Stationskwartier, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Ballonstraat 26 is a new-build from 2023, finished to a high standard. The home is in the Stationskwartier neighbourhood, just a short walk from Leiden's central station. At €775,000, the asking price is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €553,071, which puts it on the high side for the area. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price, but this one is clearly positioned at the premium end.
Stationskwartier is a dense, urban neighbourhood with around 2,700 residents. It's a young area: most households are single-person, and the largest age group is 25 to 45. The neighbourhood has a very high address density, so it feels lively and busy. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures show a mix of old and new housing, about 43% of homes were built after 2010, and 26% before 1945. The Stationskwartier neighbourhood is well-connected and popular with professionals.
For daily groceries, you have an Aldi and a Jumbo just a couple of streets away, and a Dirk is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools nearby: Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk for primary education, and secondary schools like Beroepscollege Leystede and Bonaventura Lyceum are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy. The municipality of Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, from restaurants to parks.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Scoop Makelaardij, Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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The asking price is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €553,071, which makes it one of the more expensive homes in Stationskwartier. However, this is a new-build apartment with an A+ energy label, which commands a premium. The neighbourhood's median price is €472,500, so this home is well above that. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value a modern, energy-efficient home in a central location.
The energy label is A+, which is the highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with low heating costs and a small environmental footprint. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have an A+ label, so this is in line with the newer housing stock. You can expect low energy bills compared to older homes.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes the apartment ideal for commuters, though the neighbourhood is also well-served by buses and cycling routes.
Stationskwartier is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a young population, mostly singles and couples, and a mix of old and new buildings. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, and the station is within walking distance. The area has a lively, city-centre feel.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within a short walk. An Aldi and a Jumbo are just around the corner (about 160-180 m), and a Dirk is about 530 m away. For daily shopping, you won't need to go far.
There are several schools within walking distance. Vrije School Mareland (primary) is about 460 m away, and secondary schools like Beroepscollege Leystede and Bonaventura Lyceum are around 620-640 m. The area is well-served for education.
The home is listed through four channels: Scoop Makelaardij, Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland. This gives you multiple ways to view the listing and contact the agent.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €534,857 | €450,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,726 | – |
| Rent price | €1,498 p/m | €1,389 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €534,857 | €450,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,726 | – |
| Rent price | €1,498 p/m | €1,389 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 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".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
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 | €586,770 | €531,332 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,056 | – |
| Rent price | €1,949 p/m | €1,903 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Ballonstraat 26, Leiden
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