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De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Medusastraat sits in the lively Leiden-Noord area. At 36 m² with energy label C, it's a compact home from 1910. The rent of €867 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €790 for similar homes. For context, studios in Leiden vary widely in price.
De Kooi is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with over 6,300 residents. It's a mix of ages, with many young adults and a fair share of families. Two residents have shared their experiences: one says, "Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around..." while another calls it "a normal neighbourhood like you usually know" but notes "a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend." The neighbourhood De Kooi has a high density of addresses, reflecting its urban character.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner. A couple of streets away you'll find primary schools De Springplank and De Singel, as well as secondary school Marecollege. The municipality Leiden offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Finke Makelaars and also appears on Pararius, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Medusastraat 8B, 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 Medusastraat 8B, Leiden
The rent of €867 is above the neighbourhood average of €790 for rental homes. However, this studio is 36 m², while the average size in the area is also 36 m². The price per m² works out to about €24, which is in line with the local average of €24.08 per m². So while the total rent is higher than average, the price per square metre is typical.
De Kooi is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of ages, with many young adults and some families. Resident reviews are mixed: one describes issues with drug use and litter, while another says it's a normal neighbourhood but notes occasional disturbances in the park. There are shops at Kooiplein and a library nearby.
Leiden's main train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both about 300 metres away, just a few minutes' walk. Other options include another Albert Heijn at 769 metres and Dekamarkt at just over a kilometre.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: De Springplank at 373 metres, De Singel at 469 metres, and De Viersprong at 469 metres. For secondary education, Marecollege is 543 metres away.
Homes in De Kooi are rented relatively quickly, with an average listing time of 20 days. This suggests a fast-moving rental market, so it's worth acting promptly if you're interested.
3 homes in the neighbourhood De Kooi
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