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De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Lage Rijndijk sits in a historic building from 1890, right by the water in Leiden-Noord. At 41 m² it's compact, but the high ceilings and large windows give it a surprisingly airy feel. The asking price of €239,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, partly because the home is smaller than most in De Kooi. For context, studios in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
De Kooi is a dense urban area with a very high address density (4,344 per km²). It's a young neighbourhood: the largest age group is 25-45, and many households are single-person. Reviews are mixed. One resident says: "Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around..." 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." The neighbourhood De Kooi has its challenges, but also benefits like shops and schools nearby.
For groceries, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Primary school De Springplank is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Marecollege is also within walking distance. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just a couple of streets away. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city with all amenities close by.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Stay Vastgoed, Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Lage Rijndijk 53B, Leiden
Satisfactory · 2 residents
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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About Lage Rijndijk 53B, Leiden
The asking price is 38% below the average asking price in De Kooi (€386,542), but the studio is also 46% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 76 m². Given the compact size and the energy label D, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small studio in this area.
The energy label is D. That means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs will be moderate to high. In De Kooi, 44% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. That's a bit far for a daily commute on foot, but cycling is easy in Leiden.
Residents report mixed experiences. One review mentions drug dealing and use under the bridge, and a lack of police control. Another says it's a normal neighbourhood but with some nuisance from drunk people in the park. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 244, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size.
Yes, Hoogvliet is 473 m away and Albert Heijn is 513 m, both within a five-minute walk. Primary school De Springplank is 471 m away, and secondary school Marecollege is 611 m away. So daily errands and school runs are easily done on foot.
This is a studio, meaning it's a single open-plan living/sleeping space with a separate kitchen and bathroom. The exact layout is not detailed in the listing, but at 41 m² it's a compact, efficient home.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Kooi
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