Sonnenborgh, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Händelstraat sits in a quiet part of Leeuwarden, with a homely atmosphere that comes from its 1933 build. The 73 m² floor area is compact but well laid out, and the 83 m² plot gives a small outdoor space. At €239,500, the asking price is below the neighbourhood average of €270,208, making it a keen option compared to other terraced houses in Leeuwarden.
The Sonnenborgh neighbourhood gets a 7.32 out of 10 from two reviews. One resident calls it "pleasant" and "quiet", with considerate neighbours. Another describes it as "child-friendly during the day, unsafe for everyone in the evening", mentioning litter, loitering youths and fires near apartment blocks. The area has a mix of households: many singles and some families, with average incomes. The urban feel is strong, with an address density of 2,901 per km².
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Lidl, Poiesz and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Three primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Talentencampus Eigen Wijs SBO, Talentencampus Eigen Wijs Regulier and Basisschool Sint Thomas. Secondary schools are about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2.5 km away, so you'd cycle or take a bus. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers plenty of amenities nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Duinstra Melis Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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The asking price of €239,500 is below the average sale price in Sonnenborgh (€270,208) and the median (€274,000). Terraced houses in this neighbourhood typically sell for around €2,932 per m², while this home works out at about €3,281 per m². Given the smaller floor area (73 m² vs a neighbourhood average of 97 m²), the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact home in this area.
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale: it's not the most efficient, but it's not the least either. You can expect reasonable energy costs, though the exact amount depends on your usage and the heating system.
Sonnenborgh scores 7.32 out of 10 from two reviews. One resident describes it as a pleasant, quiet neighbourhood where people are considerate. Another notes that while it used to be safe, there are now issues with litter, loitering youths and fires near apartment blocks, making it feel less safe in the evening. The area is urban, with a high address density.
There are several primary schools within a short walk: Talentencampus Eigen Wijs SBO (246 m), Talentencampus Eigen Wijs Regulier (272 m), Basisschool Sint Thomas (308 m) and IKC Albertine Agnes (372 m). Secondary schools are about 1.3 km away, so a ten-minute walk or short cycle.
The train station is 2.5 km from the home, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
The plot is 83 m², but the listing does not mention a garden.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
A few years ago, the neighbourhood was a pleasant and safe environment. Now rubbish bags are thrown next to the containers, causing a lot of nuisance from seagulls. There are also loitering youths who cause a lot of trouble in the area. The playground becomes a hangout in the evening and is left dirty, no longer child-friendly for children to play in the next day. Fires are also set near the apartment buildings, and shouting etc. is left behind, but there is no evidence of anything further.
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, quiet neighbourhood. People are considerate of each other.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €271,042 | €276,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,987 | – |
| Rent price | €930 p/m | €930 p/m |
How residents experience their district
Everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden.
Auto-translated to English by AIA few years ago, the neighbourhood was a pleasant and safe environment. Now rubbish bags are thrown next to the containers, causing a lot of nuisance from seagulls. There are also loitering youths who cause a lot of trouble in the area. The playground becomes a hangout in the evening and is left dirty, no longer child-friendly for children to play in the next day. Fires are also set near the apartment buildings, and shouting etc. is left behind, but there is no evidence of anything further.
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Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, quiet neighbourhood. People are considerate of each other.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of group formation, gossip. And if you don't fit in, you become the target of gossip, exclusion and bullying by adults!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €288,000 | €268,625 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,011 | – |
| Rent price | €1,423 p/m | €1,491 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 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 | €407,190 | €347,902 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,659 | – |
| Rent price | €1,110 p/m | €1,109 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
Händelstraat 31, Leeuwarden
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