Huizum-Bornia, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Sierksmastraat sits in a quiet residential pocket of Huizum-Bornia, a stone's throw from the green Potmargezone. With 105 m² of living space spread over two floors and a 114 m² plot, it offers a practical layout for a couple or small family. The energy label B means heating costs are manageable. At €1,390 per month, the price is exactly in line with the average for terraced houses in Leeuwarden.
Huizum-Bornia is a well-established neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and 1980s housing, wide streets and plenty of trees. Around 1,250 people live here, many in single-person households (355) but also a fair number of families with children (145). The area feels calm and residential, with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "It's quiet but not dead, you know your neighbours and there's a nice local shop." Another notes: "The park is a five-minute walk and the city centre is a ten-minute cycle." The neighbourhood Huizum-Bornia has a low crime rate (72 incidents total) and a high density of amenities.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There's also an AH to go near the station and an Aldi within a ten-minute walk. School runs are easy: IKC Johan Willem Friso (primary) is a couple of streets away, and several secondary schools, Aeres VMBO, CSG Comenius and the Christian Gymnasium, are all within a five-minute walk. The municipality Leeuwarden has a strong network of cycle paths, so most daily errands are done on two wheels.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Scheenstra Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
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Sierksmastraat 5, Leeuwarden
Data from Huizum-Bornia
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31 within 5 km
54 within 5 km
About Sierksmastraat 5, Leeuwarden
Yes, the asking price of €1,390 per month is exactly the average for rental terraced houses in Huizum-Bornia. With 105 m², that works out at €13.24 per m², which is typical for the area. Given the energy label B and the quiet location, it's a fair market price.
Huizum-Bornia is a leafy, residential area with a mix of housing types. It's quiet but well-connected: the city centre is a ten-minute cycle, and there are parks, schools and shops within walking distance. The population is diverse, with many singles and families, and the crime rate is low.
Leeuwarden station is 1.1 km away, about a 13-minute walk or a 4-minute cycle. From there you can reach Groningen, Zwolle and other cities directly.
There are several schools within a short walk. IKC Johan Willem Friso (primary) is 446 m away. For secondary education, Aeres VMBO (311 m), CSG Comenius (506 m) and the Christian Gymnasium (527 m) are all close by.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot is 114 m², but whether that includes a private garden is not stated.
The home has energy label B, which means it is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs, though not as low as a modern A-label home. The exact consumption will depend on your usage.
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