the official statistics. It is a place where daily life happens on foot, with everything from groceries to nightlife within easy reach.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, is a five-minute walk, while Stedelijk Gymnasium and CSG Comenius are both within a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The train station is 1.2 km away, so getting out of the city is straightforward. This is a street where the essentials are never far, and the city centre's rhythm is right outside the door. For a wider view of the area, the municipality of Leeuwarden offers plenty beyond the canal ring.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet. The agent has not published full specifications for the property, so the details above reflect the street and neighbourhood rather than the home itself.
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About Oude Oosterstraat, Leeuwarden
Why is there no house number or postcode in this listing?
The listing on Oude Oosterstraat does not state a house number or postcode. This means the exact location within the street is not given, and some neighbourhood figures may differ from the actual home. The agent has not provided these details in the advertisement.
What is the floor area of this room?
The agent has not published this information, so the size of the room is unknown. The price of €525 per month is the only financial detail provided.
What is the energy label of this property?
The agent has not provided this information, so the energy performance of the home is unknown. This is a common omission in room listings on platforms like Kamernet.
How does the rent compare to other rooms in the area?
At €525 per month, this room is priced 55% below the neighbourhood average of €1,162 for rentals in De Waag. The average rent for a room in the area is €673, so this listing is noticeably cheaper. The lowest available rental in the neighbourhood is €635, which is still above this room's price.
What is the neighbourhood like for students?
De Waag is a central neighbourhood in Leeuwarden with a young population: 42% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 38% are between 25 and 45. Most households are single people, and the area is known for its historic streets and lively atmosphere. It is a typical student-friendly part of the city centre.
How far is the train station from this room?
The train station is 1.2 km from the property. That is roughly a fifteen-minute walk through the city centre. The station connects Leeuwarden to the rest of the Netherlands, making this a convenient base for travel.
