De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Floresstraat sits in the lively De Kooi neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the city centre. With 78 m² of living space over three floors, it feels spacious for a pre-war home. The energy label B means it's reasonably efficient. At €2,295 per month, the rent is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €790, but then this home is 117% larger than the typical rental in the area. For context, terraced houses in Leiden give an idea of what's available.
De Kooi is a dense urban area with over 6,300 residents, mostly young adults and singles. Two residents have shared their views. One says: "Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around... the housing association doesn't want to understand!" 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 page has more details.
For your morning bread, 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, perfect for a quick breather. The municipality Leiden page covers the wider area.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Finke makelaars, Funda and Pararius, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Floresstraat 23, 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 Floresstraat 23, Leiden
The rent is well above the neighbourhood average of €790, but this home is also much larger than the typical rental in De Kooi (78 m² vs 36 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €29, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €24 per m². So you're paying a premium for the extra space and the energy-efficient label B.
De Kooi is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of ages, but skews towards young adults aged 25-45. Residents have mixed feelings: one mentions issues with drug use and litter, while another calls it a normal neighbourhood with some weekend disturbances in the park. There are shops at Kooiplein and a library nearby.
Leiden's main train station is about 2.8 km away, which is a 10-15 minute cycle or a short bus ride.
Primary schools within walking distance include De Springplank (425 m), De Singel (536 m), and De Viersprong (536 m). For secondary education, Marecollege is about 565 m away.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot is 57 m², but that doesn't necessarily mean there is a garden, it could include the footprint of the house.
Rental properties in De Kooi are typically let within 20 days on average, which suggests a fairly active market. This home has been listed through multiple channels, so it's worth acting promptly if you're interested.
3 homes in the neighbourhood De Kooi
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