Groenoord, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis bright, energy-efficient apartment on Edisonstraat sits in a lively part of Leiden-Noord. Built in 2016 and boasting an A+ label, it keeps running costs low and comfort high. At €2,350 per month, the rent sits 21% above the neighbourhood average of €1,938, a premium for the modern specs and central location. For context, the average apartments in Leiden in this price bracket tend to be older or less efficient.
Groenoord is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 3,200 residents and a very high address density (4,338 per km²). It's a mix of families and singles, about a third of households have children, and a third are one-person. The area feels young and energetic, with many residents in the 25,45 age bracket. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, well-populated area close to the city's amenities.
Your daily routine is well served here. For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and AH to go, SPAR, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too: the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and Vrije School Mareland (primary) is just as near. The municipality Leiden offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within walking or cycling distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Finke Makelaars and also appears on Pararius, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Edisonstraat 227, Leiden
Data from Groenoord
Data from Groenoord
42 within 5 km
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About Edisonstraat 227, Leiden
The rent is 21% above the Groenoord average of €1,938, but this apartment is newer (2016) and has an A+ energy label, which most rentals in the area lack. The average rent per m² in the neighbourhood is €24.85, so at €28 per m² you pay a premium for the modern build and efficiency.
The energy label is A+, the highest possible. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or similar system. Your heating and electricity bills will be low compared to older homes with labels D or lower.
Leiden Centraal station is 2.1 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Several schools are within walking distance. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (secondary) is 357 m away, Vrije School Mareland (primary) is 388 m, and De Pionier (primary) is 565 m. There are also secondary schools like Het Waterland at 648 m.
Groenoord recorded 151 total crimes in the latest data, which for a dense urban area of over 3,200 residents is moderate. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and young professionals, and the high address density means streets are generally busy and lively.
Dirk is just around the corner at 590 m, and AH to go, SPAR, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are all within 855 m, a ten-minute walk or less. You have plenty of options for daily shopping.
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