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Hoek, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Oosterkade sits in the lively Hoek neighbourhood, right in the middle of Leeuwarden's historic centre. With 35 m², it's a compact home that's all about location. The rent of €621 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that's the price for living in the centre. For context, studios in Leeuwarden show a range of options, and this one is priced accordingly.
The Hoek neighbourhood is a mix of students and elderly residents, creating an in-between community. One resident describes it as "Lively, but cosy," though they also mention that the waste disposal site can be dirty and sometimes doesn't work. With 87% single-person households, it's a place where many live alone, and the streets are busy with young people. The urban feel is strong, with a high density of addresses.
For daily groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Poiesz and SPAR are a couple of streets away. Jumbo and Lidl are within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and there are several primary schools nearby, including Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije and IKC de Kinderkoepel. The train station is about 1.4 km away, and the city centre is on your doorstep. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers all the amenities you'd expect from a provincial capital.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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 Oosterkade 61, Leeuwarden
The rent of €621 is above the neighbourhood average of €800 for rentals, but that average includes larger homes. For a studio of 35 m², the price per square metre is about €17.74, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3.06 per m². Given the central location, the rent is in line with what you'd expect for a small home in the centre.
The energy label is D. This is an official registration from EP-Online. A D label is in the middle of the scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza, just 214 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. Poiesz and SPAR are also close, at 363 and 386 metres respectively. Jumbo is 435 metres away, and Lidl is 710 metres. You'll have plenty of options for daily shopping.
There are several schools within a short walk. The Stedelijk Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 527 metres away. For primary education, Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is 566 metres, IKC de Kinderkoepel is 579 metres, and IKC Aventurijn is 622 metres. CSG Comenius, another secondary school, is 613 metres away.
The train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 17-minute walk.
The Hoek neighbourhood has a mix of students and elderly people, as one resident notes. It's lively but cosy, though the waste disposal site can be a problem. With 87% single-person households, it's a place where many live alone. The area is very urban, with a high address density.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Lots of students and elderly people, kind of an in-between community. The waste disposal site is always dirty and stinks. Sometimes it just doesn't work at all!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €319,500 | €299,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,586 | – |
| Rent price | €800 p/m | €800 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €3 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lots of students and elderly people, kind of an in-between community. The waste disposal site is always dirty and stinks. Sometimes it just doesn't work at all!
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, easily accessible by public transport and bike, a bit more difficult by car. Safe, tidy and good amenities in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €471,000 | €431,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,620 | – |
| Rent price | €1,133 p/m | €1,043 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 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 | €407,301 | €348,235 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,649 | – |
| Rent price | €1,138 p/m | €1,128 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
Oosterkade 61, Leeuwarden
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