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De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 terraced house on Soembastraat in Leiden-Noord has a floor area of 81 m² and a 78 m² plot. With an energy label C, it's reasonably efficient for its age. The asking price of €439,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €386,542, but it's a classic Leiden house in a lively part of town. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price and condition.
De Kooi is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and newer housing. 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..." while another calls it "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 area has a high proportion of single-person households and a young population, with many residents aged 25 to 45. For more on the area, see the De Kooi neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, Hoogvliet is just around the corner on Kooiplein, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within a short walk, including De Springplank and De Singel, both a couple of streets away. Secondary school Marecollege is on your doorstep. The neighbourhood also has a library and a park within a few minutes' walk. For broader context, the municipality of Leiden offers a range of amenities and transport links.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Makelaarsgilde REMAX.
Details of this home
Soembastraat 66, 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 Soembastraat 66, Leiden
The asking price of €439,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €386,542 and the median of €352,000. However, it's a terraced house with a garden plot, which is less common in De Kooi where only 36% of homes are single-family. The price per m² works out at about €5,420, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,330. So it's on the high side, but not out of line for a well-located pre-war house.
De Kooi is a densely populated urban area with a young demographic. Residents have mixed views: some appreciate the convenience of shops and schools, while others mention issues with anti-social behaviour and litter. The neighbourhood has a high crime rate (244 total offences) and a low homeownership rate (21%), which may affect the feel of the area. It's a lively, diverse neighbourhood with both positives and challenges.
Leiden Centraal station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bus ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. Marecollege secondary school is just 216 m away, and primary schools De Springplank (290 m), De Singel (326 m), and De Viersprong (326 m) are all close by. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
Hoogvliet is 425 m away, just around the corner on Kooiplein, and Albert Heijn is 561 m away, a five-minute walk. There are also Dirk and Lidl within about 1.2 km. So daily groceries are easily accessible on foot.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label C, while 44% have D or lower, so this house is in the middle range.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Kooi
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