De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Lage Rijndijk sits in a lively part of Leiden, with a generous 173 m² of living space spread over three floors. The 1925 facade hides a home that has been well maintained, with an energy label C. At €689,000, the asking price is 78% above the neighbourhood average of €386,435, but that reflects the size, the floor area is 137% larger than the typical 73 m² in De Kooi. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely, and this one is on the high side.
De Kooi is a dense urban area with a mix of pre-war housing and modern flats. Around 36% of homes are single-family, and only 21% are owner-occupied, so this house stands out. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, with an address density of 4,344 per km². Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed. One resident says: 'Too little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around...' 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.' For more context, see the De Kooi neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For schools, De Springplank primary school is a couple of streets away, and Marecollege secondary school is also within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a library and a park within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable. For a broader view of the area, check the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Voorburg.
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The asking price is 78% above the neighbourhood average of €386,435, but this house is also 137% larger than the typical 73 m² in De Kooi. The price per square metre works out at about €3,983, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,866 per m². So while the total price is high, the size makes it relatively good value per square metre.
De Kooi is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and modern housing. It has a high address density and a young population, with many residents aged 25-45. Reviews are mixed: some residents mention issues with drug use and litter, while others find it a normal, pleasant area. The neighbourhood has good amenities, including shops at Kooiplein and several schools.
The train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle ride. The neighbourhood is well connected, with bus stops nearby.
There are several schools within walking distance. De Springplank primary school is 533 m away, and Marecollege secondary school is 605 m away. Other primary schools include De Singel and De Viersprong, both about 637 m away.
Hoogvliet is just 600 m away, and Albert Heijn is 688 m away, both within a five-minute walk. There is also a SPAR at 1 km and another Albert Heijn at 1.1 km.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age. In the neighbourhood, 44% of homes have label C, while 36% have a lower label. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs.
The plot is 156 m², which is a good size for a terraced house in this area. The house itself has 173 m² of living space over three floors.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size of 156 m² suggests there is outdoor space.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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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| Sale price | €424,865 | €392,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,699 | – |
| Rent price | €1,610 p/m | €1,995 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIToo 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.
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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..
Auto-translated to English by AISuper good neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €509,170 | €483,774 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,056 | – |
| Rent price | €1,862 p/m | €1,942 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
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Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,941 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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