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De Kooi, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1925 terrace house on Voorstraat sits in the heart of De Kooi, a neighbourhood with a lively mix of people and a strong urban feel. With 78 m² of living space and a small garden plot, it's a compact home that fits the area's character. The asking price of €425,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €386,542, but it reflects the home's solid energy label C and its location in a sought-after part of town. For more context, see terraced houses in Leiden.
De Kooi is a dense, urban area with over 6,300 residents and a very high address density of 4,344 per km². It's a place of contrasts, as two residents describe. 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 calls it 'a normal neighbourhood like you usually know', though noting 'a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief.' Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.57 out of 10. For a deeper look, visit neighbourhood De Kooi.
For your daily shopping, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including De Springplank and De Singel, while Marecollege for secondary education is also close by. The neighbourhood has a park or garden within a couple of streets away, and a library and GP practice are both a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see municipality Leiden.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Voorschoten B.V., Pararius, and Funda.
Details of this home
Voorstraat 43, 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 Voorstraat 43, Leiden
The asking price of €425,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €386,542 and the median of €352,000. However, it's a terrace house in a city where such homes are scarce, and the energy label C is decent for a 1925 property. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the location and the home's original features.
De Kooi is a very urban area with a high density of addresses and a mix of residents. Reviews are mixed: one resident mentions issues with drug use and litter, while another calls it a normal neighbourhood with some weekend disturbances. It's a lively area with shops, schools, and a park nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, such as De Springplank (440 m) and De Singel (541 m). For secondary education, Marecollege is about 505 m away. The neighbourhood also has a secondary special school, P.C. Hooftcollege VSO, within walking distance.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house built in 1925. It means the property has some insulation but may still have higher heating costs compared to modern homes. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label C, while 44% have a lower rating.
Currently, there are 24 homes for sale in De Kooi, with an average price of €386,542 and an average size of 76 m². This terrace house is slightly above average in price and size, reflecting its specific features.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Kooi
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