Molenpad, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Bote van Bolswertstraat in Leeuwarden is a compact home in a lively part of the city. With 43 m² of living space, it's a practical base for someone who wants to live centrally. The rent of €571 is well below the average for the area, which makes it a keenly priced option. For more context, you can compare it with other studios in Leeuwarden.
Molenpad is a neighbourhood with a mix of residents, and the one review available gives it a 7.13 out of 10. One resident says: "A decent neighbourhood but sometimes unsafe. We have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood." It's a busy area with many young people, and most households are single-person. This is the Molenpad neighbourhood as it is today.
For daily errands, you have several supermarkets just around the corner: Lidl, Jumbo, and Poiesz. Schools are also close by, with IKC de Kinderkoepel and IKC Aventurijn for primary education, and CSG Comenius for secondary. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city centre is within easy reach. This is all part of the municipality of Leeuwarden.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Bote van Bolswertstraat 20, Leeuwarden
The rent of €571 is significantly below the average for rentals in the Molenpad neighbourhood, which stands at €1,170. This makes it a keenly priced option, especially for a studio of 43 m². However, the home is social housing, which may affect eligibility.
The energy label is E. This is an official registration, and it indicates the energy performance of the home. A label E is not the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
The train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or exploring the region by train.
There are several supermarkets within a short walk: Lidl at 363 m, Jumbo at 398 m, Poiesz at 440 m, and Aldi at 492 m. For organic options, Ekoplaza is at 542 m. This makes daily shopping very convenient.
For primary education, IKC de Kinderkoepel is at 158 m and IKC Aventurijn at 570 m. For secondary education, CSG Comenius Mariënburg is at 613 m and Stedelijk Gymnasium at 880 m. This is a good range of options for families.
Rentals in the Molenpad neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 13 days. This suggests a relatively active rental market, so it might be a good idea to act quickly if you're interested.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
We 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €448,455 | €349,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,977 | – |
| Rent price | €1,170 p/m | €1,220 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €416,319 | €267,948 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,788 | – |
| Rent price | €1,111 p/m | €1,131 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
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 AIEveryone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have lived in Weidum since 1972. A bullseye, we can say. Our neighbourhood, Sânpaad, is fantastic. Young and old join in when something is organised. Many of our own young people stay living here. An enormous amount is organised, namely: kaatsen, cards, billiards (4 tables), folk dancing, badminton, fair, Christmas ball, 55+ party, etc. etc. It is a great pity that no building is allowed. We hope to be able to stay here for years to come. Weidum "boppe".
Auto-translated to English by AIAntisocial people in the neighbourhood. Very unsafe.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €433,764 | €351,136 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,627 | – |
| Rent price | €1,165 p/m | €1,156 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
Bote van Bolswertstraat 20, Leeuwarden
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