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De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1934 terraced house on Ambonstraat sits in the heart of De Kooi, a neighbourhood that feels both urban and lived-in. With 86 m² of living space and a 90 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home. The energy label G means heating costs will be significant, something to factor in. At €395,000, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €386,542, but given the scarcity of homes for sale (just 24 at the time of writing), it reflects the market. For context, terraced houses in Leiden typically command a premium.
De Kooi is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 6,300 residents and a very high address density (4,344 per km²). It's a young area, nearly half the population is under 45, and mostly consists of flats (only 36% are single-family homes). Reviews are mixed. One resident says: "Unfortunately I live here! Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around..." Another calls it "normal" 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." Both mention the convenience of shops at Kooiplein and nearby schools. Based on two reviews, the average score is 6.57 out of 10. For more context, see neighbourhood De Kooi.
For your morning bread run, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: De Springplank, De Singel, and De Viersprong. Secondary education is also close, Marecollege is just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a five-minute walk, and a GP, library, and restaurant are all within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, but the train station is a 2.8 km walk, so you'll likely rely on a bike or bus for longer trips.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars. The listing includes a house number, floor area, year of construction, and energy label, so the details above are complete.
Details of this home
Ambonstraat 11B, 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 Ambonstraat 11B, Leiden
The asking price of €395,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €386,542 and the median of €352,000. However, with only 24 homes for sale in De Kooi and an average selling price of €391,199 for recently sold properties, the market is tight. The price per m² (€4,593) is below the neighbourhood average of €5,330, which partly offsets the higher total price given the 86 m² floor area.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, indicating poor energy efficiency. The home was built in 1934 and likely lacks modern insulation. You can expect high heating costs, especially in winter. In the neighbourhood, 44% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but it's worth budgeting for higher energy bills.
The neighbourhood recorded 244 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size. Resident reviews mention drug dealing, drug use, and nuisance from drunk people in the park. However, one resident also describes it as a "normal" neighbourhood. The police presence is a concern for some, so it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for the area.
There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: De Springplank (224 m), De Singel (331 m), and De Viersprong (331 m). For secondary education, Marecollege is just 328 m away. The neighbourhood also has a library and a children's daycare centre within walking distance.
Leiden Centraal station is 2.8 km from the home, which is about a 35-minute walk or a 10-minute bike ride.
The home has a 90 m² plot, but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden, terrace, or other outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Kooi
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