Professorenwijk-Oost, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1958 apartment on Burggravenlaan sits in a quiet, leafy part of the city. At 79 m² with an energy label D, it's a solid, no-fuss home. The asking price of €375,000 matches the median for the neighbourhood, so it's in line with the market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €5,053, and this home works out at about €4,747 per m², slightly below average. If you're looking at apartments in Leiden, this one is fairly priced.
Professorenwijk-Oost is a well-established neighbourhood with a mix of ages, many residents are between 45 and 65, but there's also a good number of young adults and families. It's a very urban area (the address density is high), yet there's a park just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, though no resident reviews are available to give a personal take. Most homes here were built between 1945 and 1970, and the majority are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood Professorenwijk-Oost is known for its quiet streets and proximity to the city centre.
Your daily routine is well covered here. For groceries, Dekamarkt and PLUS are both just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, Lorentzschool is literally on your doorstep, and Basisschool St. Joseph is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a rich cultural scene, with a restaurant and a library both within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Oudshoorn makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Burggravenlaan 196, Leiden
Data from Professorenwijk-Oost
Data from Professorenwijk-Oost
40 within 5 km
85 within 5 km
About Burggravenlaan 196, Leiden
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median price in Professorenwijk-Oost is also €375,000, and the average price per m² is €5,053. This home works out at about €4,747 per m², which is slightly below the neighbourhood average. Given the size and location, it's a reasonable asking price.
The energy label is D. This is a common label for homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-of-the-line. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could bring the label up.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short bike ride. That makes commuting to other cities quite convenient.
There are several schools within walking distance. Lorentzschool (primary) is just 47 metres away, and Basisschool St. Joseph is 326 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 489 metres, and Bonaventura Agora is 656 metres.
The neighbourhood recorded 56 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively low for a city centre area. It's a quiet, residential part of Leiden with a mix of families and older residents.
Dekamarkt and PLUS are both about 700 metres away, and Hoogvliet is 863 metres. That's a 5-10 minute walk, so daily shopping is easy.
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