Formosastraat 12
De Kooi, Leiden
AreaA compact studio on Formosastraat
This studio on Formosastraat in Leiden is a compact home in a lively part of the city. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €315,000, the asking price is 18% below the neighbourhood average, which is keen compared to other studios in Leiden.
The De Kooi neighbourhood
De Kooi is a dense urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war housing and modern flats. Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings. 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." Another resident 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." The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a young population. For more context, see the De Kooi neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Primary schools De Springplank and De Singel are both within a five-minute walk, and secondary school Marecollege is also close by. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. For broader amenities, the municipality of Leiden offers a wide range of shops, culture and transport links.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including What's Next. The agent has not published an energy label for this property.
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About Formosastraat 12, Leiden
Is €315,000 a fair price for this studio?
The asking price of €315,000 is 18% below the average asking price in De Kooi (€386,435). However, the floor area of 42 m² is 42% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 73 m². So the price per square metre is relatively high, but the total price is below the median of €355,000. Whether it is fair depends on your priorities: you pay less overall but for a compact space.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
What are the neighbours like?
Based on two reviews, opinions vary. One resident reports issues with drug-related activity and litter, while another describes it as a normal neighbourhood with some weekend disturbances in the park. Contact with neighbours can be hit or miss, as one reviewer noted less close contact than in their childhood.
What schools are nearby?
Primary schools De Springplank (372 m) and De Singel (482 m) are within a short walk. Secondary school Marecollege (517 m) is also close. Several other primary schools are within a kilometre.
How safe is De Kooi?
The neighbourhood recorded 244 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. One resident specifically mentions a lack of police control and drug dealing under the bridge. Another notes drunk people in the park at weekends. It is worth being aware of these issues.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
What's Next has published only the street and price on several platforms.
